100 / 100
➤ "… just blows you away … Andrea Raffaela‘ s voice is very surprising, going from melodic to growls … people will want her to be on their album … everything is set to get you addicted in a second … Influences are from the eighties to today’s music styles … the perfect album to get everyone into Metal no matter what is your favorite style … a must-have, a masterpiece …"
(The Metal Mag)
10 / 10
➤ "… an immensely infectious and attractive Power Metal swagger, BAD MARILYN have delivered a sensational debut album."
(Metal Gods TV)
9,6 / 10
➤ "… Power Metal with a heavy dose of Death Metal and deep growls … congratulations! Very well done, BAD MARILYN! I had very high expectations and feared they were too high, but you have not disappointed me … sophisticated, powerful Metal …"
(Obscuro)
11,5 / 12
➤ "No Swiss band has been this charming and enchanting for a long time. As if Marilyn Monroe had transported a touch of her sensuality and beauty from the past into the present."
(Iron Saw Blade)
9 / 10
➤ "... dynamic, melodic, catchy, powerful, stylish and emotional Power Metal ... deservedly in the top class. If you like bands like Helloween or Battle Beast, you should definitely put this album in your cupboard."
(Metal Opera)
8,7 / 10
➤ "With a lot of oomph and a knack for strong hooks and catchy melodies ... real anthems ... the band definitely doesn't have to fear the comparison with the international competition ... actually unbelievable that such an album is released without a label behind it ..."
(Metal Factory)
8,6 / 10
➤ "... the songs can underline a large number of positive aspects ... with plenty of hit potential ... you can tell very quickly that the Swiss have invested a lot of heart and soul and passion here ... symphonic elements also carry the whole to the finish line with flying colors ... immortal melodies … expressive heaviness and plenty of classic trademarks … scores with an exclamation mark."
(Zephyr's Odem)
8,5 / 10
➤ "… good and melodic, yet varied … 53 minutes of powerful Metal. Guitars and keyboards, as well as bass and drums, are totally efficient. As references, maybe Battle Beast. But I do prefer Bad Marilyn over Battle Beast in all aspects … a band to follow, that deserves to be much better known, and to watch alive, if possible."
(Sounds From Apocalypse)
8,5 / 10
➤ "… has a lot of Heavy Metal … and even a little Death Metal … highly energetic … melodic … expresses itself in its unique style and the excellent vocal part from Andrea! The entire album is well done …"
(Darkzen Dragon)
8 / 10
➤ "... skillful mix of Andrea's growls and clear vocals ... you realize that the band, but not the musicians are new on the scene ... the album conveys a theme of loss, struggle and hope throughout ..."
(Dark Art)
8 / 10
➤ "… with excellent guitars (in the classic Accept-Priest-riff style), nice keyboard passages, solid rhythm-section and quite beautiful, strong vocals … strong guitars and nice vocal melodies … performed and arranged in a professional way bringing to mind bands like Battle Beast in general …"
(Experience The Power)
8 / 10
➤ "... cool mixture of Heavy and Power Metal, which is quite contemporary ... a very remarkable and independent debut ..."
(Crossfire)
7,5 / 10
➤ "... 'Eye Of The Snake” is simply good Heavy Metal ... quickly captures the heart with its melody and Böll's great, emotional vocals ... an interesting debut ..."
(Metal Melodic Sound)
3,5 / 5
➤ "… Power Metal feast … overdose of metallic riffs … this Swiss band definitely knows how to craft fun and vibrant Heavy Metal … flammable music …"
(The Headbanging Moose)
3,5 / 5
➤ "… there is never a lack of a massive dose of energy … manages to balance powerful sounds well with more modern inserts … an interesting debut …"
(All Around Metal)
7 / 10
➤ "... strong and direct ... with good hooks ... the keyboards fit well into the musical concept ... Andrea's voice is powerful and all songs have a good dose of Heavy, Power Metal in a familiar vein with many influences ... giving space to all instruments when needed ..."
(Metallerium)
➤ "... an elegant, innovative and nuanced record ... melodically cut Power Metal with classic Battle Beast or Stratovarius style connotations ... perfect symbiosis ... no instrument needs to be emphasized because they sound very much together and all contribute a more than special brushstroke ... the melody wins above all ... enjoy the true gem from the Swiss land."
(Nada Hay Bajo El Sol)
➤ "... strong voice of front woman Andrea Raffaela ... the whole instrumentation is so fine that it adapts to the lyrics ... contains many good tracks ... is something for everyone who likes elements from Power Metal but also likes the rougher aspects of Death Metal - but still pays tribute to the classics of Heavy Metal as well - and in a totally cool way ..."
(Rancor Metalzine)
➤ "... impresses with passion, joy of playing and the distinctive voice of front woman Andrea ... rousing ... melodic, energetic Metal that explores the limits of the possible ... powerful ..."
(BlattTurbo)
➤ "Clever hooks, distinctive guitar riffs and a versatile female voice that masters everything from powerful, extreme vocals to clear singing …"
(Darkzen Dragon)
➤ "… Swiss champions of the genre …"
(Über Röck)
➤ "… oozing an almighty jack hammering style of Metal … a superb album …"
(Frenzy Fire)
➤ "… album of the week … powerful songs … promising an unforgettable experience for every Metal fan, highly recommended!"
(Truenos Metálicos)
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Action: | BAD MARILYN |
Title: | Eye Of The Snake |
Base: | Wangen an der Aare • Switzerland |
Style: | Power Metal |
Genre: | Power Metal, Death Metal, Heavy Metal |
FFO: | Helloween, Stratovarious, Battle Beast |
Type: | Full-length |
Format: | CD + Digital |
Label: | Independent |
Distro: | / |
Release: | May 03, 2024 |
It was to be highly varied and stylistically surprising, yet always fully emotional and distinctive POWER METAL - and that's exactly what the impressively playful quintet now serves up on their debut album "Eye Of The Snake" that promises an incomparable Metal experience!
With a powerful stage show and a load of highly motivated musicians, this band is the latest must-see act. Full of energy, BAD MARILYN's make you forget the stress of everyday life and deliver nothing but good vibes and powerful moments.
No compromises were made for the sound of the album. Produced and recorded by Dennis Ward, a respected figure in the Metal scene with work for the likes of Pink Cream 69 and Helloween, "Eye Of The Snake" is a guarantee of first-class production and sound quality. There are unique songs full of good vibes to experience that will make the hearts of all true Metal gourmets beat faster.
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