Daily Peaks · 18.10.2025
When even the most extreme tags aren't enough to even manage to describe a band's musical style, then something truly extraordinary is on the turntable. I only discovered this band with their latest album, "I Believe in Halloween II," and at first, I didn't know where to place their very particular style. Well, it's truly a musical selection of the best from seemingly contradictory styles like heavy metal, gothic, horror, and punk, without sounding like the respective protagonists of these...
Heavystoned Albums · 16.04.2025
With The Spin, Messa takes another big step forward. Their fourth album is a dark, elegant ride through doom, gothic and even jazz-influenced territories – and it’s easily their most refined work to date. The first track, "Void Meridian," opens the gate into their world: slow, moody, and full of atmosphere. The sound is thick, but never overdone. Guitars ring like church bells in a storm. The rhythm section keeps it grounded. But it’s Sara Bianchin’s voice that really carries the weight...
Daily Peaks · 15.12.2023
Imagine the driving power of Scorpions´ "The Zoo" and the crystal clear vocal production of Black Sabbath´s Heaven and Hell, with a swagger of "Hole in the Sky". A fantastic appetizer for their upcoming album because the Jochum Brothers delivered a delicious early 80´s Metal cocktail; the tracklist already exists and we wait for the release of their full album after 4 years of waiting.
Heavystoned Albums · 05.07.2023
Hailing from Vienna and creating a surprising crossover between Gothic Rock, Metal and Trip Hop. The Great Grey Funk was one of the many interesting bands performing at the Blackdoor Music Fest 2023.