Rating

"Wir von Northern Silence Productions haben gerade die erste Promo-Kampagne von Markus durchführen lassen und sind mit seiner Arbeit sehr zufrieden. Er ist bemüht, aus jeder Situation das Optimum herauszuholen und verfügt sowohl über das Wissen als auch die Kontakte, um Releases weitreichend zu promoten. Es ist für uns zwar nicht sinnvoll, für jede unserer Veröffentlichungen die entsprechende Summe in professionelle Promotion zu investieren, doch bei Top-Sellern würden wir bedenkenlos wieder die Hilfe von Markus in Anspruch nehmen, um größere Reichweite und Sichtbarkeit für neue Releases zu erreichen."
(Torsten • Northern Silence Productions)

"Der beste Szenekenner im Bereich Metal mit tausenden von Kontakten. Unermüdlich engagiert und absolut verlässlich arbeitet Markus Eck daran, seine Bands ins beste Licht zu rücken, sie zu beraten und zu unterstützen. Einen besseren Promoter könnte ich mir nicht vorstellen."
(Hydra Gorgonia • ATRIUM NOCTIS)

"Wir hatten absolut keine Ahnung von PR und sind somit kopfüber ins kalte Wasser gesprungen. Klar waren wir skeptisch. Doch in seiner angenehmen, freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Art konnte Markus Eck alle Zweifel beseitigen. Ein überaus faires Konzept, das genau auf unsere Bedürfnisse zugeschnitten ist, hat uns bisher sehr geholfen. METALMESSAGE arbeitet vertrauenswürdig in allen Punkten, transparent, fleißig und, vor allem, realitätsnah. Zusammengefasst ist METALMESSAGE das Beste, was uns überhaupt passieren konnte. Werft alle Zweifel und Vorbehalte über Bord und vertraut Euch METALMESSAGE an! Markus Eck liebt den Underground und ist mit Überzeugung und Leidenschaft bei der Sache. Sicher macht er auch Euch ein passendes Angebot. Und keine Angst: Knebelverträge müsst Ihr nicht fürchten und auch beim Finanziellen geht METALMESSAGE stets mit absoluter Fairness und Augenmaß vor."
(Marcus • DRUNKEN FOOLS)

"Freundlich und perfekt."
(Martin • BLATTTURBO)

"Der Promoter als Schlüssel zwischen Band und Label wird für mich auch heute noch viel zu wenig gewürdigt! Denn ohne solche engagierten Menschen wie Markus, würden die meisten Bands garnicht in der Öffentlichkeit existieren und die Labels sowie auch die Vertriebe, keine Kauf- Argumente und die so wichtige Propaganda für Engagements im Bereich der Gigs etc. haben. Horns Up & METALMESSAGE to the World!"
(Christian • OUR SOULS)

"METALMESSAGE ist zu empfehlen weil es fair ist, Integrität besitzt und seinen Bands zur Seite steht anstatt sie auszunehmen wie eine Weihnachtsgans!"
(Jörg • STAHLSEELE)

"Wir würden jederzeit wieder mit METALMESSAGE zusammenarbeiten. Die Arbeit ist individuell an die Band angepasst, sehr transparent und zuverlässig und die Leistung absolut top. Sehr empfehlenswert."
(Simon • FREAKINGS)

"Eine so geile Promo Agentur ... kann man nur weiterempfehlen!"
(Marple • LORDS OF SALEM)

"Perfekte, individuell zugeschnittene Promotion im Metal-Bereich! Je nach Budget kann man den Umfang der Arbeit abstimmen. Markus ist schon so lange ein Teil der Metalszene und kennt sie von allen Seiten. Seine vielen Kontakte zu Magazinen garantieren eine lange und breite Reichweite. Was am Ende dabei rauskommt liegt natürlich auch an der Qualität der Veröffentlichung. Bei uns lief alles perfekt! Wer einen zuverlässigen Promo-Partner für seine Band sucht ist bei METALMESSAGE bestens aufgehoben."
(Skaldir • ASH OF ASHES)

"Super Zusammenarbeit, kein 08/15, sondern auf die spezielle Situation zugeschnitten."
(M. Gneipel • THE SOULSCAPE PROJECT)

"Ein sehr sympathischer und verlässlicher Ansprechpartner, der sich überdurchschnittlich für die Bands engagiert! Er lebt für guten Metal! Jederzeit wieder, lieber Markus!"
(Manuel • BETRAYAL)

"Exzellente PR Agentur, einer der besten fürs Geld in diesem Genre und als Gegenleistung wirklich aufopferungsvolle, hochqualitative und akribische Arbeit. Beispiellos gute Kommunikation. In allen Aspekten zu empfehlen."
(Ronny • SNAKEWINE)

"Tolle, aufopferungsvolle Arbeit. Super Kontakt, super Mensch hinter der Arbeit. Kein Anliegen ist zu gering, als dass Markus sich nicht dahinter klemmt und schließlich liefert. Eine Geschäftsbeziehung, aus welcher schließlich auch eine Freundschaft entstanden ist. Eine der besten Entscheidungen meines Lebens mich an METALMESSAGE und an Markus zu wenden ..."
(Asgharoth Morthus Diaboli • MORTHUS)

"METALMESSAGE for President! Hat riesig Freude an der Arbeit und das spiegelt sich auch an den Ergebnissen! Top Partner! Danke Markus!"
(Piri • INFINITAS)

"METALMESSAGE ist geil. Markus ist ein toller Mensch. Er hilft den Metal-Bands dabei, ihr Publikum zu finden."
(Niki • EUFOBIA)

"Gute und faire Zusammenarbeit, schnelle Kommunikation und tolles Ergebnis! Absolut zu empfehlen!"
(Nicolas • INVICTUS)

"Markus arbeitet als Überzeugungstäter mit viel Leidenschaft für seine Bands. Eine klare Empfehlung!"
(Matthias • MNEMOCIDE)

"Markus Eck and METALMESSAGE deliver utmost professionalism to the highest quality - friendly communication and fast results. Highly recommendable!
(Thomas • REVEREND HOUND)

"Sehr faire, transparente Zusammenarbeit auf Augenhöhe, METALMESSAGE bietet einen Mehrwert in vielerlei Hinsicht und eine ausgezeichnete Unterstützung für die Promotion einer Band! Top!"
(Christoph • ONTBORG)

"Markus Eck hat eine absolute Leidenschaft für Szene und Musik und steht uns stets absolut professionell und kompetent beratend zur Seite."
(Marc • MORTAL INFINITY)

"Markus Eck hat die absolute 'Do or Die'-Mentalität, kommuniziert immer klar und direkt und steht jederzeit mit dem besten Rat zur Seite! Wenn Deine Message ankommen soll bist Du bei Markus goldrichtig."
(Christian • DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS)

"Hier wird Metal gelebt und geatmet. Professionalität auf höchstem Niveau. METALMESSAGE kann ich jeden nur an das Herz legen. Danke für die großartige Zusammenarbeit!"
(Thomas • KOBZR Magazine)

"Selten einen Medienpartner erlebt, der mit so viel Leidenschaft, Herz und Fleiß auf einen derart großen Erfahrungsschatz zurückgreift und mit Hingabe arbeitet. Eine 5/5 von www.soundmagnet.eu und mir für METALMESSAGE!"
(Adriana • Soundmagnet Magazin)

"Würde jederzeit wieder mit METALMESSAGE zusammen arbeiten. Ein verlässlicher Partner und die erbrachte Leistung ist sehr gut. Markus hat uns kontinuierlich mit Promotion-Aktionen versorgt und uns jede Menge Kontakte für Werbezwecke in Webzines und Internetradios hergestellt."
(Kurt Jason Kelderer • ASPIDIUM)

"Für mich als Online Radio-Moderator sehr oft eine Quelle an geiler Gitarrenmukke. Support und Zusammenarbeit stehen bei Markus extrem weit oben. Keep Up The Great Work And May The Underground Be With You!"
(Matze Greiner • Pure Sound Radio, D-Rockz Radio etc.)

"Man merkt, dass hier ein Überzeugungstäter am Werk ist, und das spiegelt sich auch in der Arbeit von METALMESSAGE durchgehend wider! Well done!"
(Adam • Schattenpfade)

"Die Zusammenarbeit mit Markus Eck hat sehr viel Spass gemacht und war für uns auch sehr lehrreich. Man merkt, dass er seine Tätigkeit mit Freunde und Passion macht. Ohne ihn hätte unsere Musik niemals eine solche Reichweite erreicht. Weiter so!"
(Philipp • CALAROOK)

"Ich kenne wenige andere PR-Menschen, die mit soviel Passion und Ehrlichkeit 'ihre' Künstler betreuen und als Ansprechpartner bei Fragen kompetent und zügig mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. METALMESSAGE steht nicht für irgendein Business - im Fokus steht der Underground mit seinen Künstlern! So muss es sein ..."
(Beatrice • Black Salvation Blog)

"Die Promotion war bestens."
(HANGATYR)

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"METALMESSAGE and Markus Eck are one of the best things that have happened to us over the past few months. For me and my band METALWINGS it's a real pleasure to work with him. I highly recommend METALMESSAGE! It's really worth it!"
(Stela • METALWINGS)

"I cannot recommend working with Markus and METALMESSAGE enough! Over the many years of friendship I've come to know him as a true and loyal fan of Metal and Metal art in general with exceptional and genuine passion for old and new bands alike. Always open minded and interested in learning about new music and artworks and always dedicated to promote the music he loves with extreme devotion!"
(Kris Verwimp)

"The very best in the world! I really love to work with him! He is really into Metal!"
(Alex • KALEDON)

"Simply the best! An agency that REALLY promotes your band, bringing results, real feedbacks ... with hard work and constant and crystal clear updates! I worked with him with two of my bands and a lot of friends and ALL were satisfied!!!"
(Michele • OVERTURES)

"Best Promotion Agency we ever had!"
(Maede • CALADMOR)

"This is the simply true way to give people a Metal-message with your music, thanks to Markus & METALMESSAGE promotion !! A sincere & hardworking service turns easily to a lasting companionship !! VENGEFUL GHOUL will always be mentioned/remembered with METALMESSAGE 'cause we still have lots of "Metal" messages to give and to get across to the world!"
(Emre • VENGEFUL GHOUL)

"Great work!"
(Miguel • Heaven Is Not Too Far Webzine)

"Great PR firm that stands behind the bands that they represent. I have had the pleasure of working with METALMESSAGE for many years now and they have been nothing short of exceptional."
(Andy • Heavy Metal Time Machine Webzine)

"Awesome and hard working!"
(Bjarne • HULDRE)

"Great to work with ... honest and genuine with a true love for Metal and bands."
(Dylan • HECATE ENTHRONED)

"METALMESSAGE always goes the extra mile for its clients. Top notch and very much recommended!"
(Lars • MYRKGRAV)

"Top service! Best promo! Always very helpful!"
(Jeff • SCARLET ANGER)

"Top notch promotion!"
(Thomas • SYLVATICA)

"The best promotion and management agency, for all tasteful bands! Trust me, for me and my band NORTHERN LINES, Markus worked excellent!"
(Cristiano • NORTHERN LINES)

"If you need something that fits for your band, you MUST choose this agency to rock everything!! METALMESSAGE RULES!"
(Luca • ALTAIR)

"Trust me! It's what every band needs for a full and great promotion around the world!!"
(Alex • ROXIN' PALACE)

"METALMESSAGE has provided so much excellent music over the years that I'm continually blown away. Markus Eck and METALMESSAGE ensure that bands are well-publicized and treated with the care that they deserve. After 33 years in music it is unlikely that I would recall anything special about most promoters, but the services of METALMESSAGE are powerful and unique."
(Graham • Vile Views Webzine)

"Markus is a true supporter of music and has done an excellent job for our band. He acts super professional and reliable, which makes it great to work with METALMESSAGE. For our next release, we will definitely consider Markus as first choice promoter! All the best for you Markus and hope so speak soon!"
(Thomas • FROM ASHES REBORN)

"A great work. Always patient and doing his best for his clients. The feedback is constant. We are really satisfied."
(Asier • INCURSED)

"Great service! Totally recommendable!"
(Jonkol • INCURSED)

"With promotion agencies in music you have to be careful, not everything is what it seems, but I should say Im really impressed with the work of METALMESSAGE, they really care about your band and they do a great job promoting you. Keep up the great work!"
(Alex • LORDS OF SALEM)

"METALMESSAGE was recommended to me as a promotion agency that does what it promises and they did deliver! Markus Eck provided my project OMEGA POINT with good promotional support, got us some great reviews and also consulted us in a very professional way."
(Ristridi • OMEGA POINT)

"I always enjoy working with Markus for my project BLOODRED. A clear and binding communication, good support on many topics and a large international network make the cooperation very productive and successful. Finally the pricing is very fair, something that is not always the case in the industry. All in all I look forward to working with METALMESSAGE again!"
(Ron • BLOODRED)

"HELL'S GUARDIAN are happy and satisfied to collaborate with Markus and METALMESSAGE. Markus is professional and a fair person. He puts passion into his work! It is the first time we work with an agency that is so committed and active and we recommend it with flying colors!"
(Freddie • HELL'S GUARDIAN)

"Markus is an extremely reliable and passionate partner for bands. He sells what he can do, and he delivers, which in a world of (unfortunately) very low professionalism is a lot. Highly recommended!"
(Dario • ALTHEA)

"METALMESSAGE offers the opportunity to meet a lot of bands around the world. If you have a band don't forget the Message - serious Metalheads only!"
(Mario • X Reviews)

"METALMESSAGE and Markus are very professional and are one of the best things for me, works hard to do what he does and has given me the opportunity to review a couple of bands."
(Mark • Ever Metal Webzine)

"Markus is a true fan and supporter of metal and it shows. He doesn't treat his bands as clients, but he works them like a real fan would. He has passion for those he represents and in this business that is really rare. I recommend METALMESSAGE to any label or band that wants a company that will work your project like no one else."
(Peter • AFTERMATH)

"Dedicated Metal fan, friendly and always here for the music. A real pleasure to deal with."
(Marcel • The Metal Mag)

"Markus is a very nice person, very easy to communicate and work with. He is dedicated to what he does, and always gives the best from himself. A true fan and supporter of good underground Metal music. It's a real pleasure to work with him!"
(Elitsa • AEGONIA)

"Markus Eck and METALMESSAGE have helped us a lot over the last few months. Nice, competent and passionate!"
(Timo • TEZURA)

"Working with Markus has been a real pleasure! He definitely knows his stuff and he is hard-working and passionate about what he does. Can't recommend him & METALMESSAGE enough!"
(Phivos • Pitch Black Records)

"To this day, my band, ROCKIN’ ENGINE, has been solicited by many public relations agencies and promoters throughout the world with their never ending sales pitch and their 'too good to be true' success stories. But one day, I met Markus Eck! We were put in contact by a common friend and radio station host in Germany and started talking like we knew each other for a long time, the connection was made immediately. Markus insisted that our first professional conversation was to be made via Skype in order to talk to a person and not just text messaging stuff, he wanted to know ME. Call me old school, but that right there told me a lot about METALMESSAGE! Within the first five minutes of our conversation, I was amazed by Markus’s professionalism, respect, honesty, work ethics, but most importantly, his passion for metal! His passion is what struck me the most and believe me, it definitely shows in his work. Within only a few weeks, we were swarmed by album reviews, magazine interviews, air time in new radio stations, and all that throughout the world. But that’s not all! Markus also gave us very constructive advice on marketing, management, timing, presentation and work ethics, which really helped us grow as a professional band. In the end, I have recommended METALMESSAGE to everyone who was serious about bringing their music to another level, and I will continue to do so with pride and honour!"
(Steve O Leff • ROCKIN' ENGINE)

"Hard working and dedicated to the band clients. I would definitely recommend METALMESSAGE!"
(Arnold • Metalised Online Portal)

"Markus is a person with a great human quality. You can feel the passion he has for his work, as well as the effort and energy to boost the Rock scene in Germany and other countries. I highly recommend working with METALMESSAGE. It’s a pleasure working with Markus and METALMESSAGE here in Mexico with Darkzen Metal Magazine and my own website (Syl Pdll Design)."
(Sylvana • Darkzen Dragon Metal Angels Webzine)

"Really a great Promotion Company with the real passion for Metal music! It is a pleasure to work with them every time. The campaigns are well presented and every time when you have a question or problem Markus get back to you with the solution!"
(Julian • Rock Garage Webzine)

"It’s a pleasure working with Markus and METALMESSAGE.....METAL IS THE MESSAGE. METALMESSAGE is gladly recommended by Rock Metal Network."
(Kurt • Rock Metal Network)

"METALMESSAGE works with heart and blood for many bands. Keep your mission and your great work alive!"
(Robert • Metal Underground Webzine Austria)

"Extreme dedication and a transparent workstyle are what define Markus. Communication is always fast and easy. What he's done for us in under a year has exceeded our expectations by a mile. We're glad we took him and so should you."
(Maurice • BLACK LILIUM)

"There are so many charlatans in this business but Markus Eck is not one of them and METALMESSAGE is something your band needs. The level of attention to detail as well as love put into his work is epic. I will be working with Markus again on the next Ruadh release for sure and I highly recommend you do the same. The message is indeed loud!"
(Tom • RUADH)

"Markus is a thoroughly sincere, honest and good person. A Metal maniac with all his heart and soul made of steel for the bands he is promoting. Always true to its motto: CLASS instead of MASS! Long live the underground! Many thanks to you Markus, for your great work, which we are guaranteed to use again."
(Waxe • EISENHAUER)

"Markus is the best guy you can work with! Always focused and dedicated to his work he makes you feel like a brother - and the results of his promotional work are stellar!"
(Alex • REVOLTONS)

"I want to thank Markus for his great job! His skills about promotion are amazing and I'm glad we met him! Working with such a kind and positive person is a real pleasure!"
(Kremena • BENDIDA)

"METALMESSAGE's promotional service is extremely smooth and cost-effective. In a short time, results are produced that you would not be able to do yourself with even great effort. The work is very holistic and results are generated on a daily basis. Reporting of results is also regular and the service personal. It is very difficult to imagine that the same level of service could be obtained from anywhere else, at least for the same price."
(Jake • VELVET OCEAN)

"Top class assistance and scouting skills, performed with passion and for passion!"
(Emanuele • Rock Hard Italy)

"Working with Markus and METALMESSAGE has been a pleasure. He is courteous, professional and a true supporter of Heavy Metal music. I have interviewed a number of the METALMESSAGE artists and look forward to continuing working together bringing the artist and their music to the forefront!"
(Mick • The Cosmick View Webzine)

"METALMESSAGE and Markus Eck do a really great and excellent job. It is really a pleasure to work with him."
(Vinnie • BENDIDA)

"An excellent and reliable PR service for any Metal genre."
(Fabio • Groundcast Webzine)

"Markus Eck does an amazing job from start to finish and is a wonderfully passionate, as well as kind guy! We're glad working with him at VARUS and already knowing him for quite some time. We already noticed more fans and a wider range soon after the first interviews and reviews were done. Thank you Markus and keep up your astonishing work! We'll always get back to, as soon as the next promo campaign or new album is about to be done."
(Konstantin • VARUS)

"As HARDLAND we may be the odd one in at METALMESSAGE's roster, but we absolutely don’t feel like that at all! Markus got intrigued by our cover version of Tubeway Army’s 'Are Friends Electric' and although we are most certainly NOT a cover band, it did get us in contact with him. We’d also gotten great reviews about him by friends of ours (ROCKIN’ ENGINE), what made clear to us that Markus was the most ECK-cellent guy to take care of spreading the word for us! Right from the beginning, talking on the phone, we hit it off immediately. Common interests as our passion for music, LOUD music made our first conversation feel like we knew each other from way before! Markus makes no fake promises, he’s a straight shooter, NO BS! He works hard for his bands and does so with great passion, knowledge, respect, professional attitude and most important transparency and honesty! He’s helped us getting tons of interviews, reviews and airplay all around the globe. We will always recommend METALMESSAGE to everyone who tries to get his music to a more professional level and needs advice and / or help from the MAN with a very strong MESSAGE!"
(Aeilko • HARDLAND)

"Out of all the people that work with us, Markus Eck is probably the best! He's really number one and has done so much, with incredible passion! Our intention as a band is to proceed with METALMESSAGE again! Rock on!!!"
(Mark • WITCHE'S BREW)

"Definitely amongst the highest calibre and standards service I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Top shelf quality from a top notch service, Markus Eck rules!"
(Mirko • WITCHE'S BREW)

"An outstanding, passionate and genuine PR Agency, that is truly interested in it's clients. Markus lives and breathes the music, and his reputation is exceptional amongst the European underground. Highly recommended!"
(John • HAND OF KALLIACH)

"Markus is a really passionate guy who loves good music and do a great job with his PR agency. A warm light in the cold dust of nowadays Metal music industry. Highly recommended!"
(Coldun • COLDUN)

"Congrats to my friend Markus Eck of the almighty METALMESSAGE Global on 20 years of dedication and service for the worldwide Rock and Metal underground. If you are in a Metal band and need a publicist who is especially impassioned about his work and his bands, Markus is your guy! He has introduced me to so many amazing bands over the years. Markus, your spirit and imagination is truly inspiring."
(Ken • Highwire Daze)

"Excellent service by a veteran, and professional, Metalhead that knows his craft and how to present Metal bands in the light they deserve. Highly recommended!"
(Lior Stein • Metal Temple)

"Outstanding work with serious devotion. There are lots of black sheep in the PR biz, but Markus is definitely not one of them. Relentless passion and goes for extra mile if necessary to get the things done. KING SATAN SALUTES!"
(King Seth Aleister Satan • KING SATAN)

"The cooperation with METALMESSAGE is pretty much comparable with an Himalaya expedition on which Markus accompanies and guides your venture with Sherpa-like experience, instinct and consideration. He's not an arbitrary spreader of promotion material but a distinctive supporter of the artists vision whose motivation is always rooted in fortifying passion and authenticity. If you're looking for an enthusiastic crony and reliable connoisseur of the Metal world with all its heights and depths rather than a mere average promoter, Markus is your man. Highly recommended."
(Maurice Wilson • ANTRISCH)

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METAL is the MESSAGE …
and the MESSAGE is LOUD!

A declaration of pure love to powerful music!