As one of the country’s best-known comedians and entertainers, BÜLENT CEYLAN has been performing on the nation’s biggest stages for over 25 years and holds a very special place in the hearts of his fans, thanks to his humor and down-to-earth manner. With his talent, he brings a smile to people’s faces, offers them an escape from everyday life, and leaves them feeling light-hearted and carefree. Bülent has at least two passions: Alongside comedy, he is devoted heart and soul to metal, and not just as a fan. Bülent is a metalhead through and through! In 2024, the Mannheim-based artist released his debut album, Ich liebe Menschen(Translation: I Love People) , followed by the tour of the same name with his four-piece band. In September 2025, he secured a record deal with leading rock and metal label Napalm Records. A newly-forged partnership now crowns Bülent’s second studio album, B.L.N.T., which is set for release on 11 September 2026.
In collaboration with Christian Neander, Martin Fliegenschmidt and Henning Verlage, twelve songs were created that reflect the artist’s multi-faceted nature. With B.L.N.T., Bülent Ceylan strikes a balance between tongue-in-cheek humor and social commentary, offering listeners both entertainment and meaningful messages alike. For instance, “Fünf vor Zwölf” (Translation: “Five to Twelve”) addresses the urgency of taking a closer look before the final minutes slip away. The closing track, “Am Ende gut,” (Translation: “Everything's fine in the end”) advocates openness, tolerance, and never giving up hope, no matter how strong the headwind may be, while “Leck mich Tag” (Translation: “Screw You Day”) stands as a blunt statement against those whose opinions really should not be taken seriously. The previously released single “Diktatürk” (his current comedy show goes by the same name) is a hard-hitting industrial track brimming with raw . . .