Behind The Scene | Clubsterben in der Metal-Szene - Stephi und Dirk vom UNDERGROUND und EVENTGROUND

For Stephi and Dirk, the end of September 2026 marks the end of the line. The two managing directors of UNDERGROUND and EVENTGROUND in Wuppertal have been in the scene and the business for a long time. At the METALITY Chapterhead meeting in March 2026, we spoke with them very late into the night about their development, changing habits, and the future. 0:00 Intro 1:34 Calling it a night for UNDERGROUND and EVENTGROUND 4:14 You have to get out 6:27 Clubs and venues and their role in the metal scene 8:26 Generational shift among the patrons 10:15 Can you make a living from it? Oh, you have another job! 11:45 New concepts aren't metal 13:16 No money left for the club when the tickets run out 14:04 What's next for you personally? 18:50 Outro Editor: Jens Hecker Camera: Alex Becker Production and Editing: Jens Hecker Music: René Krov Your favorite metal magazine online: https://www.metal.de/