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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