Top

Home Action Reaction Live About Signup Contact

Time travel straight into the early 1980s

[ Logo: Olymp ]

MEDIA FEEDBACK • Album 2023:

9 / 10
➤ "... totally independent, true-Metal club ... just great how OLYMP actually bring NWOBHM and speedy riffs of the Teutonic 80s school under one hat ... so sympathetically different from so much that is otherwise celebrated in the field of traditional Metal and thus have a unique selling point ..."
(Bleeding4Metal)

9 / 10
➤ "... a mighty march of majestic Metal – a cracking blend resembling a mix of Saxon and Judas Priest … OLYMP bring anthemic and power driven Metal to the fore, adding oomph in abundance, opening mouths and dropping jaws to the floor! The intensity of has been top notch, the band not missing a step, adopting the classic Iron Maiden style gallop ..."
(MetalGods TV)

8,5 / 10
➤ "… classic and quite raw, unpolished old-school Teutonic Heavy Metal influenced both from the early sound of 80’s German bands like Accept, Grave Digger, Stormwitch or underground legends like Not Fragile and the early Maiden and Priest moments … has a slight Heavy/Thrash vibe here and there …"
(Experience The Power)

80 / 100
➤ "… refreshing … hammering … needless to say, OLYMP is worth the expedition."
(Metal Archives)

8 / 10
➤ "... absolute pearl ... key appeal: I just couldn't resist the charm of the cover artwork ... refreshingly different ... somewhere between Angel Witch and Agent Steel the debut album of the Germans entertains non-stop ... they actually always find their way into my ear ... remarkably creative riffs and solos ..."
(Hellfire)

8 / 10
➤ "… the world of mythology and the Greek … refreshing and intellectually stimulating … full solid old-school Heavy Metal … the sound quality is very good and allows each instrument to shine … an interesting listening experience …"
(MetalShutter)

8 / 10
➤ "... gets by without a hitch ... even more mature ... great guitar work ... a must for all old-style Metallers ..."
(Soundmagnet)

8 / 10
➤ "… bombastic, headbanging Heavy Metal … virtuosic and powerful … "
(Powerplay)

8 / 10
➤ "... the opener 'Hades' makes several knee-deep bows to Black Sabbath, while the rest of the disc circles somewhere between Iron Maiden and Omen ... musically you can't fault the quartet ..."
(Rock Hard DE • FTU)

7,8 / 10
➤ "... classic Heavy Metal that couldn't be more traditional ... blistering, pulsating riffs that are melodic and pleasantly driving ... powerful and propelled with a raw underground charm ... well-crafted ... captivating solos ... raw and earthy songwriting ... a truly accomplished debut album that exudes a cheeky street dog charm ..."
(Zephyr's Odem)

7,5 / 10
➤ "... OLYMP do their thing really well ... know how to turn the Heavy/Speed Metal wheel, how to keep it turning ... you can hear the passion of the guys in every minute, as well as the years of work that went into 'Olymp' ... powerful riffs, crisp drums and a shouter who performs vocally dirty and raw, as it was just cool and hip in the 80s ... I have my fun with the sound and fans of the genre certainly also ... extra praise for the very cult cover artwork!"
(Obliveon)

7,5 / 10
➤ "... cult Teutonic Metal ... like from the glorious eighties ... somewhere between very early Running Wild, Brainfever, Mania or Atlain ... brisk and anthemic, often underpinned with twinleads ... old school, but not retro ... OLYMP have actually captured the old spirit skillfully and do not get boring ... kept authentic ... guaranteed party mood, really fun and makes you forget all the worries around you ... very cool!"
(Crossfire Metal)

7 / 10
➤ "… an album full of joy of playing and dedication. The attention to detail is evident in every song, and the band knows how to perfectly capture the atmosphere of the 80s ... a living force in Classic Heavy Metal …"
(AM:plified Mag)

3,5 / 5
➤ "... raw and direct … deliberately sparsely textured, often with immediate melodic lines ... mixing rougher NWOBHM with the more classic German heavy metal of the eighties ... Raven and Avenger on one side, Brainfever and Tyrant on the other, 'Olymp' conveys energy and DYI spirit ... an enjoyable record ... tailor-made for the most stubborn defenders ..."
(Loud And Proud IT)

➤ "In the spirit of the 80s, this German Metal sensation creates a sonic universe that combines nostalgia and freshness in a stunning potpourri ... epic! ... masterpiece ... impressive time travel ... the driving riffs, the booming bass and the characteristic twin leads are all there ... truly 'old school to the bone' ... a compact but powerful experience that will surely make hearts beat faster ..."
(Metaller DE)

➤ "... this thing makes fun (and thirsty) from front to back with its hearty eighties mix of Omen, Maiden, Running Wild and Grave Digger ..."
(Rock Hard DE)

➤ "… sounds so original and old school that it's hard to believe they haven't been around since the 80s … with such drive and lots of love and not least dedication and ability … almost a time machine straight back to the 80s …"
(Rancor Metalzine)

➤ "… guitars are very much based on Iron Maiden's sound … also heavily influenced by the NWOBHM, but here and there, almost hidden, there are some modern traits … great quality is guaranteed …"
(Metal Addicts)

➤ "… they show that they know exactly how sparkling, classic Metal must sound in 2023 … luckily, the enormous joy of playing goes hand in hand with consistently convincing, traditional songwriting, in which masterpieces of many old heroes shine through. Some guitar melodies hark back to the best days of the NWOBHM, but it’s obvious that Olymp have also picked up a note or two of Rock’n’Rolf … OLYMP are unquestionably an enrichment for the classic underground …"
(Epic Metal Blog)

➤ "... an impressive work ... skillfully combining old school and modern times in Heavy/Speed Metal ... both anthemic and epic ... the eight songs feature driving '80s riffs that never let boredom set in at any time ... reminiscent of greats like Helloween, Running Wild and Stormwitch ... a real treat for fans of classic Metal ... reminiscent of the genre's glory days ..."
(BlattTurbo)

➤ "Simply amazing … a fast paced, head bang-able gallop of infectious Heavy Metal to please every fan of traditional Metal."
(Frenzy Fire)

➤ "... lively Heavy Metal rhythms ... powerful vocals ... a lot of space is given to imaginative guitar playing ... even though Heavy Metal is one of the oldest genres of harder sounds, this music can also sound fresh and anything but dusty.This is exactly what OLYMP achieve and every fan of the genre will be delighted with this record."
(Metalmamas Neuigkeiten)

MEDIA FEEDBACK • EP 2019:

[ Artwork: Sebastian Tölle ]

8 / 10
➤ "… hard-hitting Heavy Metal … an energetic dose of relentlessly riveting riffs … OLYMP certainly have outdone themselves for a debut … a great discovery … definitely worth the time - check it out."
(Metal Temple)

7 / 10
➤ "Melding sounds that you’d hear on a Black Sabbath album, an Iron Maiden album, and a Grave Digger album … heavy, mid tempo and plodding Heavy Metal, with a huge NWOBHM influence …"
(Metal Gods TV)

7 / 10
➤ "... add to the twin-leads a good deal of oldschool flair, inspired by the traditions of Heavy Metal of the 80s ... a brew that you can hardly escape as a Metal fan ... straightforward and with a lot of power in music and voice ... OLYMP are a band that more than embody their way of life ... "
(KOBZR)

3 / 5
➤ "... an interesting EP … dedicated to fans of the genre … the band shows a truly remarkable predisposition … conclusive, epic and dynamic ..."
(All Around Metal)

➤ "… very nice sounding rhythm section on drums and bass, somewhat in style of the first two Iron Maiden albums … nicely arranged … with interesting guitar leads … a bit of speed metal shredding … occasionally melodic … well-played solos … warm but aggressive vocals … performed by OLYMP in 80's Heavy Metal style …"
(Monarch Magazine)

➤ "… very heavy riffage synonymous with the iconic NWOBHM sound … sometimes bordering on the savage style to come out of the Thrash Metal genre … OLYMP offer four songs of rumbling traditional Heavy Metal."
(Frenzy Fire)

➤ "… Old School Metal … with zero frills … full of quality Teutonic riffage and semi-shouty vocals … Ozzy era Sabbath meets early Mercyful Fate …"
(Headshot Music)

➤ "Raw, almost primal … the sound of German metallers OLYMP is as intriguing as it is rousing certainly … Teutonic Heavy Metal breeding … hungrily driving riffery … traditional 80´s styled …"
(The RingMaster Review)

➤ "Nostalgic … based on guitar work, featuring great riffs and really cool solos, including the wide and unrestricted use of twin guitars … all songs are good …"
(Consultoria Do Rock)

Action:	OLYMP
Title:	Olymp
Base:	Augsburg • Germany
Style:	Classic Heavy/Speed Metal
Genre:	Heavy Metal, Speed Metal, NWOBHM
FFO:	Atlain, Stormwitch, Running Wild
Type:	Full-length
Format:	CD + Vinyl
Label:	Independent
Release:	Oct. 13, 2023

Bulletpoints:
🔘 The debut album of the Bavarian Heavy Metallers
🔘 A lively and affectionate homage to the 80s
🔘 Powerful songs full of joy, dynamics and dedication

[ Official album trailer ]

OLYMP is not just a myth, but rather true teutonic CLASSIC HEAVY/SPEED METAL. Driving riffs in traditional 80´s style, will make your heads bang wild.

The whole is literally old school to the bone. The roaring bass and striking twin-leads will raise even the last sceptic to the peak of Olympus.

[ Pic: Christian Wieser ]

Since the beginning of 2018, Butschi (guitars, vocals), André (bass), Armin (guitars) and Dommi (drums) have been working on original songs in their rehearsal room.

OLYMP emphasize their ambitions to reach the Olympus of the Metal gods by their longtime stage experience and the upcoming release of "Olymp", their 2023 debut album.

[ Artwork: Giulia Schmidt-Kaiser ]

OLYMP • Online:

Email:

•

TRACKS:
01. Hades 04:26
02. Death And Glory 04:40
03. Icarus 06:03
04. Hero 04:48
05. City Of Gods 05:02
06. Pandora 03:54
07. Fire And Fury 06:53
08. Metal Priest 03:02

total: 38:48 min.

•

LINE-UP:
Butschi • Guitar, Vocals
Armin • Guitar
André • Bass
Dommi • Drums

•

DISCOGRAPHY:
2019 • Olymp • EP
2023 • Olymp • Full-length

•

OLYMP are available for interviews via Phone, Zoom, Skype & Email

Activity

📢 𝗣𝗥 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 • 𝐸𝓈𝓉. 2001
🌟 Frequently 5-star rated
🌐 Intl. synergies w. print, online & broadcast

⫸ Many years of extensive and in-depth experience in various musical fields form the basis for individual and efficient services.

⫸ In addition to communications for global Public Relations, the main areas of activity are integrated Promotion Campaigns, as well as Marketing, Artist Management, Consulting and Mentoring.

More

Media Graphics
Artwork Mediation
Global Fame
Merch
FAQ

Compilations
Bandcamp
Podcast
Spotify
Soundcloud

Radio Partners

1921 Baliheadbanger
Demontre Radio
Das Metalmagazin hart&direkt
Hijos De La Luna
La Caverna De Hierro
Metal Com Batata
PowerPlant Radio NL
Radio Diabolus
Rock Live Radio

Social Media

Linktree
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Pinterest
TikTok
Tumblr
Blog
Wordpress
Bluesky
Threads
X

Disclaimer
Impressum
Datenschutzerklärung
Design & Programming

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.
Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Metal Message ᴳᴸᴼᴮᴬᴸ with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.