DJ Hell
German DJ who founded International Deejay Gigolo Records in 1997 and helped shape the electroclash sound. Techno Airlines lists DJ Hell on 3 festival lineups, including Dantz Festival, Houghton Festival and MAYDAY Progress.
- Festivals
- 3
- Playlists
- 0
DJ Hell: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Helmut Josef Geier
- Born
- September 6, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Birthplace
- Altenmarkt an der Alz, Bavaria, Germany
- Nationality
- German
- Based in
- Munich and Berlin, Germany
- Genres
- Techno, Electroclash, House
- Labels
- International Deejay Gigolo Records (founder), Disko B
- Active since
- 1978
Essential tracks
- My Definition of House Music1992
- Cold Song 2013 (with Klaus Nomi)2013
- I Want U2016
- This Is Important2025
Past festival appearances
Where DJ Hell has played
Dantz Festival (Gipuzkoa, Spain) 2025
Houghton Festival (Norfolk, UK) 2025
MAYDAY Progress (Dortmund, Germany) 2025
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about DJ Hell
Where is DJ Hell from?
DJ Hell is from Altenmarkt an der Alz, Bavaria, Germany. Today DJ Hell is based in Munich and Berlin, Germany.
How old is DJ Hell?
DJ Hell is 64 years old, born on September 6, 1962.
What is DJ Hell's real name?
DJ Hell's real name is Helmut Josef Geier.
What kind of music does DJ Hell play?
DJ Hell plays techno, electroclash and house.
Does DJ Hell have a record label?
Yes. DJ Hell founded International Deejay Gigolo Records.
What are DJ Hell's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "My Definition of House Music" (1992), "Cold Song 2013 (with Klaus Nomi)" (2013) and "I Want U" (2016).
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