Markus' Heavy Music Blog

My world of music - est. 2013

CD review RADIO MOSCOW "New Beginning"

Veröffentlicht am 30. September 2017 von Markus W. in Radio Moscow, News, Classic Rock, Rock, Hardrock, Century Media, CD Review

CD review RADIO MOSCOW "New Beginning"

(7/10) Radio Moscow isn’t a Russian radio station. It’s actually a band that began to ‘broadcast’ rock music from Iowa to the world. In the meantime the trio moved to San Diego, California and releases their first album for Century Media; ten years after...

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CD review ACT OF DEFIANCE "Old Scars, New Wounds"

Veröffentlicht am 30. September 2017 von Markus W. in Act Of Defience, Thrash Metal, Heavy Metal, Speed Metal, Death Metal, News, Metal Blade, CD Review, Power Metal

CD review ACT OF DEFIANCE "Old Scars, New Wounds"

(8/10) L.A.-based Act Of Defiance started as a band three years ago. Even though the band itself is fairly new, the involved band members are highly experienced guys, having been part of metal acts such as Nevermore, Megadeth,.... Act Of Defiance that...

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Photos VALLENFYRE - live at Gebr. de Nobel, Leiden, NL

Veröffentlicht am 29. September 2017 von Markus W. in Vallenfyre, Photography, News, Gebr. De Nobel, Heavy Metal, Punk, Hardcore, Dark Metal, Doom Metal, Sludge

Photos VALLENFYRE - live at Gebr. de Nobel, Leiden, NL

Vallenfyre played a powerful show at Gebr. de Nobel in Leiden, NL a couple of weeks ago. Here are some pics from the awesome concert. Also check out Markus' Heavy Music Blog: mwiemetalblog.over-blog.com

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A live version of KANSAS' "Carry on Wayward Son"

Veröffentlicht am 29. September 2017 von Markus W. in Kansas, Rock, Hardrock, Classic Rock, News, Prog Rock, Frontiers Music, Live

A live version of KANSAS' "Carry on Wayward Son"

KANSAS - Carry On Wayward Son (LIVE IN US 2017) (Album Track). Taken from the album "LEFTOVERTURE LIVE & BEYOND" Out Nov 3rd 2017.

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CD review KADAVER "Rough Times"

Veröffentlicht am 29. September 2017 von Markus W. in Kadaver, Nuclear Blast, News, CD Review, Rock, Classic Rock, Retro Rock, Classic Metal, Heavy Metal, Hardrock

CD review KADAVER "Rough Times"

(8/10) Berlin’s music scene is a vital one with quite some rock acts that belong to the best Germany currently delivers when it comes to classic rock. The Travellin’ Jack released a mind-blowing album some weeks ago, followed now by Kadaver’s newest landmark....

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CD review KLOGR "Keystone"

Veröffentlicht am 29. September 2017 von Markus W. in Klogr, Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Modern Metal, Modern Rock, Zeta Factory

CD review KLOGR "Keystone"

(7/10) The first time I heard of Klogr was a few years back in time when the guys supported the mighty Prong on one of their European tour. The guys did a very good job, meaning their performance was very much appreciated by the crowd that actually came...

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CD review SATYRICON "Deep Calleth Upon Deep"

Veröffentlicht am 28. September 2017 von Markus W. in Satyricon, News, CD Review, Black Metal, Dark Metal, Napalm Records, Heavy Metal

CD review SATYRICON "Deep Calleth Upon Deep"

(8/10) In case you read some of my earlier reviews you know that sometimes I also talked about the artwork of albums, esp. if they didn’t fit to the music or looked quite ‘interesting’. Also when it comes to Satyricon’s newest strike the packaging is...

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CD review WUCAN "Reap the Storm"

Veröffentlicht am 28. September 2017 von Markus W. in Wucan, Krautrock, News, Rock, Classic Rock, Retro Rock, Hardrock, CD Review, MIG

CD review WUCAN "Reap the Storm"

(9/10) German-based Wucan might be still fairly new to many rock music enthusiasts even though the band received excellent feedback on their debut "Sow the Wind". Starting to an exciting journey through rock music back in 2011, Wucan achieved quite a...

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CD review NOCTURNAL RITES "Phoenix"

Veröffentlicht am 28. September 2017 von Markus W. in Nocturnal Rites, Melodic Metal, Power Metal, News, Heavy Metal, AFM Records

CD review NOCTURNAL RITES "Phoenix"

(6/10) Nocturnal Rites is an old acquaintance when it comes to metal. The guys began their journey through metal in the early 90’s with a passion for death metal. Over time the band from Umeå shiftedd their sound towards melodic power metal which helped...

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CD review 36 CRAZYFISTS "Lanterns"

Veröffentlicht am 27. September 2017 von Markus W. in 36 Crazyfists, Alternative Metal, Modern Metal, Nu Metal, Hardcore, News, CD Review

CD review 36 CRAZYFISTS "Lanterns"

(8/10) Hot stuff from cold Alaska means talking about 36 Carzyfists. The four-piece band from Anchorage debut in 1999 with the self-released “In the Skin” before finding a home at Roadrunner Records. Their seventh album “Time and Trauma” was their first...

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Live review AVATARIUM / THE SLAYERKING, De Flux, Zaandam, 24.09.2017

Veröffentlicht am 26. September 2017 von Markus W. in Avatarium, The Slayerking, Gothic, Doom Metal, Classic Rock, Rock, Dark Metal, Dark Rock, De Flux, Zaandam, Live, Live Review, Tour

Live review AVATARIUM / THE SLAYERKING, De Flux, Zaandam, 24.09.2017

Concerts on a Sunday night are always a challenge since it’s hard to get people to the venue, having a new work-week in front of them. However, the once that get out to a concert as a weekend-closer are the real and loyal fans who appreciate seeing their...

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CD review GRAVE PLEASURE "Motherblood"

Veröffentlicht am 26. September 2017 von Markus W. in Grave Pleasure, Dark Metal, Dark Rock, Post Punk, Punkrock, News, Century Media, Gothic

CD review GRAVE PLEASURE "Motherblood"

(8/10) Finnish rock outfit Grave Pleasure delivers their soundtrack for the dark season like autumn and winter right in time. The third album of the band this Helsinki-based band is an important one, having an impact on the future direction of this rock...

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CD review GUN "Favourite Pleasure"

Veröffentlicht am 25. September 2017 von Markus W. in Gun, Rock, Melodic Rock, News, CD Review, Hardrock, AOR

CD review GUN "Favourite Pleasure"

(8/10) Scottish Gun shouldn't be reduced to their early albums only. Yes, “Gallus” was an excellent sophomore album and “Swagger” used the momentum, becoming a great melodic rock album too. Last but not least it included with the Cameo cover version “Words...

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