Bela B's New Novel Explores Abuse and Power Dynamics in the Rock Industry

The Die Ärzte drummer's book, 'Fun,' delves into systemic misconduct within a fictional German rock band.

Bela B, drummer of the punk rock band Die Ärzte, has written a novel titled 'Fun,' which examines abuse of power in the rock music industry.
The story focuses on a fictional German rock band and explores patriarchal structures and recurring patterns of toxic behavior.
Key plot elements include backstage exploitation, a selection process for groupies, and broader systemic misconduct within the music world.
Bela B emphasizes that the novel addresses societal issues rather than specific real-life events, despite parallels to past allegations in the industry, such as those involving Rammstein's Till Lindemann.
The book is available now and aims to provoke discussion about the culture of power and abuse in entertainment industries.