Catholic Guns debut with ‘Anything’ on VUZ Records
Catholic Guns, the new German duo of Martin von Arndt (vocals) and Ralf Jesek (music), has released the three-track single “Anything” via VUZ Records. The release is out as a digital download and as a very limited 3″ CD-R holding the tracks “Anything”, “Some Fatal Touch” and “Downwards”.
Catholic Guns is an electro/new wave project with a political edge as the songs are intended as a statement against right-wing extremism and religious fundamentalism. The material was recorded at m’Attic in Karlsruhe in 2026, the mastering was done by Per-Anders Kurenbach at House Of Wax NRW.
Both musicians are not exactly newbees, Martin von Arndt brings in his background from Printed At Bismarck’s Death, I-M-R and the earlier collaboration Griffin’s Fall, while Ralf Jesek comes from I-M-R, In My Rosary, Derrière Le Miroir, Griffin’s Fall, Mary’s Comic and T-HE.
About Catholic Guns
Catholic Guns is a German electro/new wave duo formed by Martin von Arndt and Ralf Jesek. Von Arndt handles vocals and Jesek plays instruments. The project continues a long working relationship that previously included I-M-R and Griffin’s Fall. The band describes its material as electro wave with a critical edge and presents the songs as a statement against right-wing extremism and religious fundamentalism.
Both musicians are far from newcomers: Martin von Arndt brings experience from Printed At Bismarck’s Death, I-M-R and Griffin’s Fall, while Ralf Jesek’s background includes I-M-R, In My Rosary, Derrière Le Miroir, Griffin’s Fall, Mary’s Comic and T-HE.
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