09/26/2026
We are truly and deeply saddened by the awful news today.
There is so much that has already been said about Bruno, and I don't know what we could possibly add to the incredible tributes that keep pouring in.
His influence on the dark music scene is immeasurable - Das Ich has truly been one of the pioneers of the goth/industrial scene - and the mark his legacy leaves behind is indelible.
But what has struck us most as we’ve read the many tributes today, is how often people are sharing stories about Bruno the person—his kindness, his warmth, his friendship—before they speak about his incredible artistic legacy.
We at Metropolis were fortunate enough to have known Bruno the person, to have shared his strange and wonderful music, and to have had him as part of our extended family.
We are asking everyone who has ever heard of or listened to Das Ich to read the tributes being shared by his colleagues, friends, and by the many bands, artists, and peers who, like us, were lucky enough to cross paths with him. Even if you never had the chance to meet him in person, those tributes paint a vibrant picture of a person whose influence went far beyond the music he created.
Our hearts are with Bruno’s family and loved ones, with Stefan, with our Danse Macabre colleagues, and with everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was so well-loved by so many. We will miss him deeply.
Gail, Nina, Jim, Jerry, and Gary - Metropolis Records