Hell

The Profile

Helmut Josef Geier, known as DJ Hell or Hell, is a German DJ and producer, founder of the International Deejay Gigolos label and an influential figure in electroclash and techno.

Founder of the International Deejay Gigolos label. Collaborated on NY Muscle with guests including Alan Vega, Billie Ray Martin and James Murphy. Munich Machine (1998) is widely cited as an early influence on the electroclash movement.

A highly positive review of Hell's NY Muscle praising its guests (Alan Vega, Billie Ray Martin, James Murphy) and its post-punk/electroclash reinterpretation. The reviewer calls it "Album of the year." The record is described as dangerous, analog and club-savvy.