Von Panzer was formed in October 2005 by bandleader, drummer and writer of all music and lyrics; Niclas ”Klajja” Kleist. The idea was to record and gig without any intention to follow anybody else’s rules. Von Panzer recorded demos Bullet, Working man and Trenches in the end of 2005. A period of writing followed for Klajja, while searching for suitable musicians. Late 2005 Von Panzer recorded demos for The Maginot line and Loaded. In November 2006 the band completed it’s lineup. Von Panzer as a band was on its way. On the 21:st of April 2008 Niclas "Klajja" Kleist released the full length debut CD with his band, Von Panzer. Klajja had written all music and lyrics, and produced the entire album. It took longer than expected to get it ready.