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Tragic loss for Vienna: Viennese madness singer Martin Sobotka dies
The sudden death of Martin Sobotka, frontman of the band "Wiener madness", caused sadness at the Ottakringer Kirtag.
Tragic loss for Vienna: Viennese madness singer Martin Sobotka dies
On Friday, September 19, 2025, the singer and frontman of the popular Viennese band diedViennese madness, Martin “Soberl” Sobotka, just three days after his 51st birthday. The sad news was announced on social media on Saturday, triggering a wave of sadness across Vienna's music scene. Touching sympathy was expressed by fans and companions who described Sobotka as both a musician and a friend. As W24 reports, the band's planned appearance at the Ottakringer Kirtag had already been canceled.
Martin Sobotka has been an indispensable part of the band since Wiener madness was founded in 1999. His sudden death came as a surprise to everyone as the exact circumstances are not yet known. The band's management has not yet released any information about the cause of death. Nevertheless, the band was supported with great sadness by their fan base. In an emotional statement, the band confirmed that they were “infinitely sad” and could not believe that Soberl was no longer with them. “We miss you… not just on stage,” the band said in a moving post on social media, as kurier.at also notes.
A loss for the music scene
Sobotka's death not only leaves a big gap in his band collective, but also affects many fans who flocked to his concerts. In the Facebook group “WienerMadness Family”, followers expressed their condolences and remembered the many beautiful moments they had experienced with the band. One fan expressed gratitude for the wonderful concerts and imagined Sobotka now playing alongside other deceased musicians, which many found comforting.
Alexander Hengl, press spokesman for the Vienna Market Office, also took the floor and expressed his sadness on social networks. However, the band have announced that they will continue musically despite the loss, showing that Martin Sobotka's legacy will remain alive in the future. As 5min states, we will all miss him, but his music will live on in the hearts of his fans.
With the cancellation of the Kirtag performance, it remains to be hoped that the band's future concerts will be carried out with the same enthusiasm as Sobotka managed to do again and again during his active years.