#80smetal — Public Fediverse posts
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Nation’s Beefcakes Demand All ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Shirts Be Sold With Sleeves Pre-Cut
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Nation’s Beefcakes Demand All ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Shirts Be Sold With Sleeves Pre-Cut
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Nation’s Beefcakes Demand All ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Shirts Be Sold With Sleeves Pre-Cut
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Nation’s Beefcakes Demand All ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Shirts Be Sold With Sleeves Pre-Cut
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Nation’s Beefcakes Demand All ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Shirts Be Sold With Sleeves Pre-Cut
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It must be Friday. Some words of inspiration from … Judas Priest. 😉
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#PointOfEntry
#WeatherThatFuckinStormMaking a curve or taking the strain
On the decline, or out on the wane
Oh, everybody breaks down sooner or later
We'll put it to rights, we'll square up and mend
Back on your feet to take the next bend
You weather every storm that's coming at you -
Remembering Steve Clark who was born on this day in 1960.
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Remembering Steve Clark who was born on this day in 1960.
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Happy Birthday to Angus Young who was born on this day in 1955.🤘🎸
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Happy Birthday to Angus Young who was born on this day in 1955.🤘🎸
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The memory remains …
Late in 1981 an ad in The Recycler, an LA weekly, reads: "Drummer looking for other metal musicians to jam with Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head and Iron Maiden." Guitarists James Hetfield and Hugh Tanner of Leather Charm answered the advertisement and on March 14, 1982, Metallica makes their live debut on the Radio City stage in Aneheim, California. #metallica #80smetal #80srock #hughtanner #jameshetfield #larsulrich #rock #rockmusic #music…
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This is Spinal Tap was released in theatres on this day in 1984.
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Ozzy Osbourne Art by Mauricio Sobalvarro - Fine Art America
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-ozzy-osbourne-mauricio-sobalvarro.html #OzzyOsbourne
#Ozzy
#PrinceOfDarkness
#BlackSabbath
#HeavyMetal
#Metal
#RandyRhoads
#ZakkWylde
#BlizzardOfOzz
#CrazyTrain
#NoMoreTears
#BarkAtTheMoon
#OzzyOsbourneForever
#OzzyOsbourneFans
#OzzyOsbourneFansForever
#OzzyOsbourneTribute
#RIPOzzy
#OzzyOsbourneBrasil
#OzzyRules
#PatientNumber9
#DegradationRules
#JakeELee
#TonyIommi
#GeezerButler
#BillWard
#MetalLegend
#MetalIcon
#80sMetal
#80sRock
#Rock
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Happy Birthday to Axl Rose who was born on this day in 1962.🤘
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Happy Birthday to Axl Rose who was born on this day in 1962.🤘
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As Dee Snider of Twisted Sister fame once said “I wanna rock.”
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#SomewhereInTimeSo understand
Don't waste your time always searching for those Wasted Years
Face up
Make your stand
Realize you're living in the golden years -
https://www.europesays.com/uk/552093/ Bergfried – Romantik III Review #1980s #2025 #3.0 #80sMetal #AncientMastery #Annihilator #AustralianMetal #AustrianMetal #Bergfried #Blink182 #BloodStar #Dragony #Elvenking #Enforcer #Entertainment #EternalChampion #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HighRollerRecords #Meatloaf #music #Narzissus #Oct25 #PatBenatar #PopRock #RedEyeTemple #Review #Reviews #RomantikIII #Smoulder #TheCult #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Bergfried – Romantik III Review
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and foll…
#NewsBeep #News #Music #1980s #2025 #3.0 #80sMetal #AncientMastery #Annihilator #AustralianMetal #AustrianMetal #Bergfried #Blink-182 #BloodStar #Dragony #Elvenking #Enforcer #Entertainment #EternalChampion #Hardrock #HeavyMetal #HighRollerRecords #Meatloaf #Narzissus #Oct25 #PatBenatar #PopRock #RedEyeTemple #review #Reviews #RomantikIII #Smoulder #TheCult #UK #UnitedKingdom
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Bergfried – Romantik III Review
By Grin Reaper
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023,1 Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides in on a wave of 80s nostalgia to deliver debut full-length Romantik III. The conclusion of a trilogy, main character Anna (voiced by Anna de Savoy2) tirelessly roams hell in pursuit of her lost lover. During the search, Anna clashes with God and Devil3 in her quest for love reunited. Bergfried and the Romantik series are the creations of Erech von Lothringen, guitarist on Romantik III and mastermind of Narzissus and Ancient Mastery, among others. While his other projects lean toward black metal, Bergfried forges something entirely different—a rock opera. Does Bergfried’s take on the style breathe new life into a tale as old as time, or would it have been kinder to leave it in the past?
If The Dark Crystal and Star Wars-inspired album art doesn’t clue you in, 80s vibes radiate throughout Romantik III, but not in the way I initially expected. Advance single “Queen of the Dead” sizzles with its Smouldering good hooks. Upon hearing it the first time, the promise of polished steel, bulging breastplates, and synth-laden heavy metal really rattled my saber. Listening through the entire album, however, reveals an altogether different beast. Lead track “Dark Wings” takes off with a riff that could easily nestle into The Cult’s Love, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Romantik III doesn’t follow the boot-trodden, retro heavy metal path of Eternal Champion or Blood Star. Instead, Bergfried’s platter favors an intersection of Meatloaf (“Dark Wings”) and Pat Benatar (“Fallen from Grace”).
Romantik III’s success hinges on Anna de Savoy’s performance, and she mostly triumphs alongside von Lothringen and various guests.4 Never satisfied to linger on one sound for too long, Bergfried bears a handful of ballads (“For the Cursed,” “Star-Crossed Love”), 80s pop rock anthems (“Dark Wings,” “Tears of a Thousand Years”), and a touch of pop punk à la Blink-182 (“Serenades,” after the unadorned piano-ballad intro). Throughout the album, Anna de Savoy brandishes her voice to carry the story forward, harnessing an earnest, commanding presence. Unfortunately, her voice falters on a few occasions (the pre-chorus of “Tears of a Thousand Years,” for example), undermining an otherwise tremendous display of heartfelt conviction. The music supports her effectively, with rollicking guitar, synth, and bass undergirding the tale Anna spins without ever pulling attention away from her for too long. The guitar solos warrant praise as well,5 expanding Romantik III’s sonic range with snappy licks and quicker paces to keep things moving.
An organic mix and slick diversity pervade Romantik III’s nine tracks, preventing Bergfried from getting too mired in morose exposition. That said, some of the slower moments undercut the momentum built by preceding ones. In particular, the transition from “Gates of Fate” to “Serenades” dampens impact. The former is a rousing track that yields to a minute-long piano and vocal passage. “Serenades” eventually picks up, but by then the energy has stalled and requires a jump-start. The same issue recurs between “Tears of a Thousand Years” and “Star-Crossed Love.” Ballads can offer moments to expound on important story elements without distraction, and can also be an effective mechanism to control pace. What works against Bergfried in Romantik III, though, is that the best moments are the upbeat ones. Still, the individual track lengths are concise, and an easy-to-digest, forty-four-minute runtime makes replays easy. The mix and master are also perfectly suited to the 80s atmosphere, with bouncy bass and natural drums recalling production predating loudness wars and digitally-enhanced perfection.
Bergfried’s Romantik III does something many bands struggle with by creating a unique vision and sound that leans heavily on influences without aping them. With further refinement, their next project could be something fabulous, but for the time being Bergfried has bestowed listeners with an intriguing and offbeat album. I enjoyed my time with it, yet I’m not sure I’ll return to the Romatik series often. Given the talent and care that went into crafting it, though, I’ll be acutely attuned to whatever adventure these romantiks embark on next.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: High Roller Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 24th, 2025#1980s #2025 #30 #80sMetal #AncientMastery #Annihilator #AustralianMetal #AustrianMetal #Bergfried #Blink182 #BloodStar #Dragony #Elvenking #Enforcer #EternalChampion #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HighRollerRecords #Meatloaf #Narzissus #Oct25 #PatBenatar #PopRock #RedEyeTemple #Review #Reviews #RomantikIII #Smoulder #TheCult
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Bergfried – Romantik III Review
By Grin Reaper
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023,1 Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides in on a wave of 80s nostalgia to deliver debut full-length Romantik III. The conclusion of a trilogy, main character Anna (voiced by Anna de Savoy2) tirelessly roams hell in pursuit of her lost lover. During the search, Anna clashes with God and Devil3 in her quest for love reunited. Bergfried and the Romantik series are the creations of Erech von Lothringen, guitarist on Romantik III and mastermind of Narzissus and Ancient Mastery, among others. While his other projects lean toward black metal, Bergfried forges something entirely different—a rock opera. Does Bergfried’s take on the style breathe new life into a tale as old as time, or would it have been kinder to leave it in the past?
If The Dark Crystal and Star Wars-inspired album art doesn’t clue you in, 80s vibes radiate throughout Romantik III, but not in the way I initially expected. Advance single “Queen of the Dead” sizzles with its Smouldering good hooks. Upon hearing it the first time, the promise of polished steel, bulging breastplates, and synth-laden heavy metal really rattled my saber. Listening through the entire album, however, reveals an altogether different beast. Lead track “Dark Wings” takes off with a riff that could easily nestle into The Cult’s Love, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Romantik III doesn’t follow the boot-trodden, retro heavy metal path of Eternal Champion or Blood Star. Instead, Bergfried’s platter favors an intersection of Meatloaf (“Dark Wings”) and Pat Benatar (“Fallen from Grace”).
Romantik III’s success hinges on Anna de Savoy’s performance, and she mostly triumphs alongside von Lothringen and various guests.4 Never satisfied to linger on one sound for too long, Bergfried bears a handful of ballads (“For the Cursed,” “Star-Crossed Love”), 80s pop rock anthems (“Dark Wings,” “Tears of a Thousand Years”), and a touch of pop punk à la Blink-182 (“Serenades,” after the unadorned piano-ballad intro). Throughout the album, Anna de Savoy brandishes her voice to carry the story forward, harnessing an earnest, commanding presence. Unfortunately, her voice falters on a few occasions (the pre-chorus of “Tears of a Thousand Years,” for example), undermining an otherwise tremendous display of heartfelt conviction. The music supports her effectively, with rollicking guitar, synth, and bass undergirding the tale Anna spins without ever pulling attention away from her for too long. The guitar solos warrant praise as well,5 expanding Romantik III’s sonic range with snappy licks and quicker paces to keep things moving.
An organic mix and slick diversity pervade Romantik III’s nine tracks, preventing Bergfried from getting too mired in morose exposition. That said, some of the slower moments undercut the momentum built by preceding ones. In particular, the transition from “Gates of Fate” to “Serenades” dampens impact. The former is a rousing track that yields to a minute-long piano and vocal passage. “Serenades” eventually picks up, but by then the energy has stalled and requires a jump-start. The same issue recurs between “Tears of a Thousand Years” and “Star-Crossed Love.” Ballads can offer moments to expound on important story elements without distraction, and can also be an effective mechanism to control pace. What works against Bergfried in Romantik III, though, is that the best moments are the upbeat ones. Still, the individual track lengths are concise, and an easy-to-digest, forty-four-minute runtime makes replays easy. The mix and master are also perfectly suited to the 80s atmosphere, with bouncy bass and natural drums recalling production predating loudness wars and digitally-enhanced perfection.
Bergfried’s Romantik III does something many bands struggle with by creating a unique vision and sound that leans heavily on influences without aping them. With further refinement, their next project could be something fabulous, but for the time being Bergfried has bestowed listeners with an intriguing and offbeat album. I enjoyed my time with it, yet I’m not sure I’ll return to the Romatik series often. Given the talent and care that went into crafting it, though, I’ll be acutely attuned to whatever adventure these romantiks embark on next.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: High Roller Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 24th, 2025#1980s #2025 #30 #80sMetal #AncientMastery #Annihilator #AustralianMetal #AustrianMetal #Bergfried #Blink182 #BloodStar #Dragony #Elvenking #Enforcer #EternalChampion #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HighRollerRecords #Meatloaf #Narzissus #Oct25 #PatBenatar #PopRock #RedEyeTemple #Review #Reviews #RomantikIII #Smoulder #TheCult
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Bergfried – Romantik III Review
By Grin Reaper
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023,1 Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides in on a wave of 80s nostalgia to deliver debut full-length Romantik III. The conclusion of a trilogy, main character Anna (voiced by Anna de Savoy2) tirelessly roams hell in pursuit of her lost lover. During the search, Anna clashes with God and Devil3 in her quest for love reunited. Bergfried and the Romantik series are the creations of Erech von Lothringen, guitarist on Romantik III and mastermind of Narzissus and Ancient Mastery, among others. While his other projects lean toward black metal, Bergfried forges something entirely different—a rock opera. Does Bergfried’s take on the style breathe new life into a tale as old as time, or would it have been kinder to leave it in the past?
If The Dark Crystal and Star Wars-inspired album art doesn’t clue you in, 80s vibes radiate throughout Romantik III, but not in the way I initially expected. Advance single “Queen of the Dead” sizzles with its Smouldering good hooks. Upon hearing it the first time, the promise of polished steel, bulging breastplates, and synth-laden heavy metal really rattled my saber. Listening through the entire album, however, reveals an altogether different beast. Lead track “Dark Wings” takes off with a riff that could easily nestle into The Cult’s Love, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Romantik III doesn’t follow the boot-trodden, retro heavy metal path of Eternal Champion or Blood Star. Instead, Bergfried’s platter favors an intersection of Meatloaf (“Dark Wings”) and Pat Benatar (“Fallen from Grace”).
Romantik III’s success hinges on Anna de Savoy’s performance, and she mostly triumphs alongside von Lothringen and various guests.4 Never satisfied to linger on one sound for too long, Bergfried bears a handful of ballads (“For the Cursed,” “Star-Crossed Love”), 80s pop rock anthems (“Dark Wings,” “Tears of a Thousand Years”), and a touch of pop punk à la Blink-182 (“Serenades,” after the unadorned piano-ballad intro). Throughout the album, Anna de Savoy brandishes her voice to carry the story forward, harnessing an earnest, commanding presence. Unfortunately, her voice falters on a few occasions (the pre-chorus of “Tears of a Thousand Years,” for example), undermining an otherwise tremendous display of heartfelt conviction. The music supports her effectively, with rollicking guitar, synth, and bass undergirding the tale Anna spins without ever pulling attention away from her for too long. The guitar solos warrant praise as well,5 expanding Romantik III’s sonic range with snappy licks and quicker paces to keep things moving.
An organic mix and slick diversity pervade Romantik III’s nine tracks, preventing Bergfried from getting too mired in morose exposition. That said, some of the slower moments undercut the momentum built by preceding ones. In particular, the transition from “Gates of Fate” to “Serenades” dampens impact. The former is a rousing track that yields to a minute-long piano and vocal passage. “Serenades” eventually picks up, but by then the energy has stalled and requires a jump-start. The same issue recurs between “Tears of a Thousand Years” and “Star-Crossed Love.” Ballads can offer moments to expound on important story elements without distraction, and can also be an effective mechanism to control pace. What works against Bergfried in Romantik III, though, is that the best moments are the upbeat ones. Still, the individual track lengths are concise, and an easy-to-digest, forty-four-minute runtime makes replays easy. The mix and master are also perfectly suited to the 80s atmosphere, with bouncy bass and natural drums recalling production predating loudness wars and digitally-enhanced perfection.
Bergfried’s Romantik III does something many bands struggle with by creating a unique vision and sound that leans heavily on influences without aping them. With further refinement, their next project could be something fabulous, but for the time being Bergfried has bestowed listeners with an intriguing and offbeat album. I enjoyed my time with it, yet I’m not sure I’ll return to the Romatik series often. Given the talent and care that went into crafting it, though, I’ll be acutely attuned to whatever adventure these romantiks embark on next.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: High Roller Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 24th, 2025#1980s #2025 #30 #80sMetal #AncientMastery #Annihilator #AustralianMetal #AustrianMetal #Bergfried #Blink182 #BloodStar #Dragony #Elvenking #Enforcer #EternalChampion #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HighRollerRecords #Meatloaf #Narzissus #Oct25 #PatBenatar #PopRock #RedEyeTemple #Review #Reviews #RomantikIII #Smoulder #TheCult
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Bergfried – Romantik III Review
By Grin Reaper
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023,1 Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides in on a wave of 80s nostalgia to deliver debut full-length Romantik III. The conclusion of a trilogy, main character Anna (voiced by Anna de Savoy2) tirelessly roams hell in pursuit of her lost lover. During the search, Anna clashes with God and Devil3 in her quest for love reunited. Bergfried and the Romantik series are the creations of Erech von Lothringen, guitarist on Romantik III and mastermind of Narzissus and Ancient Mastery, among others. While his other projects lean toward black metal, Bergfried forges something entirely different—a rock opera. Does Bergfried’s take on the style breathe new life into a tale as old as time, or would it have been kinder to leave it in the past?
If The Dark Crystal and Star Wars-inspired album art doesn’t clue you in, 80s vibes radiate throughout Romantik III, but not in the way I initially expected. Advance single “Queen of the Dead” sizzles with its Smouldering good hooks. Upon hearing it the first time, the promise of polished steel, bulging breastplates, and synth-laden heavy metal really rattled my saber. Listening through the entire album, however, reveals an altogether different beast. Lead track “Dark Wings” takes off with a riff that could easily nestle into The Cult’s Love, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Romantik III doesn’t follow the boot-trodden, retro heavy metal path of Eternal Champion or Blood Star. Instead, Bergfried’s platter favors an intersection of Meatloaf (“Dark Wings”) and Pat Benatar (“Fallen from Grace”).
Romantik III’s success hinges on Anna de Savoy’s performance, and she mostly triumphs alongside von Lothringen and various guests.4 Never satisfied to linger on one sound for too long, Bergfried bears a handful of ballads (“For the Cursed,” “Star-Crossed Love”), 80s pop rock anthems (“Dark Wings,” “Tears of a Thousand Years”), and a touch of pop punk à la Blink-182 (“Serenades,” after the unadorned piano-ballad intro). Throughout the album, Anna de Savoy brandishes her voice to carry the story forward, harnessing an earnest, commanding presence. Unfortunately, her voice falters on a few occasions (the pre-chorus of “Tears of a Thousand Years,” for example), undermining an otherwise tremendous display of heartfelt conviction. The music supports her effectively, with rollicking guitar, synth, and bass undergirding the tale Anna spins without ever pulling attention away from her for too long. The guitar solos warrant praise as well,5 expanding Romantik III’s sonic range with snappy licks and quicker paces to keep things moving.
An organic mix and slick diversity pervade Romantik III’s nine tracks, preventing Bergfried from getting too mired in morose exposition. That said, some of the slower moments undercut the momentum built by preceding ones. In particular, the transition from “Gates of Fate” to “Serenades” dampens impact. The former is a rousing track that yields to a minute-long piano and vocal passage. “Serenades” eventually picks up, but by then the energy has stalled and requires a jump-start. The same issue recurs between “Tears of a Thousand Years” and “Star-Crossed Love.” Ballads can offer moments to expound on important story elements without distraction, and can also be an effective mechanism to control pace. What works against Bergfried in Romantik III, though, is that the best moments are the upbeat ones. Still, the individual track lengths are concise, and an easy-to-digest, forty-four-minute runtime makes replays easy. The mix and master are also perfectly suited to the 80s atmosphere, with bouncy bass and natural drums recalling production predating loudness wars and digitally-enhanced perfection.
Bergfried’s Romantik III does something many bands struggle with by creating a unique vision and sound that leans heavily on influences without aping them. With further refinement, their next project could be something fabulous, but for the time being Bergfried has bestowed listeners with an intriguing and offbeat album. I enjoyed my time with it, yet I’m not sure I’ll return to the Romatik series often. Given the talent and care that went into crafting it, though, I’ll be acutely attuned to whatever adventure these romantiks embark on next.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: High Roller Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 24th, 2025#1980s #2025 #30 #80sMetal #AncientMastery #Annihilator #AustralianMetal #AustrianMetal #Bergfried #Blink182 #BloodStar #Dragony #Elvenking #Enforcer #EternalChampion #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HighRollerRecords #Meatloaf #Narzissus #Oct25 #PatBenatar #PopRock #RedEyeTemple #Review #Reviews #RomantikIII #Smoulder #TheCult
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Bergfried – Romantik III Review
By Grin Reaper
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023,1 Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides in on a wave of 80s nostalgia to deliver debut full-length Romantik III. The conclusion of a trilogy, main character Anna (voiced by Anna de Savoy2) tirelessly roams hell in pursuit of her lost lover. During the search, Anna clashes with God and Devil3 in her quest for love reunited. Bergfried and the Romantik series are the creations of Erech von Lothringen, guitarist on Romantik III and mastermind of Narzissus and Ancient Mastery, among others. While his other projects lean toward black metal, Bergfried forges something entirely different—a rock opera. Does Bergfried’s take on the style breathe new life into a tale as old as time, or would it have been kinder to leave it in the past?
If The Dark Crystal and Star Wars-inspired album art doesn’t clue you in, 80s vibes radiate throughout Romantik III, but not in the way I initially expected. Advance single “Queen of the Dead” sizzles with its Smouldering good hooks. Upon hearing it the first time, the promise of polished steel, bulging breastplates, and synth-laden heavy metal really rattled my saber. Listening through the entire album, however, reveals an altogether different beast. Lead track “Dark Wings” takes off with a riff that could easily nestle into The Cult’s Love, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Romantik III doesn’t follow the boot-trodden, retro heavy metal path of Eternal Champion or Blood Star. Instead, Bergfried’s platter favors an intersection of Meatloaf (“Dark Wings”) and Pat Benatar (“Fallen from Grace”).
Romantik III’s success hinges on Anna de Savoy’s performance, and she mostly triumphs alongside von Lothringen and various guests.4 Never satisfied to linger on one sound for too long, Bergfried bears a handful of ballads (“For the Cursed,” “Star-Crossed Love”), 80s pop rock anthems (“Dark Wings,” “Tears of a Thousand Years”), and a touch of pop punk à la Blink-182 (“Serenades,” after the unadorned piano-ballad intro). Throughout the album, Anna de Savoy brandishes her voice to carry the story forward, harnessing an earnest, commanding presence. Unfortunately, her voice falters on a few occasions (the pre-chorus of “Tears of a Thousand Years,” for example), undermining an otherwise tremendous display of heartfelt conviction. The music supports her effectively, with rollicking guitar, synth, and bass undergirding the tale Anna spins without ever pulling attention away from her for too long. The guitar solos warrant praise as well,5 expanding Romantik III’s sonic range with snappy licks and quicker paces to keep things moving.
An organic mix and slick diversity pervade Romantik III’s nine tracks, preventing Bergfried from getting too mired in morose exposition. That said, some of the slower moments undercut the momentum built by preceding ones. In particular, the transition from “Gates of Fate” to “Serenades” dampens impact. The former is a rousing track that yields to a minute-long piano and vocal passage. “Serenades” eventually picks up, but by then the energy has stalled and requires a jump-start. The same issue recurs between “Tears of a Thousand Years” and “Star-Crossed Love.” Ballads can offer moments to expound on important story elements without distraction, and can also be an effective mechanism to control pace. What works against Bergfried in Romantik III, though, is that the best moments are the upbeat ones. Still, the individual track lengths are concise, and an easy-to-digest, forty-four-minute runtime makes replays easy. The mix and master are also perfectly suited to the 80s atmosphere, with bouncy bass and natural drums recalling production predating loudness wars and digitally-enhanced perfection.
Bergfried’s Romantik III does something many bands struggle with by creating a unique vision and sound that leans heavily on influences without aping them. With further refinement, their next project could be something fabulous, but for the time being Bergfried has bestowed listeners with an intriguing and offbeat album. I enjoyed my time with it, yet I’m not sure I’ll return to the Romatik series often. Given the talent and care that went into crafting it, though, I’ll be acutely attuned to whatever adventure these romantiks embark on next.
Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: High Roller Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: October 24th, 2025#1980s #2025 #30 #80sMetal #AncientMastery #Annihilator #AustralianMetal #AustrianMetal #Bergfried #Blink182 #BloodStar #Dragony #Elvenking #Enforcer #EternalChampion #HardRock #HeavyMetal #HighRollerRecords #Meatloaf #Narzissus #Oct25 #PatBenatar #PopRock #RedEyeTemple #Review #Reviews #RomantikIII #Smoulder #TheCult
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One of the things I like about the video for this tune was it features Graham Chapman of Monty Python fame, one of the last things he did before he died.
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#SeventhSonOfASeventhSonCan I Play With Madness? The prophet stared at his crystal ball
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Just saw a pre-concert video of Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford using a cane and hobbling his way through a tunnel on his way to the stage. He’s 73 and looks 100. Or like a bald Gandalf in Harry Potter. Yeah, I don’t feel old. Until I hear somethin’ like this here on deck on a gorgeous Friday evening.
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Some inspirational writing and editing tuneage. And the current mood.
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#ClassicRock
#80sMetal
#ScreamingForVengeance
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The Tuesday morning jam: with all the bullshit, gotta stay a Rainbow In The Dark.
#MusicOfMastodon
#ClassicRock
#80sMetal
#HolyDiverThere's no sign of the morning coming
You've been left on your own
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#ThursDeath this week is the incredible 'Final Wrath - the Early Works of Lobotomy'. This is a collection of early Lobotomy recordings, which are WAY more badass and powerful than their later LPs, in my opinion. This is a 2 disc collection, and some songs are repeated. I cut some of the recordings of the same songs and some live/demo stuff from the end and basically chose my favorite recordings of each duplicated song.
This Bandcamp link is the full thing: https://vicrecords1.bandcamp.com/album/final-wrath-the-early-works-of-lobotomy but I trim tracks and listen to just the ones on the image that's attached here.
#metal #DeathMetal #osdm #Lobotomy #SwedishMetal #80sMetal #90sMetal @wendigo @HailsandAles @BlackenedGreen @umrk @Kitty @lola
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Heading into a Saturday night and don’t mind if I do, thank you very much. I’m 60 but not dead!
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When I take my son Ryan’s pickup truck Walter to car shows in the summer months, there’s usually pop tunes from the 50s and 60s playing on the sound system. The rebel that I am, I tend to show up in that ‘66 Chevy C-10 pickup truck with something like this at full blast. I’m thinkin’ my boy wouldn’t have it any other way.
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#ClassicRock
#80sMetal
#SomewhereInTime
#OldGuyRockin
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I’m 60. Why the fuck am I listening to this? Because it’s a nice afternoon and I’m not fucking dead, that’s why. 😎
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#ClassicRock
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#DrFeelGood
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I’m just gonna fuckin rock.
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#ClassicRock
#HolyDiver
#CurrentMoodDo your demons
Dothey ever let you go?
When you've tried
Do they hide deep inside
Is it someone that you know?
You're just a picture
You’re an image caught in time
We're a lie
You and I
We're words without a rhyme
There's no sign of the morning coming
You've been left on your own
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Some kinda deep Maiden out here on deck: I have several “Iraq tunes,” the ones I might be jam to as the HUMVEE or Stryker I’d be in “left the wire” and into what was, essentially, the unknown.
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#SomewhereInTimeSo understand
Don't waste your time always searching for those
Wasted Years
Face up
Make your stand
Realize you're living in the golden years. -
It’s raining, it’s only 12:30 on Friday, my work here for the day (three articles, two for the front page, cutline for an accident photo I had to jump through my ass to get yesterday) is essentially done and I’d like to get the furg outta here. But, as Halford and the boys once tossed out there …
#You’veGotAnotherThingComin
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#ScreamingForVengeance
#VacationWhatVacation
#CurrentMood
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This evening’s nighty night jam: some Priest with a message.
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#PointOfEntryMaking a curve or taking the strain
On the decline, or out on the wane
Oh everybody breaks down sooner or later
We'll put it to rights, we'll square up and mend
Back on your feet to take the next bend
You'll weather every storm that's coming at ya
And I'm Heading Out To The Highway
I got nothin' to lose at all
I'm gonna do it my way
Take a chance before I fall -
A little tuneage to finish laundry to.
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sMetal
#PointOfEntry
#OldGuyRockinAndDoinLaundryMaking a curve or taking the strain
On the decline, or out on the wane
Oh everybody breaks down sooner or later
We'll put it to rights, we'll square up and mend
Back on your feet to take the next bend
You'll weather every storm that's coming at ya
And I'm Heading Out To The Highway
I got nothin to lose at all
I’m gonna do it my way
Take a chance before I fall -
I could boost a bunch of political shit but I’m trackin that. 44 years after its release, this sounds like more fun (and was back in the day!)
#MusicOfMastodon
#ClassicRock
#80sMetal
#BritishSteel
#OldGuyRockin
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BLABBERMOUTH
K.K. DOWNING Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Defenders Of The Faith': It's 'Probably One Of My Favorite Albums'#KKDowning
#JudasPriest
#DefendersOfTheFaith
#40thAnniversary
#HeavyMetal
#80sMetal
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#louder
Ronnie James Dio's track-by-track guide to Dio's classic Holy Diver
"It was a very magical time. The right people came together at the right moment"https://www.loudersound.com/features/dio-holy-diver-interview
#Dio #HolyDiver #ShepherdOfFire #HeavyMetal #MetalIcon #80sMetal #RainbowInTheDark #Lemmy #RonnieJamesDio #Rocklegend #VinnyAppice
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So there I was on this beautiful, not ordinary for northern Wisconsin 29 December,
nearly 50 degree day, taking photos of a hockey game for the newspaper when this tune gets played on the ice rink speaker system during a time out. I was 19 again.
#MusicOfMastodon
#80sPop
#80sMetal
#SignInPlease
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#ThePit
The Classic 1988 Metal Album That Broke The Rules And Should've Been a Failure
Rather than ride the coattails of their previous success, this legendary metal band took a huge creative risk and traded speed for a much slower approach.#Slayer #SouthOfHeaven #MetalAlbum #80sMetal #80sRock #1988Metal #AlbumReview #GenreMashup #Creativity #RiskyBusiness #SuccessStory
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I don’t know if I have a fantasy novel in me, or this much commitment to a bit, but it would be awesome to write one and just have every chapter name be a lyric from #HolyDiver by Dio
#Fantasy #novel #80sMetal #watch4thePLOTtwistInJumpJump #RideTheTiger
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#MetalSucks
The Impact of Mercyful Fates Melissa 40 Years Later
Forty years later, it still slaps.https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/10/30/the-impact-of-mercyful-fates-melissa-40-years-later/
#MercyfulFate #Melissa #40Years #HeavyMetal #MetalSucks #LarsUlrich #IronMaiden #Metallica #MetalHistory #TimelessClassic #InfluentialAlbums #80sMetal #HeavyMetalLegacy
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BraveWords
TIM "RIPPER" OWENS - "My Story As A Metal Frontman" (Video)https://bravewords.com/news/tim-ripper-owens-my-story-as-a-metal-frontman-video
#TIMRIPPEROWENS #METALFRONTMEN #METALMUSIC #METALHEADS #METALLICA #JUDASPRIEST #ICEDEARTH #YNGWIE #80SMETAL #HAIRMETAL #MUSICALJOURNEY #SINGING #ROCKANDROLL
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#MetalSucks
Rex Brown of Pantera Talks About Meeting Dimebag Darrel and Vinnie Paul
Apparently, they kept him out of trouble from a young age.#RexBrown
#Pantera
#DimebagDarrel
#VinniePaul
#80sMetal
#MusicLegends
#MetalIcons
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It’s gettin to be a little chilly on deck. Current mood.
#MusicOfMastodon
#ClassicRock
#80sMetal
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BraveWords
DAVID REECE's BANGALORE CHOIR – “Back To Life” Music Video Releasedhttps://bravewords.com/news/david-reece-s-bangalore-choir-back-to-life-music-video-released
#DavidReece
#BangaloreChoir
#BacktoLife
#NewMusicVideo
#80sMetal
#GuitarHeroics
#AOR -
#TheMetalDogArticleList
#louder
A beginner’s guide to Iron Maiden in five essential albums
Get a whistle-stop tour of Iron Maiden history with these five essential numbers from The Beasthttps://www.loudersound.com/features/beginners-guide-to-iron-maiden
#IronMaiden #HeavyMetal #NWOBHM #80sMetal #HeavyMetalPioneers #Vocals #GuitarSolos #DrumSolos #MaidenEngland #NumberOfTheBeast #TheDanceOfDeath #TheBookOfSouls #BruceDickinson #SteveHarris #DarrellBayley #Powerslave
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#TheMetalDogArticleList
#louderlouder
10 metal b-sides and bonus tracks so perfect that they should have been classics
These bangers by Metallica, Linkin Park and more never got an album or single release – but, in hindsight, they really deserved onehttps://www.loudersound.com/features/best-metal-b-sides
#metalBside
#metalMusic
#tunesFromTheVault
#turnBackTheClock
#80sMetal
#90sMetal
#hiddenGems
#hardrockClassics
#rockAnthems
#metalHistory