Junker Jorg

Formed in 1999, the Denver based Metal band, Junker Jorgs name is the alias of Martin Luther - the father of the Reformation. After Martin Luther tacked the 95 thesis to the Wittenburg Door on October 31st 1517, there was a great uproar which resulted in changing Christianity forever. Luther was summoned to the "Diet of Worms" to defend his beliefs, after which, the counsel found him a heretic and sentenced him to death. Duke Fredrick hid Luther in the Wartburg Castle, disguised him as a Knight, and gave him the name Junker Jorg.Junker Jorg mixes complex theological concepts, Christian history, and hard music to stir a spiritual awareness in their unique way. Junker Jorg's desire is that their music be an effective tool to help further the Kingdom of God with their "ministry before music" approach.Their debut album, Diet of Worms was released with Cellar Records in 2000. Their 3 song EP Before the Machine, was released on MP3.com in March 2001. Their latest album, Ignite the Machine, was released in March 2002 with YoungSide Records.