Philipp Burger from "Frei.Wild" criticizes discussion culture in Germany

The singer of the rock band "Frei.Wild", Philipp Burger, has criticized the culture of discussion in Germany. "I believe that in today's discussions - especially in Germany - there are people within larger families who no longer talk to each other because they have different opinions," said the Salzburg-born artist at the Leipzig Book Fair on Sunday. However, he said that talking to each other only "brings out the healthy center". "Frei.Wild" are also considered controversial in Germany because of their lyrics.

According to Burger, an unnamed author had spoken out against his appearance at the book fair before the event on Sunday. Numerous people, including many fans, attended his appearance. In his book "Freiheit mit Narben. Mein Weg von rechts nach überall", the singer also talks about his exit from the right-wing scene.

In Italy, the discussion is different, said Burger. There, discussions are louder, but afterwards people pat each other on the back and make up. The artist emphasized that a different opinion "does not make you hostile". It is important to recognize people's many experiences and stories. "That's the beauty of the world, I think - the diversity."

In his life, Burger has been influenced by the Toten Hosen, among others. Music is an outlet for him, says Burger. "Sometimes it has to crack so that you realize what you've missed. When things go wrong, you can box back - in a figurative sense," said the singer. You can also make it "pop" with words.

Born in 1981, Burger grew up in the northern Italian town of Brixen. As a teenager, he was a singer in a right-wing rock band. He founded "Frei.Wild" in 2001. The band's music also made it into the German charts. Burger has also released solo albums in the past. The musician is a trained carpenter.