“… a sweeping statement that draws equally from doom and goth rock, with hefty doses of classic heavy metal and jazz thrown in. And yes – real, honest-to-God jazz… At the heart of The Spin is a love of shimmering sounds of the ’80s and the equipment that made it.” – Decibel Magazine
“Anyone who appreciates the free-spirited combination of an exceptional voice with plenty of quiet moments and some blaring riffs will find MESSA to be the perfect band.” – Metal Hammer Germany
“…purveyors of the catchiest doom…” – Metal Injection
“MESSA‘s magnum opus. They have somehow adopted a lingua franca between their past and probable future selves, creating a sound that harmonizes with the elder parishioners while charting the chord changes ahead of the hymnal.” – Last Rites
“…though all of their output makes for easy recommendations, it‘s The Spin that finally shoulders MESSA out of the niche, best-kept-secret parameters they‘ve been snagged in and onwards towards the oh, so elite, ‘many are called but few are chosen’ province of unequivocal, rock n‘ roll preeminence. This is analogous to Soundgarden‘s flight path from Badmotorfinger to Superunknown. The Spin refines MESSA‘s sound, introduces new trajectories, (in this case ’80s-era goth rock), and never forfeits any of the band‘s charm or individuality in the process.” – New Noise Magazine
“… one of the best metal albums of the year – one that recognizes the benefits of a fishnets-and-battle-vests alliance. Maybe it‘s not the kind of album you‘d imagine blasting during a playthrough of Galaga or cruising to the mall, but the go-for-broke grandeur of it all can stand up to the best of the decade‘s greats.” – Treble
“The Spin always has something great going on, from its most furious moments to its most tranquil. MESSA has delivered an outstanding album here, and it‘s all but guaranteed to get a multitude more, uh…spins, from me.” – Everything Is Noise
“…clearly their strongest album to date and definitively establishes MESSA as one of the most exciting and creative bands of the modern era.” – Deaf Forever
“MESSA show personality and class in their writing, a remarkable taste for melodies and arrangements, and once again a willingness to challenge themselves and deliver an engaging, balanced and spellbinding album.” – Truemetal
“With The Spin, MESSA invites us on an intense sonic journey, where contrasts blend and echo, where light and shadow collide in a hypnotic dance. Through this album, the band demonstrates once again that doom metal can be a fertile ground for experimentation and raw emotion and delivers one of the most anticipated albums of 2025.” – RocknHell
“From heavy, crushing riffs to delicate, ethereal passages that allow the songs space to breathe, it is all here.” – Metal Talk
“…a memorable experience…” – Mystification ‘Zine
“…a jaw-dropping release, with music that combines intense emotional impact with musical greatness. Although rooted in doom metal, MESSA challenges the boundaries of the genre and deliver a stunning album that will provide lasting excitement for fans of great music.” – Markus Heavy Music Blog
“For longtime fans, The Spin will be a revelation – an expansion of MESSA‘s already vast sonic universe. For newcomers, it is a breathtaking introduction to a band that refuses to be confined by tradition or expectation.” – Antihero Magazine
“If you’re looking for doom with a pinch of gothic and melancholy, you’ll find an album here that digs deeper into your subconscious with every repetition. No noise, no clichés – The Spin is dark magic.” – Away From Life
” I hesitate to say who MESSA reminds me of because their sound is very much their own, but if doom metal with hints of Black Sabbath, Autumn (Netherlands) and Cauchemar sounds intriguing, you will very much want to check out The Spin.” – Metal Crypt
“… some of the most compelling talent in the entirety of the underground…” – Head Banger Reviews
“If you like tasteful guitar solos and guitar-focused rock that focuses on the instrument‘s soul rather than becoming a Berklee clinic, you should also listen as it‘s a great step forward for the band.” – Ghost Cult
“…one of the best modern doom bands out there.” – Toilet Ov Hell
“MESSA‘s latest record is another mood-focused masterclass in emotive heavy music. They remain one of the most interesting, enjoyable, and notable bands out there, and they just continue to get better and better.” – Wonderbox Metal
“If you are looking for a heavy and doomy release that is not afraid to push the envelope, you will not find a better one than this.” – Infernal Masquerade
