The 7 Records That Changed Everything for Me.
These albums didn’t just influence me — they were the reason I started making music myself. Each one sparked something, pushed me forward, and shaped the path I’m on today.
D.R.I. – Thrash Zone
The ultimate benchmark for Crossover Thrash. The guitar tone, the energy – that was the moment I knew: I want to do this.
Slayer – South of Heaven
The riffs on this record are pure, dark magic. Heavy, sinister, dragging and yet driving. It carved itself into my DNA.
Kreator – Extreme Aggression
A razor-sharp blend of violence, speed, and raw power. This album defined how Thrash should sound to me.
Emils – Fight Together for…
A German band combining social awareness and raw force long before it became common. Showed me that music can carry meaning — and impact.
Depeche Mode – Black Celebration
I grew up with this one. Dark, atmospheric, emotional. It taught me that darkness doesn’t always need to scream to be heard.
The Sisters of Mercy – Floodland
That voice. That depth. That presence. Andrew Eldritch made me want to stand behind a microphone one day.
Zorn – first single
This release completely changed my view on Hardcore. Raw, emotional, bleak — it expanded my musical horizon.
These seven records are more than music to me. They are foundation, influence, emotion.
What are your seven essential albums?