Der Graf – Foto: Instagram
Der Graf, lead singer of Unheilig, fell head first from the stage during the first concert of the “Wieder zurück” tour on the night of November 13, 2025, at Haus Auensee in Leipzig. The incident occurred about 15 minutes into the performance, when the singer lost his balance and fell forward. Despite the fall, the artist recovered quickly and continued with the show until the end.
The Haus Auensee was packed for the band’s return after a nine-year absence from the stage. Unheilig’s last concert was in 2016, in Cologne, when Der Graf announced a break to dedicate more time to his family. The current tour marks the return of the original lineup.
The public received the musician enthusiastically from the beginning, when he declared that he missed his fans.
Incident during presentation
The fall happened at the beginning of the show. Der Graf lost his balance on the edge of the stage and fell upside down.
Support teams helped the singer immediately. He returned to the stage within a few minutes and continued singing without visible interruptions.
The artist mentioned during the show that he might need to visit a hospital in Leipzig later for tests.
Trajectorywent from Unheilig to the return
Unheilig ended activities in 2016 after a farewell tour. The 2010 album “Große Freiheit” propelled the band to mainstream success with hits like “Geboren um zu leben”.
Der Graf remained anonymous about his real name and age throughout his career. He explained the hiatus as a need to prioritize family life.
The desire to return to the stage emerged gradually, leading to the announcement of a comeback in 2025.
Significant moments from the concert
Der Graf dedicated the song “Mein Löwe” to his mother, highlighting her support during childhood difficulties, such as problems with stuttering at school.
- The band played classics that marked their trajectory.
- The audience sang along at various times.
- The presentation maintained high energy despite what happened.
The concert ended with intense applause from the fans present.
Continued after the scare
The singer showed willingness when he resumed the following songs. Nothing indicated physical limitations during the remainder of the show.
Doctors recommended further evaluation at a local clinic. Der Graf joked about the possibility during the performance.
The tour continues with additional dates in Leipzig in the following days, all of which are sold out.
Comeback tour schedule
Unheilig has scheduled exclusive shows in German cities for November and December 2025.
- Leipzig: multiple dates at Haus Auensee.
- Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Cologne and Oberhausen also host performances.
- Tickets sold out quickly after announcement.
A larger arena tour is planned for 2026.
Repercussion among fans
The public at Haus Auensee maintained uninterrupted support after the crash. Many recorded the return as a memorable event.
The band plans a new album for 2026, with tracks composed during the hiatus. Der Graf continued writing songs even away from the stage.
The November 13th concert inaugurated a series of limited performances in the original lineup.
Der Graf demonstrated resilience in completing the full repertoire. The crash did not alter the planned sequence of songs. Fans reported that the singer maintained constant interaction with the audience throughout the night.
