Since its inception in 1994, the Sonic Seducer has become one of the major publications of the dark culture in Germany.

Moreover, there are frequent special editions on topics like Mittelalter rock,[3] record labels, films or studio reports.

Sonic Seducer organises an annual "Battle of the Bands", a competition for upcoming musical artists.

Since year 2000, 30 new bands without a record label deal are featured on the CD of the December issue.

Together with the magazine's readership a professional jury elects the best acts that will be rewarded a label contract with Out of Line.