The dark music world is mourning the loss of Bruno Gert Kramm, co‑founder of the legendary German electro‑industrial duo Das Ich, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 26 September 2026, shortly after the band’s concert in Granada, Spain. According to Spanish media reports, emergency services were called around midnight, but paramedics were unable to save his life . An eyewitness informed responders that the musician had become unresponsive backstage, and police later confirmed his passing in the venue’s dressing room. An eyewitness informed the emergency services that the man, who was choking and unresponsive, was the keyboard player for Das Ich. Authorities have treated the death as natural, and no investigation has been launched.

Born on 13 October 1967, Bruno Kramm was far more than a musician. He was a multi‑instrumentalist, producer, singer‑songwriter, club founder, political activist, and one of the most recognisable figures in the European dark scene. With his iconic devil‑horn hair, theatrical stage presence, and deep, resonant vocal timbre, Kramm shaped the unmistakable aesthetic and sonic identity of Das Ich, standing in stark contrast to Stefan Ackermann’s frenetic, sharp vocal delivery. Together, they forged a sound that blended darkwave, post‑punk, neoclassical atmospheres, and industrial intensity — a fusion that earned Das Ich a place among the most influential acts in the genre’s history .

Beyond the stage, Kramm founded Generation Gothic, managed Danse Macabre Records, and produced numerous projects that helped define the German goth and industrial landscape. His contributions extended into politics as well: he served as a prominent member of the Pirate Party Germany, acting as federal commissioner on copyright issues, before later returning to Alliance ’90/The Greens.

Das Ich had recently returned to live performances, presenting their latest album Fanal — described as a work “composed from the rubble of human achievements and broken ideals” — to audiences across Spain. The Granada concert was part of this tour, following shows in Zamora and Madrid earlier in September. Das Ich’s legacy rests on their distinctive fusion of symphonic‑electronic intensity, expressionist lyrical drama, and raw industrial force — a sound Bruno Kramm helped define with unmistakable vision.

News of Kramm’s passing has already prompted an outpouring of grief across social media. Artists, bands, promoters, and fans from around the world are sharing memories, condolences, and tributes to a man whose influence shaped decades of dark electronic music. His legacy — artistic, cultural, and personal — is immeasurable.

In the hours following the tragic news, Das Ich shared a deeply emotional message with their fans — a farewell that captures the magnitude of this loss. As posted on the band’s official Facebook page: “Last night, a big part of the scene – and a huge part of my own life story – is gone.”   
“Last night, many stories came to an end. Stories that shaped us, accompanied us, and connected us.”   
“Last night, Bruno Kramm passed away.”

At Terra Relicta, we extend our deepest condolences to Bruno Kramm’s family, friends, bandmates, and the entire Das Ich community. His work has left a permanent mark on the global dark scene, and his absence will be felt profoundly.

Bruno Kramm’s music, vision, and spirit will continue to resonate — in clubs, on stages, and in the hearts of those he inspired. Link