Tanja & B. Black - Metal Platform Operators
Hello Burkhard. When exactly was Underground Metal Seekers (UMS) founded, who is behind it, and what motivated you to start the project? B.: We are the driving force behind UMS. We started in October 2025, so we’re still pretty new, but we bring a lot of passion and experience to the table. I had my first metal band back in 1988. Then in 2018, I founded PINCH BLACK together with Laura. The idea for the UMS came when I met Tanja and we started promoting PINCH BLACK. We know how amazing, but also how challenging, the underground scene can be. And we love challenges. That’s why we launched this project. Besides reviews and band features, we also offer booking and promotion services for bands. And if that’s still not enough, bands can even get their merch produced through me. It definitely never gets boring! With the word „underground“ you make the focus clear. Why do you focus on the underground and not established/big acts? How do you define the underground yourself? B.: Because we...
