In the artist's words:

Forced To Mode (formed from 2/3 of the band members of FORCED MOVEMENT) is regarded as the "world's best Depeche Mode cover band" (Sonic Seducer, depechemode․de, Monkeypress...) whose shows have already been enthusiastically received in 18 countries across Europe.

The reactions of the audience and the press, the band's many concert videos and live CDs speak for themselves and describe the F2M shows as tribute concerts in a league of their own.

The fanbase that has built up around Forced To Mode is also considerable; Forced To Mode's own YouTube channel, for example, has over 4 million video views.

But above all, it is the very energetic live performance, the "very close to the original voices" and the perfectionist attention to sound detail that make F2M's tribute shows so unique and unforgettable!

Forced To Mode resurrect the spirit of the earlier, iconic Depeche Mode eras and bring it back to the big stage with absolute skill and sophistication in show and sound. Constantly changing setlists and DM songs that have rarely, if ever, been played live are part of the band's credo. F2M have also played their way deep into the hearts of DM fans with their themed shows (tour or album specials, B-side concerts, shows with symphony orchestra and much more).

Since 2011, F2M have played over 500 concerts, 3 acoustic/string tours and various anniversary and special shows. The repertoire of the three musicians from Berlin now includes over 130 Depeche Mode songs and there is no end in sight...

BAND
Matthias Kahra // Guitars & BackingVoc
Thomas Schernikau // Keys & Voc
Christian Schottstädt // Voc & Keys