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2 November 2026 – In Search of a Rose Bring Irish Rebel Songs and German Ska-Punk Together on Rebels in Exile
By Editorial Team - November 2, 2026
Summary
German Celtic-punk veterans In Search of a Rose spotlight single Rebels in Exile in London Celtic Punks roundup, recounting a wild barracks gig.
Key Facts
- German Celtic-punk band In Search of a Rose featured in London Celtic Punks' November roundup for single 'Rebels in Exile'.
- Song recounts 1990s Lemgo gig where Irish soldiers invited the band into military barracks to play Irish rebel songs.
- Single recorded at Watt Matters Studio in Bielefeld following breakthrough track 'On St. Patrick's Day'.
- Entities: In Search of a Rose, London Celtic Punks, Royal Irish Rangers, Watt Matters Studio, Bielefeld, Lemgo
- Tags: in-search-of-a-rose, rebels-in-exile, celtic-punk, ska-punk, german-punk, irish-folk, london-celtic-punks
German Celtic-punk veterans In Search of a Rose have returned to the spotlight in the November edition of London Celtic Punks' independent music roundup, which highlights their recent single "Rebels in Exile". Originally released on October 23, the recording combines Irish folk-rock influences with ska rhythms and a remarkable story from the band's early years. Formed in Lemgo in 1992, In Search of a Rose developed their musical identity through a fascination with Irish culture and the energetic possibilities of combining traditional folk instrumentation with punk rock.
"Rebels in Exile" recalls the period when soldiers from the Royal Irish Rangers were stationed in the band's hometown. Several Irish servicemen became familiar faces at local concerts, eventually inviting the musicians to perform inside the military barracks. The band subsequently performed Irish rebel songs during the event, apparently without fully considering how their selection might be received by the audience. Fortunately, the musicians survived the experience and eventually transformed the memories into a song.
Recorded at Watt Matters Studio in Bielefeld, "Rebels in Exile" continues the group's interest in combining personal history with energetic arrangements. The single follows "On St. Patrick's Day", which helped introduce the band to listeners outside Germany. The November coverage demonstrates how specialist independent music publications continue supporting regional performers whose stories might otherwise receive little international attention.
In Search of a Rose provide an entertaining reminder that Celtic punk has never been restricted to Ireland or Scotland. Sometimes its most interesting stories begin in a German town, involve an unexpected invitation from the British military and conclude with musicians deciding that controversial folk songs are probably an excellent choice for the evening's entertainment. Discover more folk and high-energy roots music in our punk section and browse previous coverage in our daily news feed.