Tales of Mike - Landscape of Sorrow / Limited Edition 100 Cassetten
Side A:
1. RIP (Landscape of Sorrow) 05:25
2. LSD Butterfly 04:39
3. Under the Pale Moonlight 04:04
Side B:
4. RIP_Landscape of Sorrow (Single Version) Bonus Track 05:25
5. Tales of Mike feat Alphatraz - Requiescat in pace (Piano version) Bonus Track 04:12
“A memory for eternity”
Michael Heß dedicates these songs to his brother Markus, who, despite his strong will to fight, succumbed to cancer in 2010.
Michael wanted to create something with substance that would remind him of his brother Markus.
January 4, 2024 marked the 14th anniversary of Markus' death, and on this day the mini-CD “Landscape Of Sorrow” was released.
You can order the CD version here
On September 27, 2024, we will also release a cassette
Born from a loving heart and created by a creative mind, this little mini-EP “Landscape Of Sorrow” with its three songs is a precious little treasure that embodies an extremely dignified commemoration of a loved one. Despite the overall tragic and heavy subject matter, the EP surprises with a dark doom gem and two grandiose energetic metal smashers! The participating musicians have realized the varied and complex composed songs in an incredibly impressive and stirring way.
Michael Heß, born in 1972, discovered his love for metal at the age of 10 when he walked past a radio playing “I Love Rock 'n Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. This is how he developed a true passion for electric guitars as well.
Before he bought his own guitar, Michael just played his late brother's guitar for fun, without any knowledge of sheet music.
In 2003, he finally bought his first electric guitar, which marked the beginning of a whole new era for Michael. Years of practice, fun and more followed.
In December 2022, Michael started recording demo-songs for the first time. He made it his mission to write a tribute song to his late brother Markus Heß and eventually got into touch with Gonzalo Civita from the bands HelėH, Tribal who agreed to sing to this song. Their work went really well and good memories and fun led to them establishing even more songs together.
Michaels first EP, 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.
“All of my songs sound different, but they all tell stories. They all tell different stories, and that’s what is important to me.”
