Troglauer Buam is a German folk‑pop group originating from Troglau, Bavaria,
formed in 2004. The band consists of founding members Markus “Mike” Raps, Daniel
“Danny” Raps, and Dominik “Nicki” Brand, who had previously played together in
the cover band Promise. Their first public appearance was a one‑off concert on
4 July 2004, after which the group devoted themselves fully to the new
project.The breakthrough came with the debut album Heavy Volxmusic (2008), which
entered the German charts at number 47. Subsequent releases followed in a steady
cadence: Heavy Volxmusic – Die 2te (2...