SWEEPING DEATH – Innovative Offenbarung!

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Innovative Offenbarung!

Mit virtuos-flink geschrubbten Gitarren-Funkenflügen laden SWEEPING DEATH ein PROGRESSIVE THRASH METAL-Gewitter auf, dessen wuchtige Komplexität sich erstaunlich weitläufig entlädt. Mit ihrem beflügelnd quirligen Spezial-Mix werden die bayerischen Newcomer somit gleich reihenweise Metallerherzen im Sturm einnehmen können.

SWEEPING DEATH verbinden die treibend-powernden Kraftprotz-Manieren des zeitgemäßen, melodisch orientierten Power Metal mit der energischen und ungestümen Energie des Thrash Metal. Massive Einschübe von klassischem Schwermetall in spannend progressiv aufgebauten Strukturen sorgen dabei für eine heftig belebende Rundum-Massage der Nackenwirbel.

Selbst die raffiniertest inszenierten Soli lässt die Formation so selbstverständlich einfließen, als wäre man in der Band einzig dafür geboren worden. Mit einem vielfach fähigen Sänger, der von ästhetischem Classic Rock bis hin zu krass beißendem Extreme Metal so ziemlich alles draufhat, krönen die Jungs ihren wirklich einzigartigen Sound.

Jeweilige Genrekenner werden eigenständig komprimierte Anklänge an Annihilator bei SWEEPING DEATH beispielsweise genauso heraushören können wie episch-atmosphärische Anleihen bei Pink Floyd. (!)

Perlend umgesetzte Einflüsse aus der Welt der Klassik erheben sich dabei immer wieder erlaucht aus dem merklich liebevoll und leidenschaftlich komponierten Repertoire der vielversprechenden Truppe. Gerade die künstlerisch clever zusammengebrachte Summe der kontrastreichen Bestandteile macht aus der Musik des sensationell talentierten Fünfers einen Hochgenuss für eine stilistische variable Vielzahl an Metal-Gourmets. (Markus Eck)

PRESSESPIEGEL:

5 / 5
„Ein dermaßen vielschichtiges, dabei aber durchgehend hochkarätiges Metal-Album wie das Debüt der bayerischen Newcomer war lange nicht am Start. Stilistisch bewegt man sich dabei in der Schnittmenge von Annihilator, Judas Priest und Fates Warning, gepaart mit klassisch beeinflusster, sehr melodiöser Gitarrenarbeit und wirklich starken Vocals … Prädikat: absolut hörenswert!“
(DrumHeads Magazin)

5 / 5 – legendär
„SWEEPING DEATH setzen hinter jedes Element ihrer Stil-Kombination ein dickes Ausrufezeichen und verbinden ihr Auf-den-Punkt-Spiel mit einer Komplexität, die Anspruch im Songwriting verheißt, dafür aber keinerlei Sperrigkeit aufweist. Wer auf der Suche nach originell umgesetzter Metal-Tradition mit einer Portion Virtuosität ist, wird hier definitiv fündig werden.“
(DeepGround)

5 / 5
„In Anlehnung an wirklich guten, Gitarren-lastigen Metal, haben SWEEPING DEATH einen guten Stil und mitreißenden Sound – klare Empfehlung.“
(Stage Reptiles)

100 %
„Thrash, Progressive and Neoclassical. 6 tracks, but magnificent.“
(Black Death Power Metal)

9 / 10
„… ungezügelte Begeisterung … Einflüsse aus dem klassischen Heavy Metal … von IRON MAIDEN inspirierte Dual-Gitarren … lassen Trademarks der NWoBHM in ihren höchst abwechslungsreichen und frischen Sound einfließen … unfassbar starke Truppe … schon fast unglaublich, mit was für einer Professionalität und mit wieviel musikalischer Klasse hier aufgetrumpft wird …“
(Powermetal.de)

9 / 10
„Das thrashige Geradeaus von ANTHRAX, das verschachtelte Progressive von ANNIHILATOR, das Hardrockige und Melodiöse der frühen PANTERA und der aggressive, powervolle Gesang der PANTERA der 90er Jahre. Durch das Piano verleihen SWEEPING DEATH dem Ganzen ihre ganz persönliche Note.“
(Reaper Zine)

9 / 10
„Bärenstarkes Erstwerk“
(The Pit)

9 / 10
„SWEEPING DEATH spielen facettenreichen, positiven und sehr energiegeladenen Metal, der jedem Rock- und Metalfan gefallen dürfte. Eine wirklich gute CD einer sympathischen Band, die nicht nur gehört werden muss, sondern auch nach mehr verlangt. 30 Minuten ohne Füller sind allerdings besser als Longplayer, die ohne Skiptaste nicht zu überstehen sind.“
(Burn Your Ears)

85 / 100
„… brings you to a whirlwind without getting tired of it.“
(Insane Voices Labirynth)

8,5 / 10
„Ich bin immer wieder überrascht, wenn Eigenproduktionen wie diese besser klingen als so manche Label-Veröffentlichung … obschon das Niveau dieser EP gleich bleibend hoch ist, hat es mir ‚Death & Legacy‘ mit seinem Psychotic Waltz-Gedächtnis Twin-Gitarrensolo besonders angetan … wer auf progressiven Thrash steht, kommt jedenfalls an SWEEPING DEATH nicht vorbei.“
(Darkscene.at)

8,5 / 10
„Die Band bezeichnet ihren Stil selbst als „Progressive Thrash Metal“, was den Nagel auf den Kopf trifft, denn die sechs Tracks sind gleichzeitig heavy as shit und filigran wie Origami.“
(Obliveon)

8,5 / 10
„… simply surprises with convention, performance and interesting ideas. A little Thrash Metal, Heavy, Speed, Power Metal with a bit of progressive. An explosive mix that resulted in a truly intriguing mini album. Waiting for a full-length album.“
(Power Metal Warrior)

8,5 / 10
„… their innovative Thrash Metal sound is both melodic and dynamic and of course has their own personal touch … there can be comparisons with such bands like ANNIHILATOR, MEGADETH and TOURNIQUET … one of the most original works that I have listened to lately …“
(Behind The Veil)

8,2 / 10
„The group’s sound does not stop … at the Bay Area … but dare with atmospheres and musical variations that remind about Mekong Delta and especially Savatage, not forgetting that we are in the new millennium and that the progressive has ennobled even the Extreme Metal (Opeth) … a very well thought out album that alternates traditionally Thrash songs, even if played divinely (‚My Insanity‘ and ‚Death & Legacy‘) to others where the progressive vein takes the talent of the group by the hand and accompanies … technical championship.“
(In Your Eyes)

8,1 / 10
„… eine gute EP … die das Potential der Band aufzeigt … SWEEPING DEATH haben hiermit definitiv einen Grundstein gelegt … der angedeutete Spagat zwischen klassischem Thrash und der Moderne gelingt größtenteils und macht Spaß. Ich bin gespannt auf die kommenden Werke.“
(Zephyrs Odem)

8 / 10
„Keine Anzeichen von Stilwirrwarr, Orientierungs- oder gar Konzeptionslosigkeit, hier hat alles Hand und Fuß. Der Hörer darf von dem Gebotenen schon beeindruckt sein … ´Astoria´ ist ein beeindruckender Einstieg der jungen Burschen, die wir auf jeden Fall im Auge behalten sollten. Wer es anspruchsvoller mag, ohne dabei überfordert zu werden, der sollte SWEEPING DEATH nicht übergehen.“
(Streetclip.tv)

8 / 10
„… ist „Astoria“ keineswegs nur etwas für eingefleischte Prog/Thrash Metal Anhänger, da es so viel mehr zu bieten hat. Man bedenke, dass die Jungs begabt sind UND sich trauen, mal die Tür aufzumachen, um aus der Welt des steinharten Metals herauszutreten.“
(Schwermetallvergiftung)

8 / 10
„… can be called as an opus; it has loads of variety in it, but it stays well in the hands of the band, and doesn’t jump over the hedgerow and shite on too many territories.“
(Archaic Metallurgy)

8 / 10
„… like a hybrid of IRON MAIDEN, ARTILLERY and HADES … be sure to follow this newcomer band that are the next generation of Metal.“
(Metal Temple)

78 / 100
„When thinking about older progressive/technical Thrash bands, Coroner, Sanctuary and Anacrusis come out of the hat first. Later the band get somewhat more thrashy and there’s some wild screams and instrumental acrobatics.“
(Metal Archives)

7,5 / 10
„SWEEPING DEATH überraschen auf „Astoria“ mit Kreativität, Eigenständigkeit und einer Reife, die einem Erstling meist nicht zugemutet werden kann.“
(Undergrounded.de)

11 / 15
„SWEEPING DEATH zeigen, dass es auch 2017 im Thrash Metal noch frische Ideen gibt. Auf ihrem Debut distanziert sich die Band vom vorherrschenden Epigonentum und macht mit „Astoria“ einen vielversprechenden Schritt in ihrer noch jungen Karriere.“
(Musikreviews.de)

7,25 / 10
„… complex compositional structures … melody … and continuous changes of pace that will no doubt bring Iron Maiden to mind …“
(Friedhof)

3,5 / 5
„Feine NWOBHM Melodien der Marke Iron Maiden … werten das herkömmliche, frisch-ungestüme Thrash Brett super auf … das Gemisch von anstachelnden Gitarren-Riffs bis hin zum weitschweifigen Refrainstrukturen ist reichhaltig … zu keinem Zeitpunkt wird das Programm langweilig … macht richtig Laune und vorrangig dürfte der Band ein enormer Sprung in der Karriereleiter hold sein … dürfte klassische Heavy Metal Fans, wie daneben Thrash-Verehrer gleichermaßen begeistern … zeugt von vielen Elementen der ausgefeilten Qualität …“
(Metal Underground.at)

9 / 15
„Einen ganz starken Eindruck hinterlassen SWEEPING DEATH mit ihrem Debüt „Astoria“.“
(Legacy)

7 / 10
„Für die relativ junge History der Band ist es erstaunlich, welche instrumentalen Fähigkeiten die einzelnen Musiker bereits besitzen. Gespielt wird eine Mischung aus technischem Thrash und ProgMetal, was natürlich eine grundsolide musikalische Qualifikation voraussetzt … die Grundausrichtung liegt in härterer Gangart, irgendwo zwischen hartem Power Metal und Thrash … Songs wie der Opener „My Insanity“ und „Pioneer Of Time“ legen eher thrashig los, von hohem Spielwitz und Können geprägt, bevor beim Titelsong „Astoria“ in typischen ProgMetal umgeschwenkt wird … man darf durchaus den ein oder anderen Gedanken an Bands wie Fates Warning oder Vanden Plas haben.“
(Rock Castle Franken)

„SWEEPING DEATH push boundaries within a diverse range of Metal music. Going from the power of Power Metal, the high-tech excesses of so-called ‚epic‘, SWEEPING DEATH’s Metal is always, without any problem, Thrash Metal in its purest sense. On top of that, they further bring the kind of Heavy Metal to the front, as only the great ones on earth can do this way. The EP ‚Astoria‘ is the kind that makes us look expectantly to the future. Because with this passionate approach, full of riffs that strike sparks in our souls, these Germans can still get very far in the global Metal scene.“
(Snooze Control)

„Man nehme einen großen Mixer und eine Menge Riffs und Vocals á la ANNIHILATOR, EXODUS, DREAM THEATER, SACROSANCT, MEGADETH, PANTERA und BLIND GUARDIAN und das „Chop Suey“ klingt nach SWEEPING DEATH … sehr progressiv und die Langeweile hat keine Chance. Wenn Elias, Simon, Markus, Tobias und Andreas das live auch so umsetzen, dann Hut ab!“
(Heavy Metal Heaven)

„… in der Schnittmenge von Annihilator, Judas Priest und Fates Warning … ähnlich wie seinerzeit Slayer auf ihrem Thrash Metal-Meilenstein „Reign In Blood“ schaffen es auch SWEEPING DEATH auf „Astoria“ in einer guten halben Stunde „alles zu sagen“, was es in ihrem Genre auf einem Album zu sagen gibt … absoluter Geheimtipp!“
(Soundcheck.de)

„… a really solid mash-up of classic Heavy Metal and progressive Thrash Metal … six-pack of technical fury … fast, fun, and (above all!) high flying leads … behind the drum kit (where he excels!), Tobias Kasper provides some perfectly-placed piano … powerful debut … excitement … not just for the progressive-minded fans of Heavy/Thrash, but anyone that just loves good German Heavy Metal!“
(Heavy Metal Time Machine)

„Das Zusammenspiel beider Gitarren ist richtig gut … das Gesamtbild bleibt eingängig … Thrash-Bands wie Metallica, Exodus, Heathen, Testament oder Megadeth haben hörbar Eindruck hinterlassen … diese Band hat viel Potenzial …“
(Crossfire Metal)

„Alles in Allem ist ‚Astoria‘ ein liebevoll und leidenschaftlich komponiertes Repertoire aus kontrastreich inszenierten Einzelteilen. Meiner Meinung nach sind SWEEPING DEATH eine vielversprechende Truppe mit auffallend talentierten Teamplayern. Eine wahre Freude für den vielseitig orientierten Metalhead.“
(Metalogy)

„With a modern approach to the classic, SWEEPING DEATH show versatility in terms of performance, speed and composition. By combining several sonorities, not only in style but also in ages, they can perfectly create a bridge between the past and the present.“
(Metal Em Portugal)

„Ein weiterer erstklassiger Newcomer aus den bayerischen Landen … es dominiert eher anspruchsvolles, meist zweistimmiges Riffing mit abwechslungsreichen Arrangements und vielen Breaks … auch die gelungene Produktion passt perfekt zu den Songs … auf „Astoria“ feuern SWEEPING DEATH ihre Ideen schon im Akkord raus, hoffentlich bleibt da noch genug für weitere Glanztaten übrig.“
(Totentanz)

„Dieses Debüt bietet eine schöne Facette aus Prog und Thrash Metal und kommt damit sehr abwechslungsreich und wuchtig um die Ecke … sehr gut produziert und vielschichtig … raffinierte Riffs und fette Drums, gepaart mit schönen Melodien und mitreißenden Vocals … als Querverweise kann man hier getrost Bands wie Annihilator, Judas Priest, Dream Theater, Pink Floyd oder Pantera nennen. „Astoria“ ist also ein Tipp für alle, die etwas Neues und Interessantes hören möchten, ohne dabei vor den Kopf gestoßen zu werden. Sehr empfehlenswert …“
(Metalmieze)

„You will appreciate positively their executive level, the action performed by the strings and drums, the vocals are also nice. Their sound is characterized by a pleasant sharpness, transports group dynamics without mechanistic amenities.“
(Flight Of Pegasus)

„Fakt ist, das ich kein einziges Haar in der Suppe finde, die die Bayern da kochen. Jeder Song hat seinen eigenen Charme, und fasziniert auf seine eine Art und Weise … an SWEEPING DEATH mit ihrem neuesten Werk „Astoria“ kommt man nicht vorbei. Nicht nur für die eingefleischten Metalheads geeignet, sondern auch eine gute Einstiegsdroge in die Metalwelt! Zugreifen Leute!“
(Bad BlackUnicorn)

„Eine Handvoll spektakulärer Soli, ein halbes Dutzend Neo Klassik-Zitate, diverse progressive Einschübe und die herrlich trockene Produktion erheben diesen „Shortplayer“ letztendlich zum unbedingten Geheimtipp für alle anspruchsvollen (Old School-) Metaller.“
(Metal Hammer)

„… BINGO! … old school influences from classic progressive thrash bands like Deathrow, Watchtower … somehow marked by 80`s and 90`s sound and SWEEPING DEATH is just doing their thing so convincing … great quality …“
(Monarch Magazine)

„… tackles bands like Machine Head, Nevermore or Annihilator … at the same time they are not alien to the progressive stuff, thanks to intricate melodies, with an impressive pair of guitars (the riffs are murderers) …“
(Rocka Rolla)

„Energiegeladen und quirlig …“
(Silence Magazin)

„Zwischen den alten Alben von Anthrax und Metallica, klassischen Heavy Metal/NWOBHM-Riffs und Schreien, bis hin zu richtig groovigen Abschnitten wechselt die Band spielerisch hin und her, lässt alles organisch zusammenfließen und durchtränkt das Ganze immer wieder mit ordentlich progressiven Ansätzen.“
(Metal Viewer)

„… eine gute Mischung zwischen Trivium, Metallica und Iron Maiden … die klassischen Metal-Gitarren, der klassische und prägende Gesang machen den neuen Sound von SWEEPING DEATH aus …“
(Bungalou)

„A pleasant surprise from Germany this way comes, a young outfit specializing in brisk classic Power/Thrash with both a melodic and progressive flair as evident from the interesting varied opener ‚My Insanity‘.“
(The Thrash Metal Guide)

„I like those new attempts on a classic way of the Metal music. It’s band’s like SWEEPING DEATH that dare to go new ways even where tradition may say that it’s forbidden to do this. They don’t care and go their own way … ‚Astoria‘ sounds promising …“
(Metal Underdogs)

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NORTHERN LINES – Own identity absolutely preferred

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Own identity absolutely preferred

NORTHERN LINES come together as a band at the end of 2012, starting their activity in 2013. The multiple outstanding Italian formation performs a special as interesting, refreshing and listenable kind of INSTRUMENTAL PROGRESSIVE FUSION ROCK.

The band consists of Cristiano Schirò on drums, Alberto Lo Bascio on guitar and Stefano Silvestri on Bass. The three sophisticated musicians decide to give life to the project because of their necessity to have a free musical space. Free from trending patterns, son of modern times but with roots solidly anchored in the 70s, real cultural heaven from which the three of them feel at home.

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, but also The Aristocrats and Rush, this is their field of study and listening. To this initial piece of the puzzle, they add a sense of humor and self-irony, playing around inside of their music, alternating revisited classic patterns (maybe in odd time signatures), with changes of tempo and style.

All of this is delivered through a sincere Hard Rock approach, without the need of too much sonic-artifacts. It’s not the kind of Prog music to be connected with the concept of Suite, but rather that of synthesis.

Guitarist Alberto Lo Bascio and drummer Cristiano Schirò came to know each other, and shortly after started collaborating, in 2008, recording three singles together.

The musical collaboration between bassist Stefano Silvestri and drummer Cristiano begun in 2010, when they started playing together in a classic rock project, recording an EP.

In May/June of 2016, NORTHERN LINES begun recording their second studio album at Music-Up Recording Studio, in Rome. It’s a different approach from their first work „Farts from SETI Code“, rich of comical randomness and imbued with a „playfully“ mood.

Their second longplay-release finds its identity in the form of a concept album. Death is the leading theme, a death seen through the eyes of fear, a paralyzing emotion, but of surprising effect nonetheless.

„The Fearmonger“ (date of release: January 2017) sees the addition of piano, synth and hammond sections, which make up the pivotal points of the creative variation from NORTHERN LINES.

 

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SANDNESS – Strong 80s roots keep also high material stable

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Strong 80s roots keep also high material stable

SANDNESS is the striking result of a project which started out in 2008, when two teenage friends, Mark Denkley and Metyou ToMeatyou (bass and drums respectively) decided to form a HARD ROCK band, in order to bring the ‘80s back to life with original tracks.

The band’s line-up went through some changes across the years, and the only one who seemed to have the same ambitions of the founding members was Robby Luckets, who joined the band in 2009 and is now SANDNESS‘ lead and rhythmic guitar player.

During the last few years the band has achieved a good success both in Italy and abroad, and they had the chance to play as support band for renowned musicians such as Adam Bomb (2010), L.A. Guns (2011) and Tygers Of Pan Tang in 2015.

SANDNESS released their first demo „Return To Decadence“ in 2010, but it’s with the second one, „Life Without Control“ (2011), that they started their rise to success all over the world thanks to the digital media.

In 2011 SANDNESS went on a short tour in the Latvian capital Riga and in 2012 the rockin‘ boys played the renowned „Glam Fest“ in Marseilles, France.

In the past few years they also went on several European tours (2013, 2014 and 2015) and gained fans from all over the Continent. Their first official album „Like An Addiction“, was released worldwide on 5th April 2013 by Sleaszy Rider Records, with which their record contract has been renewed in 2016.

SANDNESS‘ second album is entitled „Higher & Higher“(date of release: 16th December 2016).

The hopeful three-piece will promote its new tracks on new European dates which will be announced very soon.

 

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ROXIN‘ PALACE – High time for a direct confrontation course with real life!

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High time for a direct confrontation course with real life!

Born under the monicker Modern Middle Ages these casual bunch of SLEAZE HARD ROCK enthusiasts eventually became ROXIN‘ PALACE and was founded in 2011 by Crown, guitar player in the bands Revoltons and Hell, ex drummer of Elvenking.

For rhythm guitar duties Crown recruited his friend Slaver. Later they completed their blowing rhythm section with bass maniac Garret, who had many years of experience mainly in Hard Rock cover bands, and the young talented singer Axel, completing the line up in March 2012.

ROXIN‘ PALACE began recording the debut right away at the Artesonika Studios, putting together 10 tracks.

Later the group started its live activity sharing stages with acts such as Phantom X (USA), Salamandra (Czech Rep) and Jettblack (UK). The album was mixed by swedish producer Staffan Karlsson, and has been released on June 7th, 2013 by the Germany company SAOL Music.

To promote the debut release, ROXIN‘ PALACE has been busy again, on an intense live activity, culminate with new shows in Czech Republic and the presence at prestigious festival Metal Days (Slovenia) together with acts such Obituary, Satyricon, Manilla Road.

During the fall of 2014, ROXIN‘ PALACE faced an important change replacing singer Axel, guitarist Slaver and bass player Garret with new members: Al (vocals) and Gian (bass).

The new line-up wrote songs for a second album and the new release „Freaks Of Society“ has been released in October 2016 via established record company Sleaszy Rider Records.

„Freaks Of Society“ is full of pure life and brings back easily lots of the great positive feeling out of the 80s, when popular acts like Mötley Crüe, Guns ‚N Roses, Skid Row, Dangerous Toys, L.A. Guns, Bullet Boys, Roxx Gang, Ratt, Faster Pussycat, Vain, Bang Tango, Shotgun Messiah were a real big thing! Let’s get back to the thrilling rockin’ spirit of these colorful times with ROXIN‘ PALACE!

 

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SKULLWINX – On antique mission

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On antique mission

German EPIC SPEED METAL newcomers SKULLWINX hit hard with their second album „The Relic“.

The band is faster, stronger and more epic than ever before. The perfectionistic, diverse but still catchy songwriting, combined with the highclass production of the Grotesque Studios makes „The Relic“ become one of the most anticipated albums of 2016.

This time SKULLWINX presents themselves more mature than on their 2014 debut full-length release „The Missions Of Heracles“, they developed but still kept their unique sound.

„The Relic“ is again a concept based album, this time about historic tales and legends from mid-Europe, plus the title-track which describes the name SKULLWINX. It is the „Sign Of Fallen Kings“, the deadly prove of gods existence, a doomy view to theodicy – short „The Relic Of An Angel“.

„The Relic“ has been released on 24th of September via Metalizer Records.

The band is also very interested to play live on the globe as much as possible! Organizers & booking agents may get in touch:
booking@skullwinx.de

MEDIA FEEDBACK for SKULLWINX „The Relic“:

10 / 10
„… awesome Speed and Power Metal …“
(Demon Reports)

8 / 10
„With their own Epic Speed Metal style, SKULLWINX have hit the nail on the head with their second album “The Relic” … the band delivers a faster and stronger punch … “The Relic” talks about the legends and historic tales surrounding central Europe, from the majestic feats of Attila the Hun to the mystical legend of Beowulf … this album is a perfect reminder of the classic Metal tunes we all grew up with … “The Relic” is definitely the start for SKULLWINX … the maturity and improvement observed between the “The Mission Of Heracles” and “The Relic” is only proof that SKULLWINX are on the path to greatness … I definitely recommend “The Relic” for all Heavy Metal lovers.“
(Rejects)

8 / 10
„… specific and interesting … recommendation to listen to this new album of the fine Metalworkers from Germany.“
(Headbang)

7 / 10
(Streetclip.tv)

„‚The Relic‘ is primarily a record for fans of this genre, on an enormously high level.“
(Snooze Control)

„… an authentic epic Metal album with the „heartbreaking“ vocals … dares you to a continuous Headbanging!“
(R1 Radio)

„Easily enjoyable, this band knows how to capture the listener’s attention … vocals have an impressive range and all instrumentalists have ample opportunity to showcase their talent … what stands out with this band is all songs on this release appear to have catchy chorus lines without ripping off bands who have come before them.“
(Dave Wolff – Autoeroticasphyxium Zine)

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HAGGEFUGG – Prost!

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Prost!

„Wir sind HAGGEFUGG und ihr seid?“ heizt Sänger Yannick alias ‚Gregor Krähenkehle‘ das Publikum an. „HaggeFOLL!“, donnert die Menge prompt im Chor zurück. Das Publikum einbinden: HAGGEFUGG’sche Tradition!

Bandinfo:
Im Zeitalter der Fantastillionen Genres haben sich sechs Musiker aus Köln mit einem zwinkernden Auge dem PROST MITTELALTER PARTY ROCK verschrieben. Mit Hard Rock, Metal, Dudelsäcken und Schalmeien liefern sie ein musikalisches Fundament für wohl bekannte und zahlreiche eigene Melodien.

In ihren Texten behandeln diese fidelen Feierherzen mit Vorliebe die schönen Seiten des Lebens, oder greifen ‚mittelalterliche Motive‘ auf, die pointiert wiedergegeben werden.

Nüchtern betrachtet lässt sich die Musik von HAGGEFUGG zwar dem Mittelalter Rock und -Metal zuordnen, aber das alleine wird dem Spaß an der Musik und der Lebensfreude, die die Band gerne auf das Publikum überträgt, nicht gerecht. Musikalische Schubladen sind eng! Die Musiker von HAGGEFUGG wollen auf die Bühne!

Biographie:
2015 gaben HAGGEFUGG ihr Live-Debut, enterten schnell Bühnen von Koblenz bis Hamburg und veröffentlichten eine EP mit dem Titel „Trinkt aus“. Auf vielen Konzerten, lokalen Festivals und im Vorprogramm von etablierten Acts wie Russkaja und In Extremo – HAGGEFUGG gewann den Sängerstreit auf In Extremos 20 Wahre Jahre Festival – sammelte die fröhliche Formation bereits im ersten Bühnenjahr viel Erfahrung.

2016 treibt es den enorm spielfreudigen Haufen erneut weit über heimische Stadtgrenzen hinaus und am 12. November haben HAGGEFUGG ein Studioalbum mit dem durchaus programmatischen Titel „Metgefühl“ veröffentlicht.

MEDIA FEEDBACK für HAGGEFUGG „Metgefühl“:

„Eine sehr imposante erste Platte … sie reißt sofort mit und versetzt eine in die Anfangszeiten der Szene … klare Kauf-Empfehlung für alle die Metal hören aber vor allem für Mittelalterbegeisterte und insbesondere für diejenigen, die eine Abwechslung / Alternative zu den Größen der Szene suchen … ein in allen Bereichen qualitativ hochwertiges Meisterstück.“
(Metalblaze)

„Voller Kraft, fetten Rock und himmlischen Mittelalterklängen zeigen HAGGEFUGG, das sie sich keineswegs hinter den alteingesessenen Kollegen verstecken müssen, sondern mit einer erfrischenden Prise durch die Reihen jagen.“
(Bad Black Unicorn)

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HULDRE – Mysteriously charming

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Mysteriously charming

HULDRE’s long awaited sophomore album – „Tusmørke“ – is finally here!

HULDRE is an upcoming NORDIC FOLK METAL-name on the Folk Metal scene and they have, since 2010, excited people all over the world with their spectacular compositions inspired by Nordic Folk music, Metal and Rock.

Musically they offer catchy melodies of female vocals, violin, hurdy gurdy and flute on a heavy foundation of guitar, bass and drums.

HULDRE weaves a lyrical universe revolving around the forces of nature, and imagery of the folklore of years past.

The band is by now known for their unique and integrated liveshows, where the audience, in a forest of leaves, skull and bones, are blown back by the sheer joy of playing.

HULDRE’s debut album from 2012 – „Intet Menneskebarn“– was very well received by reviewers throughout the world and the band has through the years played at such venues as Copenhell and Wacken, won a few musical awards and built up a dedicated and loyal fanbase.

„Tusmørke“ was recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Lasse Lammert in LSD Studios in cooperation with HULDRE and is released on the 3rd of November. This will be celebrated with a release party at Loppen in Copenhagen.

MEDIA FEEDBACK for HULDRE „Tusmørke“:

4,5 / 5
„Separate mention for Nanna Barslev … the thing about this woman is incredible … she has a peculiar voice … that astonishes me … sings the songs so that the words seem to dance out of her mouth, and you are rocking at every moment with her voice… personality and talent at the top … If you like Folk Metal, maybe coming out a bit of the usual, then you cannot escape HULDRE and this disc.“
(Diario De Un Metalhead)

9 / 10
„With tons of Folk Metal in my collection, HULDRE manages it every single week to be in my playlist with at least one song … nothing but good … the band has matured even more and this album is produced very nice … although it’s Metal, the sound of HULDRE is quite clear, fitting the enchanting voice of Nanna perfectly … closing your eyes, you can imagine this Viking woman protection her tribe with her witchcraft … these unique vocals build up the nicely woven spells with the violin, hurdy-gurdy and flutes … again HULDRE made an awesome album …“
(Folk Metal.nl)

4 / 5
„…  The songs are better, the production is better, and the entire album seems to be thoroughly worked out from start to finish … nothing is left to chance, neither musically nor visually in cover and images. If you are into Folk Metal there is no way around Huldre’s ‚Tusmørke‘ …“
(Devilution.dk)

8 / 10
„… Folk Metal that is very traditional and melodic … production sounds very professional …“
(A Different Shade Of Black Metal)

„… listening to it feels like opening a treasure chest!“
(Snooze Control)

„This album is so well thought out and executed, it’s fun and enticing … rolling from entrancing vocals to amazing instrumental solos … this album has it all and is a delight! Barsley’s vocals are just exquisite, I can’t get enough of her singing! Her voice is showcased so well in this album.“
(Metal Nexus)

„In this second album HULDRE didn’t innovate, didn’t change nor complicate, they simply continued the brilliant path set on the debut work … said this way it may not sound much – but sometimes in the simplicity of actions lies the geniality of the results; “Tusmørke” it’s proof of that.“
(Metal Em Portugal)

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MYRKGRAV – Nordic Melancholy

proudly presents:

Nordic Melancholy

The MYRKGRAV album „Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen“ (translation: Thank you and farewell; times have changed) is difficult to give an unbiased description of. In essence, it is a follow-up to the 2006 debut album „Trollskau, Skrømt Og Kølabrenning“, but needless to say a lot can happen in ten years.

Still, „Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen“ represents a natural progression from what the debut album showcased: proper FOLK METAL with roots in the blacker side of the extreme Metal genres. „Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen“ has been launched on all streaming services October 26th.

Online FDR download with full resolution cover art from Bandcamp as well as physical format CD and limited edition CD in collaboration with Pest Productions and METALMESSAGE • Global PR is also scheduled, but release dates are TBA.

The goal of MYRKGRAV has always been to create a natural fusion between Scandinavian Folk music and extreme Metal. Whilst perhaps being an overly ambitious goal, „Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen“ further strengthens the Folk music elements of MYRKGRAV, without negating its extreme Metal roots.

One of the most important elements towards achieving a proper Folk and Metal blend was to incorporate traditional instruments into the songwriting process and giving them key roles in the compositions – rather than just to use them as a gimmick, which many so-called Folk Metal bands unfortunately suffer from.

Professional Hardanger fiddle artist Olav Luksengård Mjelvawas hired to not only record Hardanger fiddle parts for „Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen“, but also to aid in the production and arrangement stage of incorporating the instrument. The Hardanger fiddle is Norway’s national instrument, and adds another layer of the beautifully haunting Nordic Melancholy to MYRKGRAV’s latest compositions.

As the title of the album reveals, „Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen“ is also MYRKGRAV’s farewell record and disbanding statement all in one. Times change and the man changes with them. With a decade separating the first and second full-length with only crumbs having been shared in-between, naturally aspects have changed both for fans and band alike during the excruciatingly long radio silence. Because of this, the new album encompasses everything that MYRKGRAV’s has ever had to offer – or at least an attempt has been made, if we are making bold statements. As such, it was a natural choice to include re-arranged and re-recorded versions of a couple of old classic songs from the „Trollskau, Skrømt Og Kølabrenning“ album, as homage to what most would probably call OG MYRKGRAV.

Like always, Lars Jensen presents to the world with MYRKGRAV, through the voice of music, local history and Folklore from Ringerike, Krokskogen, Nordmarka, Lommedalen and the other nearby areas surrounding where he grew up.

Back in 2006 Lars was but a 19 year-old folklore enthusiast – but is now at 29 a student of folklore and ethnology at Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland. Having access to a wide array of Folklore and folkloristic learnings has also strengthened MYRKGRAV’s core value of exploring a culture unknown to most.

While not exactly time travel, MYRKGRAV aims to function as a looking glass into times past, its cultural oddities, values and stories. And while we are talking about stories, every single lyric for every song on the album will be illustrated with hand drawn illustrations in the style of famous Norwegian author, illustrator, painter and comic creater Kjell Aukrust.

MYRKGRAV is all about the full package. Not only is new music used to tell stories of times past, but the stories also deserve to come to life through visual representation. Hopefully these forgotten tales will come to life in the minds of the many, from all around the world, and take their place in history once more.

MEDIA FEEDBACK for MYRKGRAV „Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen“:

9,5 / 10
„I’m sure there are tons more but if I had to put a list of bands that everyone should know about and probably don’t, Norway’s Myrkgrav would most likely be at the top of my list … I am crossing my fingers that 10 years from now maybe you will revisit some of these tracks? I will keep the torch lit in the meantime… great album.“
(Folk-metal.nl)

85 / 100
„The songs are strong and at times just incredibly beautiful.“
(Ragherrie)

8 / 10
„Guests, which are a few on this release, did a great job and so the final ‚product‘ is at the highest level.“
(Headbang)

8 / 10
„… great sounding album from MYRKGRAV … if you are a fan of Black, Folk and Viking Metal, you should check out this recording.“
(A Different Shade Of Black Metal)

„… old fashioned Norwegian fiddle music crossed with the finest in ogre-roar Metal, and it is glorious … I mean, I love fiddle music and I love ogre-roar, so long as the doom is properly leavened, and in this case the Folk elements shine like bright ribbons on a dark tapestry … it is sweeping, majestic, overwhelming and boneshaking, the way ogre-roar Metal is supposed to be, at its finest when its power feels inexorable, like pull of the tide going out … it is also chair-shimmy music.“
(Now This Sound Is Brave)

„There are only a few Folk/Viking Metal bands that can truly combine extreme, fast-paced brutality with just enough folk influences and melody to set it apart from generic Black Metal … ”Takk Og Farvel; Tida Er Blitt Ei Annen” not only accomplishes this feat, but also has a great variety … not a detail has been overlooked, from the traditional percussion to the beautiful Nordic lyrics, and the amazingly authentic sounding folk elements … exceptional, moving fiddle playing, well varied and tactful drumming, and just magnificent riffs … the vocals are intense, or profound depending on the mood.The album has many sides. Somber, malicious, cheerful, or bittersweet … be it Black Metal tinged with gorgeous melodies, or 100 % authentic sounding Folk movements, it’s all powerful, gripping music … from the second the intro ends, into the pummeling first riff which you won’t be able to stop yourself from headbanging to, all the way to the melancholy, bittersweet closer Eld … this album is attention grabbing, and reeks heavily of everything Viking, Pagan and Folk … it reeks heavily of everything done right.“
(Absit Omen)

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