Ducal

Marvin Herzog, better known as Ducal, is a 26-year-old Hardstyle producer and DJ from Germany. His musical journey began early in childhood, when he discovered his passion for drumming at the age of five. In 2021, he started producing electronic music, initially blending Melodic Dubstep with Hardstyle elements. Since 2023, he has fully dedicated himself to the Harder Styles. A passionate Harder Styles fan since the age of 15, Ducal has always felt a deep connection to the genre. This connection goes beyond music - Hard Dance has shaped both his creative vision and personal journey. What truly defines him as an artist is his commitment to pushing the boundaries of Rawstyle. By merging emotional vocals, orchestral melodies, and cinematic atmospheres with aggressive kicks, he has created his own subgenre: Cinematic Rawstyle. Since focusing exclusively on Harder Styles, Ducal has released several Hardstyle tracks on labels like Q-Dance NEXT, Scantraxx Prospexx, Upcoming Records and Dystopia Records, performed at renowned events such as Decibel Outdoor in 2024, 2025 and 2026, Into The Madness and played in iconic clubs such as Bootshaus (Cologne), Proton (Stuttgart), Hans-Bunte-Areal (Freiburg) and Four Runners (Ludwigsburg). While continuously inspiring his creative direction, Cinematic Rawstyle forms the foundation of his music.