Σάββατο 15 Μαρτίου 2025

REVIEW: ROUGH SILK - Beyond the Sundown

 


ROUGH SILK - Beyond the Sundown


Massacre Records


Last night, I decided to revisit the album "Beyond the Sundown" by the German band ROUGH SILK. This group made quite an impact in the 90s but seems to have faded into obscurity since then. Of course, they first captured attention with their previous release, "Mephisto," which featured the hit "My Last Farewell," a track that was frequently played in metal clubs of the time.


As I recall, the release of "Beyond the Sundown" left the band's fans with mixed feelings. Some praised it, while others struggled to digest the new musical elements introduced in their sound, along with the vocals of their new singer, Thomas Ludolphy.



Now, 27 years after its release and having found it at an excellent price, I can objectively say that this album was worth every penny and, more importantly, my time. Indeed, the band incorporated some thrash metal elements, but at no point does the album lose its melodic essence, lyrical depth, or theatricality. The lyrics are rich with meaning and emotion, and the music takes you on a journey through a variety of feelings. Without exaggeration, ROUGH SILK can be considered Germany's answer to the legendary SAVATAGE, but they also pushed boundaries further in terms of experimentation by integrating more thrash metal influences into their sound. Additionally, they have woven in elements of 70s hard rock, particularly in the keyboards, reminiscent of bands like URIAH HEEP and DEEP PURPLE.


To sum it up, for me, it’s a high-quality release that stands the test of time, and it's worth rediscovering, even if just once again...


Nick Parastatidis


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