SECRETARY OF FATE

“Life so short — make it count. That’s exactly the appeal I want to send listeners back into their lives with.”

“I always try to keep the songs positive at their core – even when they deal with loss.”

“Secretary Of Fate is my way of covering a broad musical spectrum. I only do what I really want to do.”

“For me, it’s always the melody. I love great melodies – they’re what give me goosebumps.”

“Rock music has always been a source of uplifting power. That’s how I see Secretary Of Fate too.”

“Finding listeners today is incredibly difficult. Keeping them is even harder.”

“You hear a great rock song and suddenly feel like you could take on the whole world – that’s the essence of rock.”

“From a marketing perspective, what I do probably makes no sense – but musically it feels honest.”

“Hope is something these crazy times absolutely require.”

With ‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life‘, Secretary Of Fate once again prove that melodic rock can still carry urgency without losing warmth.
Behind the project stands Doc Florix, whose vision bridges classic AOR spirit with modern production and an unmistakably human core.
Rather than chasing trends or algorithms, Secretary Of Fate follow instinct – allowing songs to dictate their own form, energy, and emotional weight.
In this interview, Doc Florix talks about urgency versus longevity, hope as a creative constant, melody as a universal language, and why rock music still has the power to send listeners back into their lives with renewed strength.
A conversation about passion, perspective, and the simple but vital act of making every moment count.
‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life‘ carries a strong sense of urgency.
At what moment did this song stop being an idea and start feeling like something that needed to be released now?
“I have a number of song themes in the drawer. I try to provide SoF fans with varied singles that keep things interesting. After the four 80s synth remixes, I felt it was time to rock. And ‘Nothing is Shorter than Life’ was planned to be the rockiest track yet.”
Secretary of Fate often balance reflection and optimism.
How do you prevent songs about loss from slipping into resignation instead of resolve?
“I always try to keep the songs positive at their core. And I hope that’s how listeners perceive them too. That’s also up to the singers, of course. I still get excited when I hear Danny Vaughn sing ‘When the night is darkest, the day is closest’. When you watch some of the YouTube reactions, you realize how much people are moved by the songs. I’m incredibly happy about that! ‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life’ ends with the line ‘Life so short – make it count’. That is precisely the appeal with which I would like to send listeners back into their lives.”
The chorus feels designed to linger rather than overwhelm.
How conscious are you of emotional pacing when writing melodies for heavy themes?
“Interesting, I hadn’t seen it that way before, and it wasn’t planned. With ‘Nothing is Shorter Than Life’, it was clear from the outset that it would be a short song. After ‘Dust of a Future Past’, which is five minutes long and has rather cryptic lyrics, I wanted NISTL to get straight to the point. The track also has a very classic structure.”
Your recent releases lean more toward classic rock energy than the earlier synth reinterpretations.
Was this a deliberate shift, or did the song itself demand that sound?
“Secretary of Fate is my way of covering a broad musical spectrum. I only do what I really want to do. In the case of NISTL, I felt like conveying the message through straight rock energy. From a marketing perspective, it’s all pretty nonsense, and the algorithms of Spotify and co. don’t deal with it very well either. That’s why I’m all the more pleased that SoF has such open-minded listeners who are willing to go along with a lot of things. Or who forgive the 80s synth remixes and come back for more.”
The term ‘Hope Rock‘ has been attached to your music by listeners.
Do you see hope as an artistic statement, or simply as an honest byproduct of how you write?
“When the YouTuber PlayAgain? described SoF as ‘Masters of Hope Rock’, I felt very honored. How great is that? This corresponds with what I described above as the positive core of the songs. And hope is something that these crazy times absolutely require.”
Secretary of Fate resonates strongly with international radio audiences.
Do you think writing for a global audience changes how universal your lyrics need to be?
“As a non-native speaker, my song lyrics are probably not particularly complicated, which certainly helps when it comes to international audiences. I hope that this makes the messages easily accessible without being too simplistic.”
The project brings together musicians from different continents and backgrounds.
What tends to be the strongest common language when shaping a new song – rhythm, melody, or emotion?
“For me, it’s always the melody. I love great melodies. But of course, in the end, it’s the interplay of everything, and the vocals also have a special significance. I still get goosebumps when I hear Damien Edwards sing the high notes in ‘Look to the Future Now’ with such emotion.”
‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life‘ feels personal without becoming private.
Where do you draw the line between emotional honesty and overexposure?
“I believe that my lyrics address universal themes that then trigger personal associations in the listener. Specifically regarding NISTL: We all know people, some close to us and some not so close, who we feel died too soon. Then we repeatedly resolve to appreciate life and each individual day more before we fall back into our everyday routines.”
Many modern rock releases aim for immediacy.
How important is longevity to you – writing songs that still make sense years from now?
“It would be great, of course, if SoF songs had a certain longevity. The universal themes might help with that, but let’s not kid ourselves: more songs are being released now than ever before, and it’s an incredible sensory overload. Finding listeners at all in this flood of releases is incredibly difficult. Keeping them is even harder.”
Compared to your earlier singles, this track feels more grounded and direct.
Do you see this as a new phase for Secretary of Fate, or simply one chapter among many?
“As I said, SoF is always good for a surprise. But its roots are firmly planted in the melodic (hard) rock and AOR of the 80s. However, this is freely interpreted and combined with a fresh production.”
Your music often carries a quiet motivational undercurrent.
Do you think rock still has a responsibility to uplift, or is that expectation outdated?
“I think it’s great when people feel that way. For me, rock music has always been a source of uplifting power. That’s how I see SoF too!”
If listeners take just one thought away from ‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life‘, what do you hope stays with them after the final chorus fades?
“I really hope it’s that great feeling you get when you hear a fantastic rock song that moves you. You have this vague feeling that you could take on the whole world. In a way, that’s the essence of rock music.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your insightful questions. And, of course, for your support, which is greatly appreciated.”
Secretary Of Fate may operate as an evolving collective, but the project’s heart remains constant:
melody, emotion, and a belief in rock music as a force that can still lift, motivate, and connect.
‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life‘ doesn’t preach or dramatize – it reminds, energizes, and encourages.
In an age of overload and fleeting attention, Doc Florix chooses sincerity over strategy and feeling over formulas.
And perhaps that’s why Secretary Of Fate resonate so strongly:
because beneath the hooks, harmonies, and classic rock drive lies a simple truth – life is short, music matters, and hope still belongs in rock’n’roll.
by Fok ‘bs‘

Secretary of Fate is less a conventional band than a global rock phenomenon in motion.
Launched in 2024 by German mastermind Doc Florix, the project operates as an ever-evolving international collective, drawing musicians, vocalists, and producers from Europe, North America, and South America.
Faces shift, lineups remain deliberately obscured, and credits are fluid – but the music stands firmly at the center.
That sense of mystery is by design.
Secretary of Fate places the spotlight squarely on the songs themselves:
emotionally charged, meticulously crafted rock anthems built on strong hooks and universal themes.
Stylistically, the project bridges Melodic Rock, AOR, classic ’80s rock, and modern hard rock polish, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and contemporary.
The approach has resonated well beyond national borders.
Multiple SoF singles have reached #1 on international radio stations, including KB Radio (Canada), Itisnow Radio (UK), Burton Radio (UK), and Banks Radio (Australia).
Along the way, the project’s uplifting, life-affirming tone has inspired at least one prominent YouTuber to coin a new term – ‘Hope Rock‘ – with Secretary of Fate cited as the genre’s leading force.
Following four well-received ’80s synth remix reinterpretations of earlier material, the latest single, ‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life‘, marks the project’s most rock-driven and dynamic statement to date.
At its core, the song balances reflection and optimism:
a tribute to those who left too soon, and a reminder of life’s fleeting beauty.
It urges listeners to seize the present, pursue their dreams, and recognize the weight of every moment.
Driven by emotional storytelling, soaring melodies, and a chorus built to linger, ‘Nothing Is Shorter Than Life‘ captures the essence of what Secretary of Fate do best – delivering music that connects across borders, backgrounds, and generations.
Earlier in January 2025, the project released ‘Dust Of A Future Past‘, further expanding its growing catalog of reflective, anthem-driven rock songs.
As Secretary of Fate continues to evolve, one thing remains constant:
this is world rock with purpose, powered by emotion rather than ego.