ZUN – “Burial Sunrise” (2016)
Label: Small Stone Recordings Review by Warren Mayocchi There is a laid back atmosphere on “Burial Sunrise”, so it came as no surprise to discover ZUN are considered a desert…
Leaves’ Eyes – “Fires in the North” EP (2016)
Label: AFM Records Review by Tony Cannella When it was announced that Liv Kristine had left Leaves’ Eyes, the band that she co-founded it came as a huge shock to…
Maja Shining – Forever Still
Interview by Miriam C. Although they never have been properly featured onto the site for many reasons (and for this I deeply apologize), I can proudly admit that about Forever…
Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas – “Mariner” (2016)
Label: Indie Recordings Review by Warren Mayocchi “Mariner” is a collaboration between Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas as they launch into the unknown of deep space with music. Cult…
Vicky Psarakis – The Agonist
Interview by Tony Cannella The Canadian band The Agonist have been in existence since 2004. Since their inception the band has released a steady parade of excellent album as The…
Ataraxia – “Deep Blue Firmament” (2016)
Label: Sleazy Rider Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Tranquillity is the short translation of Ataraxia, they are of course also a band with a massive output – they have created…
Bad Seed Rising – “Awake in Color” (2016)
Label: Roadrunner/Atlantic Review by Tony Cannella From Baltimore, Maryland, Bad Seed Rising has already made their mark with their two previous EP’s. In particularly their last one “A Place Called…
Wallis Bird
Interview by Miriam C. Irish folk songstress Wallis Bird is back with her new album “Home” out now via Mount Silver/Caroline. If her previous full-lenght “Architect” has narrated her life and…
The Agonist – “Five” (2016)
Label: Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella The Agonist has been on a steady ascent since they released their debut almost 10-years ago (it’s hard to believe that it has…
And Then She Came – “And Then She Came” (2016)
Label: DME Music Review by Tony Cannella And Then She Came is a German metal band. Their self-titled debut album has just been released and to say that they have…
Francheska Pastor – Bad Seed Rising
Interview by Tony Cannella By all accounts the Baltimore based band Bad Seed Rising totally killed on this summer’s version of the Warped Tour. With the band set to release…
Metal Allegiance – “Fallen Heroes” EP (2016)
Label: Nuclear Blast Review by Tony Cannella Metal Allegiance is a project featuring a revolving line-up of some great talent in the metal genre. Last year saw the release of…
Les Discrets – “Virée Nocturne” EP (2016)
Label: Prophecy Productions Review by Warren Mayocchi The “Virée Nocturne” (night trip) EP from Les Discrets is a sample of an album to come called “Prédateurs”. It contains the title…
Isis Queen – Barb Wire Dolls
Interview by Tony Cannella and Miriam C. From Greece, the band Barb Wire Dolls have been making a huge commotion in the metal and punk scene with their new album…
Erika – “Deaf, Dumb and Blonde” (2016)
Label: Escape Music Review by Tony Cannella Erika Norberg has been a stunning presence in the world of AOR hard rock since 1990. Her debut album “Cold Winter Night” came…
Crystal Castles – “Amnesty (I)” (2016)
Label: Fiction/Casablanca Records/Caroline Review by Warren Mayocchi Crystal Castles are Ethan Kath and Edith Frances. While Ethan formed the band in 2003, this is Edith‘s first album after the departure…
Mercy Isle – “Undying Fire” (2016)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Mercy Isle is a new Dutch/American symphonic metal outfit. Their debut album “Undying Fire” is set to be unleashed on October 21, 2016 just…
Simone Simons – Epica
Interview by Alessandra Cognetta This summer I had the chance to catch up with Simone Simons from Epica for a quick chat about the band’s upcoming album “The Holographic Principle”.…
Garbage – “Strange Little Birds” (2016)
Label: Stunvolume/BMG/PIAS Review by Tony Cannella The legendary band Garbage returns with their sixth album and first in 4 years, “Strange Little Birds”. Throughout their 20 plus year history, Garbage…
Anna Netrebko – “Verismo” (2016)
Label: Deutsche Grammophon Review by Alessandra Cognetta This review is probably unprecedented for our webzine, but since we like breaking boundaries, we are proud to write about an artist that…