"Where menace meets magic": 6 legendary albums recorded at the iconic Hansa Tonstudio in Berlin

Iggy pop.

It's the recording studio where Bowie made his mark – ok, three marks – Depeche Mode discovered a new direction, and U2 screamed 'Achtung Baby!'. Here's why this 'Big Hall by the Wall' has become a Mecca for some of the best bands of our age, and a look at some of the finest albums they recorded there.

(Image credit: Hansa Studios)