MAIAH WYNNE – Translating a beautiful artistic vision
Best known as the singer for prog trailblazers Envy of None, Maiah Wynne is a talented singer and multi-instrumentalist who recently unveiled her debut solo album, “Out of the Dark”.
KELSY KARTER + THE HEROINES – Welcome to the love avenue
Blending British resilience with Australian charm, Kelsy Karter + The Heroines have captivated the global music scene with their electrifying fusion of defiant rock ‘n’ roll and unbridled artistry. With their signature edge and raw energy, the band is excited to unveil their highly anticipated new album, “LOVE MADE ME DO IT”, set for release on January 31. To delve deeper into this upcoming launch, we caught up with singer and frontwoman Kelsey Karter.
VUKOVI – Unbelievably entering a special new world
On January 24, Scottish rock/metalcore band VUKOVI will unveil their latest creation, MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN, through SharpTone Records. With its provocative title, this audacious release promises an explosive and fearless dive into the band’s ever-evolving artistry. To learn more about this bold endeavor, we sat down with singer Janine Shilstone for an in-depth conversation.
EIHWAR – Surprisingly where the ancient world meets the modern
In their latest album, Eihwar takes us on an electrifying journey, seamlessly blending traditional Nordic sounds with cutting-edge electronic elements. Join us as we dive deep into the creative process, inspirations, and stories behind this groundbreaking release together with Asrunn and Mark in this exclusive interview
KINGFISHER SKY – Between myth and love
After a seven-year hiatus, the acclaimed Dutch progressive rock band Kingfisher Sky makes a triumphant return with their latest album, “Feeding the Wolves”. Inspired by an ancient Cherokee legend, this powerful release blends myth and music into a profound narrative. We had the opportunity to sit down with drummer Ivar de Graaf and vocalist Judith Rijnveld to discuss the new release and their exciting upcoming projects.
BLUES PILLS – A great birthday of a mind-blowing rebirth
After four years of silence, the acclaimed hard rock band Blues Pills is back with a bang. Lead vocalist Elin also opened up about balancing motherhood while recording the album, sharing insights into her journey as both a musician and a parent.
BLACK SUN – Lying between two beautiful hemispheres
The Finnish-Ecuadorian power metal quartet Black Sun returns with a brand new album and a refreshed lineup. We had the opportunity to chat with vocalist Netta Laurenne about the making of their self-titled album and how she and guitarist Nino Laurenne joined forces for this exciting new project.
APRIL ART – Life is a big red rodeo
German modern metal band April Art returns in full force with their brand-new album, Rodeo. This album marks the culmination of a decade of hard work and perseverance, symbolizing their breakthrough moment. With their recent signing to Reaper Entertainment, the band is poised to take the next big leap in their career. Learn more about it in our special interview with the singer Lisa Marie Watz and drummer Ben Juelg.
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS – Of best stories and old pirates
Austrian symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis returns with the second chapter of their epic pirate-themed saga. With “Pirates II – Armada”, the band continues to solidify their place as one of the top symphonic metal acts on the scene. To mark the release of their new full-length album and their ongoing European tour, we caught up with vocalist Clémentine Delauney to learn more about the journey.
UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – Founding a new digital unknown
Canada’s Unleash the Archers has returned with one of the standout releases of the year. Even our reviewer Tony was captivated by “Phantoma”, describing it as “a testament to the band’s consistent quality and growth”. Join us as we dive into their latest full-length album with lead vocalist Brittany Slayes.
DOROTHY – Delighted By A Holy Ghost
To many European fans, the name DOROTHY might not be familiar. However, this rising hard rock band in the United States has already made a significant impact, dominating the charts and successfully touring both the West and East coasts. Now, DOROTHY is set to release their latest album, “Gifts from the Holy Ghost,” originally launched in 2022, through Roc Nation. Join us for an exclusive interview to learn more about this exciting release.
KARNATAKA – Requiem for a special tour
As Karnataka embarks on its new European tour, we had the pleasure of speaking with bandleader Ian Jones and vocalist Sertari, who is making her debut with the progressive rock group. This special tour marks the band’s return to mainland Europe after a significant hiatus and will feature performances promoting their latest album, “Requiem for a Dream”
ARJEN LUCASSEN – Still some genuine rest for the wicked
Like many artists, the Dutch mastermind Arjen Lucassen isn’t content to sit at home idle. In this extensive interview, we discuss not just one, but three of his exciting projects. Ayreon, Plan Nine and SImons Simons are all here!
OU – The most brilliant and great musical kaleidoscope
The enigmatic progressive metal/djent ensemble OU continues to captivate audiences with its profound lyrics and kaleidoscopic musical compositions. In celebration of their second full-length album, “II – 蘇醒 Frailty”, Femme Metal Webzine talked with the visionary behind the project, Anthony Vanacore, to delve into the intricacies of this remarkable release, now available through InsideOut Music.
MYRIAM GENDRON – Forgotten Tradition And Revisited Literature
The Quebecoise folk singer-songwriter Myriam Gendron, is back with her third LP “Mayday” out via Thrill Jockey Records on the 10th May. “Mayday” presents an even more syncretic fusion of oral traditions and literature characters. Discover more about it with our interview.
THE MOTH – Celebrating the obstacles you’ve overcome in life
German doom metal trio The Moth have recently released their fourth LP “Frost”. In this extensive interview, the singer and bassist Cecile Ash warmheartedly speaks about the band’s record deal with Exile on Mainstream and her experience with breast cancer. Let’s learn more about it from the band’s new release in this interview.
MARTHE – Furthering down in an unexpected and superior evil
Italy’s Marthe is one of the surprising newcomers from SUNN 0)))’s label Southern Lord. Blending both elements of doom metal, punk DIY attitude, and black metal, with her debut “Further in Evil”, Marthe brought alive a journey into evil. Let’s learn more about it from the artist herself in this interview.
LOUISE LEMON – Looks like a new lifetime of tears
LOUISE LEMON – Looks like a new lifetime of tears. The queen of death gospel Louise Lemon is back with a brand-new-release 4 years after the successful second LP “A Broken Heart is an Open Heart”. Learn more about it in this interview!
MEUTRIÉRES – The epic storytellers from the Middle Ages years
Meurtriéres is one of the most treasured secrets from France. And the epic metal band is back with their debut full-length “Ronde de Nuit” via Gates of Hell Records. Singer Fiona and the guitarist Olivier took some time to bring us back to the Middle Ages.
AEONIAN SORROW – Hiking down the insidious Katara mountain pass
The Katara mountain pass is situated in Northern Greece and its name evokes legends and traditions. And its meaning from the Greek, curse, helps in accentuating its sinister significance. But, in this case, “Katara” is the new full-length of the Finnish gothic death doom metal band Aeonian Sorrow.