Zahn

Zahn are a UK ambient, experimental and krautrock trio that works in instrumental noise rock. The group centres on Vince Cory.

Style and sound

Their music focuses on rhythm, texture and repetition, with guitar riffs and grooves arranged into abstract patterns and cyclical structures. The group combines noise rock with sludge, post-punk and avant-garde elements, and its sound is built around hard-hitting drums and instrumental interplay.

Members and background

Zahn are linked with players who have worked in other heavy and experimental projects, including Nic Stockmann, Chris Breuer and Felix Gebhard. Stockmann is associated with Heads. and was formerly in Eisenvater, Breuer is associated with Heads. and was formerly in The Ocean, and Gebhard has performed live with Einstürzende Neubauten.

Influences and context

The group’s sound sits alongside artists such as Metz, The Jesus Lizard, Torche and The Desert Sessions, particularly in its use of heavy riffs, melodic force and a dense, driving rhythm section.