German goth rock band Mono Inc. have dropped their new single “Dein Anker” with a music video, the latest from their upcoming 13th album Darkness, out August 15, 2025, via NoCut. The track, meaning “Your Anchor,” reflects on the things—be it a person, memory, or self-love—that ground us amidst emotional storms, as explained by vocalist Martin Engler. Stream or watch at the links provided.
Darkness celebrates inner resilience, blending powerful melodies with emotional depth across 12 tracks like “In My Darkness,” “Ravenheart,” and “Ray of Light.” Following chart-toppers The Book of Fire and Ravenblack, the album will be available in a limited fanbox, colored vinyl, and deluxe digipak. Pre-order now.
Mono Inc.—Martin Engler (vocals), Katha Mia (drums, vocals), Carl Fornia (guitars, vocals), and Ilja John Lappin (bass, vocals)—will bring Darkness to life on their biggest tour yet, kicking off October 2 in Hanover with Soulbound. The tour spans Germany, hitting Berlin (Columbiahalle, Oct 10), Hamburg (Inselpark Arena, Oct 18), and a sold-out Munich show (Backstage Werk, Oct 31), wrapping November 1 in Pratteln, Switzerland at Z7. Tickets are available now.