XMAL DEUTSCHLAND: German Goth pioneers within reach again?

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Xmal Deutschland have long been a legend. Over 40 years ago, they thrilled the music scene, especially in the UK, and were compared to Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, The Birthday Party and Joy Division as German goth pioneers. Then it was quiet around the Hamburg band for a long time … and their records became increasingly difficult to obtain. With the release of “Gift: The 4AD Years” on May 9, 2025, Xmal Deutschland ‘s first two albums “Fetisch” (1983) and “Tocsin” 1984 are available on vinyl for the first time in decades! There are also additional EP tracks “Incubus Succubus II” and “Qual”. Anyone who gets hold of the box will also receive an elaborately designed photo book and can really indulge in the past. It contains pictures by Kevin Cummins, Paul Slattery and Sheila Rock.

In our next issue, we will be conducting an in-depth interview with singer Anja Huwe.

Immerse yourself in the unmistakable sound of Xmal Germany with “Fetisch”: