Bela B drops the masks: A look at abuse of power in rock!

Bela B drops the masks: A look at abuse of power in rock!

Bela B Felsenheimer, the famous drummer of the Ärzte, has taken up a controversial topic with his new novel “Fun” (Heyne Verlag): abuse of power and toxic masculinity in the music industry. Despite the seemingly cheerful choice of title, which suggests lightness, the novel reveals the dark sides of the industry. “Fun” highlights the systematic exploitation of female fans by the fictional band nbl/nbl, whose members indulge in drugs and abuse behind the curtain, while the women become victims of discrimination and violence 24books.de explained.

Oppressive topic in the light of fun

In his book, Bela B openly addresses the depths of rock music and emphasizes that the male characters have fun while the female characters only serve as objects for their pleasure. "The band is taken care of, I see. Then let's move on to the fun part of the evening," says one reading passage. In interviews, the author himself distances himself from the fact that the content of his novel should be understood as a direct reflection of the events surrounding Rammstein, and yet the parallels are unmistakable krone.at reported.

“Fun” is not a lighthearted novel: Bela B attempts to expose the system behind the scenes of rock music by dealing with toxic masculinity and the mechanisms of abuse of power. The drummer, who has enjoyed a career in the music industry spanning over 40 years, uses his own experiences to portray the reality of the rock business. Playing with many clichés, he uses a narrative approach that is often reminiscent of superficial voyeurism, but at the same time also raises critical questions. The novel opens up the discussion about grievances and urges people to be careful when dealing with one another in the music scene.