Bloodywood is one of the most intriguing bands in contemporary metal. The band has become one of the most important metal acts from India, a career that wasn't so obvious in the beginning. Bloodywood started in 2016 as a cover and parody band. It was their YouTube channel that first brought some attention, and slowly... Continue Reading →
Review PIERCE THE VEIL ‘The Jaws of Life’
Pierce The Veil belong more to the rock genre and don't really offer metal. Nevertheless, the band is also interesting for one or the other reader of Markus' Heavy Music Blog. Rolling Stone Magazine described the band's sound as "hyperactive, progressive post-hardcore" and they are certainly not wrong. The trio of Vic Fuentes, Tony Perry... Continue Reading →
CD review PROTEST THE HERO ‘Palimpsest’
Protest The Hero's new offer is a complex album. Complexity in itself isn't something bad but the portion that's offered by the four Canadians demands an effort from the listener. 'Modern', 'Metal', 'Alternative' and 'Progressive' are the key terms that describe the album best. When I listened to the album the first time a got... Continue Reading →
CD review AUGUST BURNS RED 'Guardians'
August Burns Red's lyrical concept behind 'Guardians' became much more relevant than what the band maybe had in mind when starting work on the new album. Guitarist Brent Rambler describes the album title as addressing "a loose theme of being there for another person who’s reaching out for help. This individual who saves the day acts like a guardian." These guardians are more relevant than ever these days.









