Hamburg's death metal powerhouse Endseeker worked on a new album that is in the starting blocks. 'Mount Carcass' will be unleashed on April 16th and Markus' Heavy Music Blog got the opportunity to talk to Endseeker guitarist Ben Liepelt. Enjoy reading what Ben has to tell about the new album and more. Markus' Heavy Music... Continue Reading →
ENFORCER’s Olof Wikstrand talks about the new live album and more
Swedish metal enthusiasts Enforcer released with 'Live by Fire II' their second live album, recorded in Mexico City. Markus' Heavy Music Blog contacted Enforcer frontman Olof Wikstrand for getting some more insights when it comes to this live release. Read here what Olof has to tell. Markus' Heavy Music Blog: Hej Olof, hur mår du?... Continue Reading →
EPICA’s Mark Jansen talks about ‘Omega’, vlogs and challenges during a pandemic
Dutch symphonic metal powerhouse Epica has a new album in the start blocks. 'Omega' is the title of their newest offer and Markus' Heavy Music Blog had a chance to talk to Mark Jansen (guitar/growls) about the new album, the impact of the pandemic, the beauty of vlogs and the Omega Point Theory. Markus’ Heavy... Continue Reading →
LONG DISTANCE CALLING’s Jan Hoffmann talks about ‘Ghost’
After having released the stellar 'How Do We Want to Live?' longplayer in 2020 and after having played some small live shows during summer, Münster-based post-rock specialists Long Distance Calling unleash with 'Ghost' an EP that shows for a next time the entire musical potential of the quartet. Having found their own unique sound, the... Continue Reading →
IRON SAVIOR’s Piet Sielck talks about ‘Skycrest’, positivism and future plans
2020 was a challenging year for everybody and it was music, that saved the day more than once. Also Iron Savior had to face challenges and managed the end the year in a good way. Pandemic and illness of bassist Jan were two main things the band had to face. Still Iron Savior kept the... Continue Reading →
Jim Bacchi provides details about the first HITTMAN album in 27 years
After having played several festival shows over the last years and having with No Remorse Records a label that re-issued the Hittman debut album, a solid return of the US Metal veterans with a potential third album wasn't an unimaginable thing anymore (also read the interview from two years ago). Things got shape and form... Continue Reading →
Inverted CruciFox from THE NEPTUNE POWER FEDERATION unveils details about the new EP and more
In a world without COVID-19, Australian power house The Neptune Power Federation would have been on tour earlier this year. Since the virus forced everybody to change plans, the tour is postponed, but there are also good news reaching us from Down Under. The Neptune Power Federation announced a four songs comprising EP. The guys... Continue Reading →
LONG DISTANCE CALLING’s Jan Hoffmann talks about the new album
Not only that German Long Distance Calling deliver excellent new music on their newest album 'How Do We Want to Live?', they also gave the record a title that is food for thoughts. Perfectly matching the current time, the album title immediately triggers an individual reflection on the question. Markus' Heavy Music Blog had the... Continue Reading →
MESSIAH drummer Steve Karrer talks about the new EP, the new album and a concert played with a motorcycle helmet
Swiss metal pioneers Messiah recently announced a new EP, followed by a new longplayer later this year. 'Fracmont', so title of the new delivery, will be the first longplayer in 26 years for the band and is enough of a reason to reach out to Messiah drummer Steve Karrer for getting more insights about what... Continue Reading →
STYGIAN CROWN’s Rhett Davis talks about the debut album and the meaning of ‘candlethrower’
Stygian Crown, hailing from Los Angeles, California, has their debut album in starting blocks with a release, scheduled for the end of the month. The first full-length record features eight songs, all excellent ones. The album showcases a band that's hungry and their Epic Doom Metal is just putting a spell on you. Reason enough... Continue Reading →
SCHMIER from DESTRUCTION talks about the new live album, live shows and more
Destruction recently released a new live album called 'Born to Thrash - Live in Germany'. The album comes right in time to provide a very solid live vibe in a time when we all should be at festivals but instead stay home and listen to music. Destruction mainman Schmier made some time for you guys... Continue Reading →
Hamburg’s rock & metal scene in times of corona – BLAST BOMB
And on we go with our little series. Covid-19 and the taken measures have a big impact on everybody individually, but have also an impact on the music business. Enough of a reason to reach out to clubs, bands,… in the greater Hamburg area to see what the situation is and how everybody can stand... Continue Reading →
GUS G. talks about the new FIREWIND album
In times of Covid-19, cancelled live shows and more, there is also more positive news to report. One of it is a new Firewind album, which will be released on May 15th. Firewind guitarist Gus G. made some time for MHMB and provides some details about the new album and gives also some insight into how the current crisis affects him as a musician.
Hamburg’s rock & metal scene in times of corona – LOGO
Covid-19 and the taken measures have a big impact on everybody individually, but have also an impact on the music business. Enough of a reason to reach out to clubs, bands,… in the greater Hamburg area to see what the situation is and how everybody can stand together to go though this. Today we continue with... Continue Reading →
Hamburg’s rock & metal scene in times of corona – PARAGON
Covid-19 and the taken measures have a big impact on everybody individually, but have also an impact on the music business. Enough of a reason to reach out to clubs, bands,… in the greater Hamburg area to see what the situation is and how everybody can stand together to go though this. Today we continue with... Continue Reading →