On Tour — July 2026
Ape
Shifter
Heavy instrumental rock from Germany.
Cinematic compositions · Crushing riffs · Fearless creativity
Heavy instrumental rock from Germany.
Cinematic compositions · Crushing riffs · Fearless creativity
Now on tour
presented by
Guitar Magazine
&
Eclipsed Magazine
* as support for Sorry About Your Daughter
2026 — In Progress
Germany — 9 shows — July 17–25
as support for Sorry About Your Daughter · presented by Guitar Magazine & Eclipsed Magazine
2023
Germany · Austria · Switzerland
Support slots: Villagers of Ioannina City · Mörglbl
2019
Germany · Switzerland · Austria · Czech Republic · Slovakia · Netherlands
Support slots: The Skull · White Cowbell · Baron Crane · Loudness
2017
Germany · Austria · Switzerland
Festivals: Zytanien (main stage) · Burg Rock Festival · Support: Jeff Aug solo residency tours
Notable co-bills
Villagers of Ioannina City · Loudness · The Skull · Mörglbl · White Cowbell · Baron Crane
Music
Latest Album
Album · 2023
The latest record from Ape Shifter — eight tracks of instrumental rock that are simultaneously crushing and cinematic, technical and playful. Available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.
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About
Ape Shifter is a heavy instrumental rock trio formed in Germany in 2015. Their sound is driven by crushing riffs, technical precision, and fearless creativity — blending heavy rock with elements of jazz, ‘70s rock, and experimental influences, always pushing well beyond genre boundaries.
Frontman Jeff Aug is a Maryland-born, Germany-based guitarist with a remarkable solo career behind him — including a Guinness World Record for the most concerts performed in different countries in 24 hours (set twice). Before forming Ape Shifter, he toured and performed alongside legends including Allan Holdsworth, Soft Machine, Albert Lee, Jawbox, Shudder To Think, and Bodycount.
On stage, Ape Shifter delivers cinematic compositions that unfold like narratives — undeniably heavy, but with a sense of playfulness that keeps audiences locked in every step of the way. They have shared stages with Villagers of Ioannina City, Loudness, The Skull, Mörglbl, and White Cowbell, and headlined the main stage at Zytanien Festival.
Four European tours across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Netherlands — and they’re just getting started.
The Band
Jeff Aug
Lead-ape / Guitars
Florian Walter
Bass
Kurty Münch
Drums
Press
For press inquiries, review copies, or interview requests, get in touch.
Press contact →“Fast, riveting, head banging, and blistering metallic crunches that come at you in a nanosecond — this album is Ape Shifter’s answer to a knock-out punch.”
Echoes & Dust
on Monkey Business, 2023
“Music designed to get crowds moving, fist pumping. The music feels fresh and exciting.”
House of Prog 8/10
on Monkey Business, 2023
“Taking no prisoners, laying waste to everything in their path. Jeff Aug plays the mean guitar — a player among players.”
Exposé Online
on Ape Shifter II, 2019
“An instrumental power-trio playing up-tempo prog rock with a jam band atmosphere.”
Echoes & Dust
on Ape Shifter, 2017
Monkey Business Tour 2026 presented by Guitar Magazine & Eclipsed Magazine
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Contact
For booking inquiries, press, or general questions, reach out via the form or contact the booking agency directly.
