Swiss dark rock instigators Stoneman mark their twentieth year with the release of the music video "Helene" – a track that once again confirms why they remain Switzerland’s most divisive yet adored export.
For two decades, frontman Mikki Chixx and his cohorts have thrived on controversy, carving out a place in the dark scene that few dare to challenge. From the notorious hit “Mord ist Kunst” – now boasting over five million Spotify streams – to commanding stages at Wacken Open Air, Eurorock, Wave‑Gotik‑Treffen, Rock the Ring, and countless other festivals, Stoneman have long refused the comfort of conformity.
Recent singles "Heimatdiebe" and "Korrekt" sharpened their trademark provocation, but "Helene" takes it further. What begins as a tender ballad – seemingly the perfect soundtrack for intimacy – twists into lyrical shock once the chorus unfolds. It is this duality, the collision of beauty and cynicism, that has kept Stoneman enthroned as masters of elegant disturbance.
Twenty years on, their art still unsettles, still seduces, and still sparks debate. That is precisely why the dark scene continues to embrace them. Watch the official "Helene" video now. Link
Stoneman live in January 2026:
21.01.2026 – Oberhausen (D)
22.01.2026 – Kassel (D)
23.01.2026 – Dresden (D)
24.01.2026 – Erfurt (D)
25.01.2026 – Nürnberg (D)
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"For my sake, I could just stop playing the old stuff, but on the other hand, I know that our fans want it." - Anders Kobro
"I can call our show an emotional exhibitionism. If you want to drink beer and cry, please come to our show, haha." - Nokt Aeon
"There's much more detail in our music now than 20 years ago. It's also much easier nowadays because you can do many things at home." - Morten Lybecker
"I find it really bizarre, because right after the concert, you're already on the internet. I mean, come on. It's very different from how it used to be, but it's fine." - Anja Huwe
