Landscape of Sorrow (EP 2023)

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daronis I need more music like this in my life. it fit perfectly into my life and I don't believe in coincidences, so I guess I was destined to discover such a great band Favorite track: RIP (Landscape of Sorrow) feat. Gonzalo Civita (EP Version).

segamax die Story um die E.P. hat mich wirklich sehr berührt 😔R.I.P. Markus Favorite track: LSD Butterfly feat. Gonzalo Civita & Henrik Schaller.

Ädäm Absolutely stunning epic doom metal! Want more of this! This band is a real surprise! Came out of nowhere, and with such a strong debut EP... Respect! Favorite track: Under the Pale Moonlight feat. Gonzalo Civita & Henrik Schaller.

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Epic Doom Metal project by Michael Heß / Germany

" A memory for eternity"
Michael Heß dedicates these songs to his brother Markus, who, despite his strong will to fight, had to give in to cancer in 2010.
Michael wanted to create something with substance that reminded him of his brother Markus.
January 4, 2024 marks the 14th anniversary of Markus' death and on this day we will release the EP "Landscape Of Sorrow".
Born from a loving heart and created by a creative spirit, this little mini-EP "Landscape Of Sorrow" with its three songs is a precious little treasure that embodies an extremely worthy commemoration of a loved one. Despite the overall tragic and heavy subject matter, the EP surprises with a dark doom gem and two terrific energetic metal bangers! The musicians involved have realized the variably and complexly composed songs in an incredibly impressive and rousing way.

1. RIP (Landscape of Sorrow) 05:25
2. LSD Butterfly 04:39
3. Under the Pale Moonlight 04:04

Born in 1972, Michael Heß discovered his love for metal at... more
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releases January 4, 2024

Co-release: Fetzner Death Records 033 / Schattenpfade 034

Music by Michael Heß
Recorded by Michael Heß
Vocals by Gonzalo Civita recorded at AV Estudio.
Mixed and mastered by Matías Takaya at AV Estudio.
Lyrics by Shannon Heß
Cover Artwork by Valentina
Tales of Mike Logo & Cover editing by Joss Miranda

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1.	RIP (Landscape of Sorrow) feat. Gonzalo Civita (EP Version) 05:25	lyrics	buy track
Why were you taken away from us so soon? Why were you taken away from me so soon? We survived the orphanage, Were hunted by a blasphemous nun, And we told ourselves, for now and forever… “NEVERMORE THIS PAIN” Landscape of Sorrow Landscape of Sorrow Years later, cancer came And you fought like an insane. But you didn’t lose the fight, Because he died right by your side. I’ve lost my brother, But God gained a brave warrior. We will carry you in our hearts And we will carry sorrow through every landscape. We survived the orphanage, Were hunted by a blasphemous nun, And we told ourselves, for now and forever… “NEVERMORE THIS PAIN” Landscape of Sorrow Landscape of Sorrow
2.	LSD Butterfly feat. Gonzalo Civita & Henrik Schaller 04:39	lyrics	buy track
Can you see it too? All these butterflies flying in the late afternoon? In circles, squares and triangles hearing their mindless mingles. Over the colourful fields which bloom so bright it hurts my ears. But why my ears? Is the sun even real? I'm feeling like Ikarus so free But I can't escape And it seems so late. The butterflies are falling to the ground Making crazily weird sounds. It's like pink, red, blue, green is screaming Violently shaking the ceiling. Echoing through my head, body and mind Killing me inside. Everything turns dark It seems like I missed Noah's Ark. Suddenly I'm all alone Sitting in my messy bedroom, Everything was just a dream A hallucination between the realms, And as I look onto the pills I see a butterfly who gives me the chills. It's like pink, red, blue, green is screaming Violently shaking the ceiling. Echoing through my head, body and mind Killing me inside.
3.	Under the Pale Moonlight feat. Gonzalo Civita & Henrik Schaller 04:04	lyrics	buy track
Once upon a time there was a boy and by his surroundings, he was destroyed. Pain over pain, zero gain He was sure that nothing in his life would remain They would kill him in his sleep While he would desperately count sheep And dream of a better life For which he wanted to strive. When you close your eyes in the darkness lies Death disguised as a lovely friend If you don't watch out It will reach for you And pull you down into the dark ghost town And pull you down But then one night, it got cold He saw something on his pillow, it was mold As he reached out He felt a touch He wanted to shout Air in his lungs was not much As he turned around, he saw its eyes Shining in a dangerous red Upon where he lied At first he was scared, as it visited him every night And soon it became clear That the thing had died Its pale skin Its long hands The greasy hair and a voice of despair It tried to pull the boy outside Tried to cover his eyesight And the boy went with his new friend When you close your eyes in the darkness lies Death disguised as a lovely friend If you don't watch out It will reach for you And pull you down into the dark ghost town And pull you down But one day, as he became a young adult His friend stopped visiting He took it as an insult As it seemed like his peaceful world was vanishing He waited and waited, but his friend stayed away What stayed was the mold in grey For the first time in years, he left his house And he regretted it yet so soon Because what shocked him most to find Was a grave with his name under the pale moonlight He saw his friend waving him with his pale, translucent hand And instructed him to follow him back to their peaceful world And the boy followed him into the afterworld So after all this time He took his last breath And followed his friend Who was known as death.

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I would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this tribute EP for my brother Markus!
Thank you Gonzalo Civita for your incredible vocals. I was also very happy that Henrik Schaller, who I have known for years now, immediately agreed to contribute the solos.
The production by Matias Takaya is just perfect.
I would also like to mention Valentina who has created simply brilliant single covers and the pictures of the lyric video.
And last but not least I would like to thank my daughter Shannon who wrote the lyrics.
It was a pleasure to work with such friendly and nice people.
Thank you very much!
Mike

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released August 9, 2023

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Tales of Mike Germany

Born in 1972, Michael Heß discovered his love for metal at the age of 10.
In December 2022, Michael started recording demo-songs for the first time.
The “Landscape of Sorrow”-EP, was released on the 9th August 2023, on
Markus Heß’ birthday, given the fact it is also dedicated to him.Michael is
currently working with Gonzalo Civita and Henrik Schaller on the first Tales of Mike album.Stay tuned! ... more

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