I’m Bernd Basmer, a German guitarist and songwriter with deep roots in the metal scene. Since the early ’90s, I’ve been writing and recording music, with releases distributed globally through established record labels. I’ve performed live across Europe and the United States, shaping my musical identity on stage and in the studio.
In 2022, I launched JesterTrap—my personal creative project where heavy guitars meet dark synth layers, electronic beats, and cinematic textures. It’s a modern metal hybrid that embraces atmosphere as much as intensity.
My musical journey began at age 18 in local cover bands, before I joined Superior, with whom I recorded four albums and toured internationally. After the band disbanded in 2004, I played in various projects before becoming a member of Red Raven in 2012, releasing two albums to date.
In 2019, I contributed guitar work and songwriting to the German band project Nachtgreif, whose album “Schattenwandler” was released in early 2020.
In 2021, I released my first solo album “MUSIC”—a genre-blending project far beyond metal, reflecting my broader musical interests and my development as a producer.
With JesterTrap, I’m returning to my roots while pushing sonic boundaries—fusing decades of experience into a sound that’s heavy, immersive, and unafraid of experimentation.
