Molllust path started in 2011, when Janika Groß united musicians who believed in the vision of their music. Music has always been at the core of Janika´s identity, beginning with classical music in her childhood. In her teen years she became fascinated with the metal universe and she dreamt of something unique combining both styles. But dreams can only come true when you take action and have support! Luckily, she wasn’t alone in this vision. Together with the creative energy of the other musicians, the notes in her head became reality and in December 2011 molllust entered the stage for the first time.
In springtime of 2012 Molllust produced their debut-album “Schuld” with Andy Schmidt of Disillusion at KickTheFlame/Echolux-Studio Leipzig. It was then released on 22.09.2012.
Meanwhile, they wrote four cover versions of pieces from the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach for Leipzig’s 2012 BachSpiele competition. Their performance of this special set won us the first prize and inspired us to release the EP “Bach con fuoco” in march 2013 – the same year in which Janika became the Soprano of HAGGARD! In addition, they were voted M’Era Luna Newcomer 2013 and opened the festival on the main stage.
Their second album “In Deep Waters”, an extended work with choral and orchestral passages, was released in September 2015. In addition, Molllust made acoustic versions of the songs spotlighting our classical musicians and toured afterwards all over Europe together with ORPHANED LAND for 5 weeks to celebrate the release.
From the first album on, their lineup grew from five up to nine members.
Sandrine B., Violin
Lisa H., Cello
Johannes Hank, Bass
Frank Schumacher, Vocals, Guitar
Janika Groß, Vocals, Keyboard
Tommaso Soru, Drums
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