Messiah's Kiss

Messiah's Kiss

Messiah's Kiss is a heavy metal group from Dinslaken, active since 2001. The band is associated with traditional heavy metal and power metal, and it develops a sound that combines straightforward riffs, double-bass rhythms and melodic vocals with a contemporary edge.

Style and background

The band draws on the heavy metal of the 1980s, especially Judas Priest and Iron Maiden from England and Accept from Germany. Its music avoids short-lived trends and instead focuses on classic heavy metal, as described by drummer Eckhard Ostra.

Releases and live activity

Dragonheart is one of the band’s albums and includes 11 tracks built around double-bass patterns, direct guitar work and prominent vocals. Messiah's Kiss also appears on the Magic Circle Festival 2007 DVD V.1, where it performs alongside Manowar, D.S.G, HolyHell and Gamma Ray.

Members

The group includes Wayne Banks and Mike Tirelli.