Martin Soer met Alexander Scharfe in 2008 and formed the band Stahlmann later that year, writing their own songs.

Soon after Tobi B joined and in 2009, the debut EP Herzschlag was released which entered the top 20 of the Deutsche Alternative Charts for four weeks.

Following Herzschlag Stahlmann performed with well-known artists such as Doro, In Extremo and Saltatio Mortis.

For personal reasons Alex left the band, but he still occasionally performs with the group in concert.

Also performing in live performances were guitarists Sid Armageddon (Sid Armageddon), Mueller Mathis (Mathis Müller), Nicklas Kaalam (Niklas Kahl), and Dimitrios Gatsios (Dimitrios Tacki Gatsios).