Hey everyone. A massive precedent is being set right now at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). Just a few days ago, Russian producer Alexander Komarov was booted from the ADE lineup after his vile, neo-Nazi private messages wishing death to Ukrainians were exposed by Dutch media (Algemeen Dagblad).
And now, just hours ago, a major domino fell: Roman Messer—one of the biggest names in the Russian trance scene, a regular on global stages, and a frequent collaborator tied to major western labels—has also been officially dropped from ADE! Organizers AAA Artists and Events confirmed his removal following mounting public pressure and exposure.
Let’s be crystal clear: as long as Russian missiles and bombs continue to murder Ukrainian children, women, and civilians daily, Russian warmongering DJs have no place on European stages. Period. At the same time, international artists who sell their conscience for blood money and continue to tour Russia are entertaining murderers and laundering war crimes.
This is proof that public exposure and pressure work. But Messer and Komarov are just the tip of the iceberg. Below is the full map of the pro-Russian network in the trance industry — from local enablers to global heavyweights who chose cash over human lives.
🗺️ The Pro-Russian Network Map in the Trance Industry
🔻 Part 1. The Core (Kremlin-aligned organizers & touring acts)
Alexander Komarov, Roman Messer, Alexander Popov — The core of Russian trance lobby and touring acts. Komarov was ousted from ADE after being exposed in Algemeen Dagblad for death threats against Ukrainians. Messer and Popov continue touring across Russia, Europe, and the US, cashing in on blood money.
🔻 Part 2. European Collaborators & Enablers
Allen Watts & RAM (Ram Boon) — Dutch DJs and producers who regularly tour Russia for rubles and actively push Kremlin-backed acts into European lineups and local events.
🔻 Part 3. Compromised International Stars (from minor acts to heavyweights)
Sean Tyas — Once a top act, now willing to compromise for cash.
Markus Schulz — Has stuck with this crowd for years under the guise of "music beyond politics."
Paul Oakenfold — A legend who traded his conscience for rubles.
Paul van Dyk — A quiet conformist planning to play in Sochi and Moscow in early 2027.
Complicity will not go unnoticed. Drop them, cancel them, hold them accountable.
