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The Cult:
🎵 She Sells Sanctuary -
Denis is at it again
If Type O Negative wrote "She Sells Sanctuary" (The Cult, 1985)
Very much feels like what Josh and Peter did with
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Sonic Temple
It's #4 from The Cult and it's released on April 10, 1989. It features some their biggest hits that push it to #10 on the US charts, including "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Sun King." It was the first time the band worked with producer Bob Rock and the last with long-time bassist Jamie Stewart. #thecult #sonictemple #80srock #rock #rockmusic #90srock #firewoman #hardrock #heavymetal #sunking #music #msuicsky #musiciansky
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Sonic Temple
It's #4 from The Cult and it's released on April 10, 1989. It features some their biggest hits that push it to #10 on the US charts, including "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Sun King." It was the first time the band worked with producer Bob Rock and the last with long-time bassist Jamie Stewart. #thecult #sonictemple #80srock #rock #rockmusic #90srock #firewoman #hardrock #heavymetal #sunking #music #msuicsky #musiciansky
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Sonic Temple
It's #4 from The Cult and it's released on April 10, 1989. It features some their biggest hits that push it to #10 on the US charts, including "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Sun King." It was the first time the band worked with producer Bob Rock and the last with long-time bassist Jamie Stewart. #thecult #sonictemple #80srock #rock #rockmusic #90srock #firewoman #hardrock #heavymetal #sunking #music #msuicsky #musiciansky
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Sonic Temple
It's #4 from The Cult and it's released on April 10, 1989. It features some their biggest hits that push it to #10 on the US charts, including "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Sun King." It was the first time the band worked with producer Bob Rock and the last with long-time bassist Jamie Stewart. #thecult #sonictemple #80srock #rock #rockmusic #90srock #firewoman #hardrock #heavymetal #sunking #music #msuicsky #musiciansky
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Sonic Temple
It's #4 from The Cult and it's released on April 10, 1989. It features some their biggest hits that push it to #10 on the US charts, including "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Sun King." It was the first time the band worked with producer Bob Rock and the last with long-time bassist Jamie Stewart. #thecult #sonictemple #80srock #rock #rockmusic #90srock #firewoman #hardrock #heavymetal #sunking #music #msuicsky #musiciansky
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Comparto musiquilla antes de ponerme a estudiar un ratillo 📚
The Cult 🔹 Born To Be Wild
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Electric
The Cult's 3rd album is released on April 6, 1987 and it's ... well ... electric. Produced by Rick Rubin, it marked a drastic shift the the group's psychedelic stuff to a raw, stripped down hard rock sound ... clearly influenced by Rubin's want for power riffs and some sustained energy. It worked. It peaked at #4 on the UK album charts and is often cited as a seminal work in the hard rock genre. #thecult #electric #hardrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky…
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https://www.europesays.com/es/352180/ El nuevo disco de esta histórica banda de metal industrial contendrá 130 pistas de guitarra en cada canción – MariskalRock.com #Entertainment #Entretenimiento #ES #España #GregAnderson #Metallica #MR2022 #Music #Música #PinkFloyd #Queen #Spain #StephenO'Malley #SunnO))) #TheBeachBoys #THECULT
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The Cult
Honey from a Knife
Porca puttana! Che pezzo.
C'mon, Rock n' Roll
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It's wet and cold outside, here is some #RainyDayMusic
One of my #TomWaits favorites: Rain dogs
https://youtu.be/qTlkVTwMLFsPissin' Down #SassJordan
https://youtu.be/Sdk8JThY-AwBankok Rain #TheCult
https://youtu.be/Cl2nnpvzB58Rain maker #Machine
https://youtu.be/2QByx9NGxJ8When the Rain Begins to Fall
-Jermaine Jackson, Pia Zadora
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DiscogsDienstag: The Cult – The Love Mixes
Ich war nie ein großer Fan von The Cult, was wohl vor allem daran lag, dass sie im Verlauf ihrer Karriere recht schnell ihre musikalischen Gothic-Kleider abgestreift hatten und als beliebige Hard-Rock-Band da standen. Wobei „beliebig“ vielleicht etwas hart formuliert ist, schließlich ist die Stimme von Ian Astbury schon ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal. Und auch die Arbeit vom Gitarristen Billy Duffy ist durchaus bemerkenswert. Immerhin brachte der auch Johnny Marr von The Smiths das Gitarre spielen bei. Doch zurück zu den Gothic-Kleidern, die haben The Cult in ihrer Anfangszeit von The Southern Death Cult und Death Cult auftragen müssen, das waren die ersten Bands von Ian Astbury, der daran jedoch wenig Gefallen fand. Er hatte den Traum, in Amerika groß herauszukommen und dabei erschien ihm dieses „Gothic-Image“ hinderlich. Aus diesem Grund erfolgte auch die Umbenennung von „Death Cult“ in „The Cult“.
In ihren Anfängen waren sie tatsächlich noch stark von Post-Punk und Gothic-Rock geprägt, als The Southern Death Cult traten sie u. a. im Vorprogramm von Bauhaus auf und als Death Cult führten sie den musikalischen Weg zunächst fort. Nach den Veröffentlichungen einer Single und einer EP 1983 machten sie ihr Debutalbum „Dreamtime“ 1984 unter dem Namen „The Cult“. Im Jahr darauf folgte „Love“. Aus diesem Album kamen drei Singles, die 1989 als Compilation unter dem Namen „The Love Mixes“ veröffentlicht wurden und um die geht es hier.
Eines der vielleicht bekanntesten Lieder von The Cult ist „She Sells Sanctuary“ mit seinem fantastischen Gitarrenriff und einem treibenden Rhythmus. Neben der Album- und der regulären Single-Version gab es auch eine „Long Version“, die als 12″-Maxi erschien und den noch längeren „Howling Mix“. Beide eröffnen die „Love Mixes“ und sorgen so schon für einen guten Auftakt. Als nächstes kommt „(Here Comes The) Rain“, ebenfalls mit großartigen Gitarrenparts und einem schönen Bass im Intro. Den Abschluss bilden die ruhigeren Songs „Revolution (Full Length Re-mix)“ und „Resurrection Joe (Long Version)“. Letzterer war übrigens gar nicht auf dem Album „Love“ enthalten, sondern wurde als „Stand-Alone-Single“ zwischen „Dreamtime“ und „Love“ veröffentlicht. Später wurde es der ersten CD-Ausgabe von „Dreamtime“ als Bonus-Track hinzugefügt.
Trotz meiner nicht völligen Begeisterung für The Cult gibt es einige Songs von Astbury, Duffy und Co., die mich erreichen, „She Sells Sanctuary“ und „Rain“ gehören auf jeden Fall dazu. Ansonsten mag ich noch „Spiritwalker“ vom Debütalbum „Dreamtime“ und von den späteren Werken „Painted on My Heart“, was eventuell damit zu tun hat, dass ich mal einen Crush auf Angelina Jolie hatte und das Lied in ihrem Film „Nur noch 60 Sekunden (Gone in 60 Seconds)“ vorkommt.
#alternativeRock #discogs #discogsdienstag #gothicRock2 #theCult
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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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The Cult/Death Cult Ignite the Stage of the Majestic Theatre — Hiatus Announced After Final Four “Paradise Now 8525” Tour Dates
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Sonic Temple
It's #4 from The Cult and it's released on April 10, 1989. It features some their biggest hits that push it to #10 on the US charts. Check out Sonic Temple by The Cult on Amazon Music #thecult #sonictemple #80srock #rock #rockmusic #90srock #firewoman #hardrock #heavymetal #sunking #music #msuicsky #musiciansky
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The Cult en Chile: reencuentro triunfal | vía #iRock
#chile #conciertos #internacional #livereview #livereviewinternacional #rock #t2025 #teatrocaupolicán #thecult
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No, no es broma y será un festival con una carga impensada de grandes bandas de rock alternativo y hard rock, respectivamente. #Incubus y #TheCult tendrán su noche de festival. Acá más detalles.
#FestivaldeViña #Viña2025
https://www.nacionrock.com/incubus-y-the-cult-se-confirman-como-numeros-anglo-del-festival-de-vina-del-mar-2025/🐦🔗 https://farside.link/x.com/Nacion_Rock/status/1870126457848009083#m
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👏🥁 Feliz cumpleaños a Matt Sorum 🥁👏
Hoy celebramos a quien ha estado tras las baquetas de icónicas bandas como The Cult, Velvet Revolver, y Guns n' Roses. Su talento y energía han sido fundamentales en el sonido de cada una de estas míticas bandas 🔥
¿Cuál es tu banda favorita en la que ha tocado Matt? Te leemos 🧐
Celébralo leyendo la siguiente reseña 👉https://acortar.link/1trnkY
#MattSorum #GunsNRoses #VelvetRevolver #TheCult #Rockaxis
🐦🔗 https://farside.link/x.com/rockaxisoficial/status/1859046503689711706#m
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A quick read and essential tracks from #TheCult 1984 debut record - hit subscribe to get these in your inbox and follow my playlists in #AppleMusic or #Spotify #DailyRecords
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Here's the HQ HD version. Remember to give thumbs up. 👍
https://youtu.be/sTHlbbvjO-s 🎵🗳️☑️
#ElectionDay #ElectionDay2024 #PeaceAndFreedom #Green #Libertarian #Independent #ThirdParty #PFP #PSL #Socialist #Socialism #Vote #tunetuesday #ivoted #Tuesday #vforvendetta #uspol #election #politics #USelection #usa #uselection #california #californiapolitics #delacruz #garcia #claudia #karina #claudiadelacruz #karinagarcia #delacruzgarcia #votesocialist #votesocialism #elections #video #thecult #wakeup #time
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It's that time of year again. 🎵🗳️☑️
#ElectionDay #ElectionDay2024 #PeaceAndFreedom #Green #Libertarian #Independent #ThirdParty #PFP #PSL #Socialist #Socialism #Vote #tunetuesday #ivoted #Tuesday #vforvendetta #uspol #election #politics #USelection #usa #uselection #california #californiapolitics #delacruz #garcia #claudia #karina #claudiadelacruz #karinagarcia #delacruzgarcia #votesocialist #votesocialism #elections #video #thecult #wakeup #time #freedom #wakeuptimeforfreedom #music #SongOfTheDay -
Selected influences (part 6)
#BrokenSocialScene #DuBlonde #FourTet #Pentangle #ChicanoBatman #HHawkline #NovosBaianos #PomPoko #XTC #BobDylan #HaircutsForMen #JackWhite #ChoirOfYoungBelievers #LaBarranca #Queen #AmericanShortHair #AmeSho #Nirvana #Caribou #Morrissey #TheCult #TheOrb #Wavves #Felt #Foxygen #JessicaPratt #MarkPritchard #PaulMcCartney #TheDandyWarhols #DandyWarhols #EOB #TheWhiteStripes #WhiteStripes #YeahYeahYeahs #BADBADNOTGOOD #BearInHeaven #BlackMothSuperRainbow #BlueMovies
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Selected influences (part 6)
#BrokenSocialScene #DuBlonde #FourTet #Pentangle #ChicanoBatman #HHawkline #NovosBaianos #PomPoko #XTC #BobDylan #HaircutsForMen #JackWhite #ChoirOfYoungBelievers #LaBarranca #Queen #AmericanShortHair #AmeSho #Nirvana #Caribou #Morrissey #TheCult #TheOrb #Wavves #Felt #Foxygen #JessicaPratt #MarkPritchard #PaulMcCartney #TheDandyWarhols #DandyWarhols #EOB #TheWhiteStripes #WhiteStripes #YeahYeahYeahs #BADBADNOTGOOD #BearInHeaven #BlackMothSuperRainbow #BlueMovies
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Selected influences (part 6)
#BrokenSocialScene #DuBlonde #FourTet #Pentangle #ChicanoBatman #HHawkline #NovosBaianos #PomPoko #XTC #BobDylan #HaircutsForMen #JackWhite #ChoirOfYoungBelievers #LaBarranca #Queen #AmericanShortHair #AmeSho #Nirvana #Caribou #Morrissey #TheCult #TheOrb #Wavves #Felt #Foxygen #JessicaPratt #MarkPritchard #PaulMcCartney #TheDandyWarhols #DandyWarhols #EOB #TheWhiteStripes #WhiteStripes #YeahYeahYeahs #BADBADNOTGOOD #BearInHeaven #BlackMothSuperRainbow #BlueMovies
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Selected influences (part 6)
#BrokenSocialScene #DuBlonde #FourTet #Pentangle #ChicanoBatman #HHawkline #NovosBaianos #PomPoko #XTC #BobDylan #HaircutsForMen #JackWhite #ChoirOfYoungBelievers #LaBarranca #Queen #AmericanShortHair #AmeSho #Nirvana #Caribou #Morrissey #TheCult #TheOrb #Wavves #Felt #Foxygen #JessicaPratt #MarkPritchard #PaulMcCartney #TheDandyWarhols #DandyWarhols #EOB #TheWhiteStripes #WhiteStripes #YeahYeahYeahs #BADBADNOTGOOD #BearInHeaven #BlackMothSuperRainbow #BlueMovies
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Selected influences (part 6)
#BrokenSocialScene #DuBlonde #FourTet #Pentangle #ChicanoBatman #HHawkline #NovosBaianos #PomPoko #XTC #BobDylan #HaircutsForMen #JackWhite #ChoirOfYoungBelievers #LaBarranca #Queen #AmericanShortHair #AmeSho #Nirvana #Caribou #Morrissey #TheCult #TheOrb #Wavves #Felt #Foxygen #JessicaPratt #MarkPritchard #PaulMcCartney #TheDandyWarhols #DandyWarhols #EOB #TheWhiteStripes #WhiteStripes #YeahYeahYeahs #BADBADNOTGOOD #BearInHeaven #BlackMothSuperRainbow #BlueMovies
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Het was leuk. #TheCult #Paradiso
Maar plichtmatig. Tweede helft met oude nummers, sweet soul sister, desire, fire, love removal machine en eindigend op she sells sancturay was wel goed. Maar dit is geen top 10concert voor mij. Evenwel gezellig met @Feddemonsma #TheCult #Paradiso #muziek #music #rock #JeugdSentiment -
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Billy Morrison is a success story 30 years in the making
"I didn't do a thing in the music industry until I was twenty-nine"https://www.loudersound.com/features/billy-morrison-project
#BillyMorrison #ClassicRock #SoloCareer #TheMorrisonProject #OzzyOsbourne #RoyalMachines #Stimulator #London #IndustrialPunk #LosAngeles #TheCult #BillyIdol #RockMusic #Metal #Punk #EDM #HipHop #CoreyTaylor #DMC
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#louder
Billy Morrison is a success story 30 years in the making
"I didn't do a thing in the music industry until I was twenty-nine"https://www.loudersound.com/features/billy-morrison-project
#BillyMorrison #ClassicRock #SoloCareer #TheMorrisonProject #OzzyOsbourne #RoyalMachines #Stimulator #London #IndustrialPunk #LosAngeles #TheCult #BillyIdol #RockMusic #Metal #Punk #EDM #HipHop #CoreyTaylor #DMC
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#louder
Billy Morrison is a success story 30 years in the making
"I didn't do a thing in the music industry until I was twenty-nine"https://www.loudersound.com/features/billy-morrison-project
#BillyMorrison #ClassicRock #SoloCareer #TheMorrisonProject #OzzyOsbourne #RoyalMachines #Stimulator #London #IndustrialPunk #LosAngeles #TheCult #BillyIdol #RockMusic #Metal #Punk #EDM #HipHop #CoreyTaylor #DMC
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#louder
Billy Morrison is a success story 30 years in the making
"I didn't do a thing in the music industry until I was twenty-nine"https://www.loudersound.com/features/billy-morrison-project
#BillyMorrison #ClassicRock #SoloCareer #TheMorrisonProject #OzzyOsbourne #RoyalMachines #Stimulator #London #IndustrialPunk #LosAngeles #TheCult #BillyIdol #RockMusic #Metal #Punk #EDM #HipHop #CoreyTaylor #DMC
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#louder
Billy Morrison is a success story 30 years in the making
"I didn't do a thing in the music industry until I was twenty-nine"https://www.loudersound.com/features/billy-morrison-project
#BillyMorrison #ClassicRock #SoloCareer #TheMorrisonProject #OzzyOsbourne #RoyalMachines #Stimulator #London #IndustrialPunk #LosAngeles #TheCult #BillyIdol #RockMusic #Metal #Punk #EDM #HipHop #CoreyTaylor #DMC
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Weekend Poll: What Was The Best Release Of 1984?
Back when metal was just starting to bubble up.https://metalinjection.net/news/poll/weekend-poll-what-was-the-best-release-of-1984
#Metallica #RideTheLightning #IronMaiden #Powerslave #Dio #TheLastInLine #Anthrax #FistfulOfMetal #Autograph #SignInPlease #Bathory #Bathory #CelticFrost #MorbidTales #CirithUngol #KingOfTheDead #CorrosionOfConformity #EyeForAnEye #TheCult #Dreamtime #DeepPurple #PerfectStrangers #DiAnno #DiAnno #Hawaii #LoudWildAndHeavy #Hellhammer
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CW: Top of the Pops 1985
Breakers: #SimplyRed from when they were a band,
#TheCult seem to be a one man band (and than man is Ian Astbury).
#TheStyleCouncil show a girl eating a burger. Always reminds me of John "Drittsek" Gummer, which had an homage cut from CBBC's #Wolfblood
#Opus are not the most embarrassing act this hour.
There was a proper video for this Kool & the Gang single, but #TOTP preferred that clip from Montreux.
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Tänään minut rauhoittaa nukkumaan #Amorphis ja #AnnekeVanGiersbergen #Delain #TheCult ja tietysti #Sentenced
Hyvää yötä ja huomenta
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Song of the Day No. 26
The Cult Edie (Ciao Baby)
A song about the actress Edie Sedgwick. It was released as a single from the album 'Sonic Temple'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oRwlSIn918
#SongOfTheDay #music #thecult #EdieSedgwick #rock #SonicTemple
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La asociación de #BornToBeWild con la Road Movie Easy Ryder, donde dos jóvenes (Dennis Hopper y Peter Fonda) se embarcan en un viaje por el extenso sur de los Estados Unidos, es inmediata. Paradójicamente el autor de la canción, Mars Bonfire, realizó el camino inverso a los ingenieros europeos a la hora de crearla. Se inspiró en los recorridos que realizaba con su viejo Ford Falcon en los alrededores de Los Ángeles cuando la compuso. Hemos elegido una versión en vivo de #TheCult y que se encuentra en su disco “Electric”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBCCcG9R8MM
