It’s here: ABOUT MONSTERS have just released their second full-length album “Hidden Dystopia” via Redfield Records – now available on all digital platforms and in our shop on CD, limited edition gold vinyl, and as an exclusive fan box.
The Modern Rock / Post-Hardcore outfit from Osnabrück, led by powerhouse vocalist Madeleine “Maddy” Wiebe, has crafted their most complete and dynamic record to date. Described by MoreCore as “a gripping emotional rollercoaster between despair and determination”, Hidden Dystopia takes the band’s blend of heaviness and melody to a new level.
Having spent the years since their debut “About Monsters” (nearly 3 million streams) writing, evolving, and redefining their sound, ABOUT MONSTERS are no longer “the promising newcomers” – they’re a band with identity, direction, and the power to back it up.
The collaboration with producers Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) and Julian Breucker (Beyond The Black, Future Palace) has added both clarity and intensity to their songwriting. In the band's own words: “These are our strongest songs yet.”
"Hidden Dystopia" is far more than just a heavy record – it’s a snapshot of a generation under pressure. Songs like “Lifeless” and “Wide Awake” explore burnout and internal collapse, while “Gold” and “Nothing Is Certain” dissect social disconnection and conspiracy-driven alienation. Whether personal or political, ABOUT MONSTERS tackle each topic with honesty, nuance, and an unrelenting sense of urgency.
FUZE Magazine calls the record “a logical next step for a band that no longer needs to prove themselves” and praises the balance between explosive riffs and thoughtful lyrics. Maddy’s vocal performance in particular has been described as “strikingly vulnerable and commanding”, while the dual guitar work and dynamic shifts throughout the album add depth and intensity to every track.
“We stopped trying to smooth things over – everything had to sound the way it felt,” explains guitarist and main songwriter Florian Brunemann. “We’re not here to play it safe. This is us. This is what we have to say.”
With Hidden Dystopia, ABOUT MONSTERS firmly establish themselves as one of the most exciting bands in Germany’s heavy music landscape – and their spring tour is just the beginning.