Voodoo Circle is a masterclass in the 'more is more' philosophy of classic hard rock. Led by guitar virtuoso Alex Beyrodt, the band channels the spirit of the 1970s and 80s legends like Rainbow and Whitesnake, but injects it with a heavy, modern German precision. The sound is defined by massive, hook-laden choruses, thundering rhythm sections, and a production style that feels wide enough to fill a stadium. It is unapologetically big, bold, and guitar-centric.
What sets them apart is the seamless marriage of neoclassical technicality and soulful blues-rock. While Beyrodt can shred with the best of the Yngwie disciples, he never loses sight of the groove. The inclusion of Hammond-style organ adds a vintage texture that grounds the high-flying vocals and lightning-fast solos. It is music that celebrates the craftsmanship of the instrument, delivered with a swagger that feels both nostalgic and vital.
For those looking to dive in, 'Broken Heart Syndrome' is the definitive starting point. It captures the band at their most melodic and commercially potent, showcasing the chemistry between Beyrodt and vocalist David Readman. If you crave the adrenaline of a sunset drive or the communal energy of a rock festival, this is your soundtrack.
Voodoo Circle, also known as Alex Beyrodt's Voodoo Circle, is a German hard rock band founded in 2008, as a project of Silent Force guitarist Alex Beyrodt (currently also playing with heavy metal band Primal Fear) who had the idea to re-think his personal vision of music, making songs more based on his early influences, such as Whitesnake, Yngwie Malmsteen, Deep Purple and Rainbow. After the debut album called Alex Beyrodt's Voodoo Circle, the project became a collaborative band, composed mainly of Alex Beyrodt on guitar together with vocalist David Readman (Pink Cream 69) and bassist Mat Sinner (Beyrodt's bandmate on bands Primal Fear, Sinner and Silent Force) with the addition of a keyboard player and a drummer. On 5 May 2016, after doing 4 albums and tours, it was announced that original vocalist David Readman was leaving the band to focus on other activities. He was replaced by Herbie Langhans (Beyond the Bridge, ex-Sinbreed, ex-Seventh Avenue). The band has gained some critical and commercial success with the 2011 album Broken Heart Syndrome. The last two Voodoo Circle albums with Readman on vocals are More Than One Way Home released in 2013 and Whisky Fingers released in 2015. The first album with Langhans on vocals is called Raised on Rock and was released on 9 February 2018, via AFM Records GmbH. In October 2020, AFM Records announced vocalist David Readman and drummer Markus Kullmann return and the new album Locked & Loaded that will be released on 15 January 2021.
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Shares hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock (subgenres); confident, energetic, triumphant (moods)
Shares hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock (subgenres); confident, energetic, triumphant (moods)
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