Daily Peaks · 28.10.2025

As a musician, I don't only appreciate music that fits into my prefabricated musical patterns, but also bands that are simply good bands and operate at a high level both technically and compositionally. This includes the Slovenian band Ambra, whose music doesn't really appeal to me because it doesn't fit into my rock and roll-influenced framework. Ambra is closer to Mastodon, Tool, and Gojira than to Motörhead, and I'm curious how they compose their music, how a band manages to play rhythms...

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...