New Axxis February 24th 2017

Exactly 3 years after Kingdom of the Night II, Axxis returns with a new album called... Retrolution?

http://www.axxis.de/eng_news.html

"After the euphoric digital evolution there's a kind of trend back to "retro" and "vintage". vinyl records, tape recording, rebuild of old school euipment etc.
It seems that we're all living in a kind of "vintage" or "retro" revolution. But that was exactly the time we 're coming from. And who could be better understand this than a band that has experienced this period of time...like us:-) So, we've created a title that should express this feeling and - of course - the mood of the songs! And... RETROLUTION was born!"

Stupid title, but at least Axxis are upfront about trying to recreate the early albums. They've basically been doing that since 2000. First they went Back to the Kingdom (of the Night), then they did Kingdom of the Night 2 and now they are turning back the clocks once again with Retrolution.

Album cover:

A band i still need to get into. Hopefully will make sure to include some axxis in my next cd order.

11 days to go.

A couple of English reviews out already:

http://themetalreview.com/axxis-retrolution/

http://mwiemetalblog.over-blog.com/2017/01/cd-review-axxis-retrolution.html

Neither really says much, but both extremely positive with ratings of 5/5 and 9/10 respectively.

i dont know. THis is a try before i buy. I have been really disappointed with their last couple...

Really? I thought the two Kingdom of the Night II albums were wonderful.

Gonna order me my first axxis cd this weekend.

My first Axxis CD was Back to the Kingdom. It's still among my favourites. Definitely one of their best, actually.

This shipped two days early, so I'm blasting it now at home.

Good times, listening to a new album by your favourite band

For the benefit of new fans (and for the amusement of old fans), I ranked Axxis albums on Rateyourmusic. I added brief reviews for each entry:

https://rateyourmusic.com/list/Larmer28/ranking-axxis-albums/

The new one comes in at #12

Lari wrote:

For the benefit of new fans (and for the amusement of old fans), I ranked Axxis albums on Rateyourmusic. I added brief reviews for each entry:

https://rateyourmusic.com/list/Larmer28/ranking-axxis-albums/

The new one comes in at #12

Great reviews! A good way to familiarize me with the band's catalogue.

New video for the song Somebody Died at the Party:

What a great record. Just played this again today. All My Friends Are Liars, Burn Down Your House etc just capture that something that I like about music in general.

Always makes me feel good. And this is simple music that catches that emotion. Also works very good after a beer or two.



I'm an Axxis nut.

I even kind of like Matters of Survival, though it's clearly their worst.

My first Axxis was Doom Of Destiny and I still love it and listen to it regularly. I also got Etopia but it wasn't nearly as good (though the guest vocalist heavy 20 Years Anniversary Song was great). Later was lucky to find a good, cheap copy of Kingdom Of The Night.

If you like Doom of Destiny, you'll love Paradise in Flames. They are like a tandem. A lot of similarities, starting with the same female (shared) lead vocalist. Paradise in Flames is also my favourite Axxis record.

Kingdom of the Night is an excellent piece of 80s German metal, too. Actually Axxis is pretty solid. The only ones I'd avoid are Matters of Survival and Voodoo Vibes, the 90s albums.

Kingdom of the Night II is also excellent classic Axxis style music, but with modern production. And a double CDs worth of music.

We're just getting over the previous one, and there's another (thing) coming!



NEW CD: "MONSTER HERO"

will be released 5th October 2018 on DigiPac/Vinyl
on Phonotraxx via Soulfood distribution
DIGIPAC: 4046661591026
VINYL: 4046661591613

https://www.axxis.de/newalbum.html

One of Germany ́s most established Rock bands will be back this year with a new record: AXXIS are releasing their „Monster Hero” on October 5th.

Again, Bernhard Weiss and Harry Oellers are putting their focus on classic Rock songs, a modern production as well as very reflected and up to date lyrics – a clear proof that these two musicians still have a lot to say.

Timeless and honestly written rock tracks are the soundtrack to „Monster Hero “, that has, just like it’s two creative fathers, a very down to earth character.

„Our world is influenced by fake news, algorithms and politicians that more look like the wolf in a sheep fur that anything else “, Bernhard Weiss says. „Machines are a fix part of our lives and have a big influence on us, sometimes way beyond our control. Technologies such as drones, self-driving cars or apps are part of our everyday life. Science, media and reality are doubted more and more. Politicians are getting more radical. Free democrats are considered to be “old school”, dictators are successful. Sick and crazy dictators celebrate themselves as heroes, while for many of us they simply are monsters. “

A diversity that leads through the whole world as Bernhard mentions. „Also have a look at technology. We love and hate Facebook, google and stuff like that at the same time cause they make our life. That could still get worse in the future. “

Even though AXXIS are far away from being a negative band. „It has been important to us to put all these topics in great rock melodies “, Harry Oellers says. „Life goes on and we need to enjoy and celebrate it. We shouldn’t be blind towards the world ́s problems, but we should also not bring ourselves down because of them. Facing everything in a honest and down to earth way is what we stand for.“

And that ́s exactly the nature of the two musicians that spend a lot more time with each other than with their girlfriends. For „Monster Hero“ Weiss and Oellers have even spent more time together. First time in the band ́s history Harry Oellers took care of the complete guitar work.

Their secret of success, to give each other creative freedom has made a very creative and efficient duo out of them.

Harry recording all guitars by himself was something that they had not planned even though. It just happened. „Bernhard and I have been so deeply into the songwriting process and got into an almost magical flow that we didn’t want to stop until our band members are finally coming to the studio. That ́s why we ended up with me playing all the guitars.“

More than 30 years ago their successful milestone album „Kingdom Of The Night" has been released and it is until now one of the most important and influencing Rock albums in Germany. Several million sold records, numerous Top 30 chart entries, numerous sold out shows and a cultural prize from the city of Lünen to Bernhard Weiss are just a few things to mention in the career of this unusually special musician duo.


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I for one cannot wait!

Not sure about Oellers playing the guitar parts, or the political motif (even the cover looks more Megadeth than Axxis) but there's just never enough Axxis music for me!

Can't wait to spin it!