Thomas Müller – Editor-In-Chief

 

Please tell us about the history of Metal Division Magazine (MDM).
Thomas: It started in 2014 rather by chance: We were supposed to take pics at a festival - and as is often the case, everything quickly got rolling afterwards. At that time, we still ran under the name „Franconia Metallum“, which immediately hit the Franconian underground. After the later renaming to MDM, regional interest unfortunately decreased noticeably. Today we have been with us for over a decade, but our permanent team has shrunk to 3 people. It has become difficult to find people who want to write a proper report after a concert or CD reviews. Many also expect a physical CD for reviews, while we now receive almost exclusively digital promos. The real heart and soul are becoming rarer - but our hard core is keeping at it.

Has your stylistic mix developed over the years and what is your relationship with the underground?
Thomas: First and foremost, we bring what we like ourselves. That is the luxury of our independence. If we look beyond the pure metal horizon, there is usually a long-standing connection to friendly projects or musicians who are also active in metal bands anyway. Well-known acts provide the necessary reach, but our roots are clearly in the underground. Unfortunately, things are getting tough there: We have often asked regional festivals for support but usually received no answer at all. We don’t bite and would like to see the scene find more courage for real exchange again.

Which platform is your priority and where do you want to go in the future?
Thomas: Priority is clearly on Facebook and Instagram, because both can be coordinated and planned via the Business Manager. The website serves us primarily as an archive for our reports. As far as the future is concerned, we don’t have any major expansion plans. MDM is our heart project - we do it for the fun of music, concerts and writing. There is no goal in the sense of „higher, faster, further“. As long as everything continues to run as relaxed/passionately as before, we are satisfied. Our goal is achieved when we can convey our impressions to others

Release date: 8th of March, 2026
Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/metaldivisionmagazine/