I Left the Planet – “I Left the Planet” EP (2011)
Label: Adversum Review by Luisa Mercier Alexander Nordgaren, already member of the Norwegian black-avant-garde metal band Fleurety, is the mind behind the project I Left the Planet. He has been…
Grimes – “Visions” (2012)
Label: 4AD Review by Luisa Mercier Grimes aka Claire Boucher, is an indie artist from Quebec, Canada and this is her third release, the first released through 4AD, cult label…
Грай [Grai] – “О Земле Родной” [“O Zemly Rodnoj” – “About Native Land”] (2011)
Label: Sound Age Production Review by Luisa Mercier From Russia with love. Following their most famous country mates, Arkona, Grai play folk metal, maybe a bit more lively than the…
Gin Wigmore – “Gravel and Wine” (2011)
Label: Island Records Australia Review by Luisa Mercier Gin is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, and “Gravel and Wine” is her second effort that is now being released globally. Even though coming…
Funin – “Unsound” (2011)
Label: Karisma Records Review by Luisa Mercier Norway-based Funin released their debut in their homecountry in 2010 and one year after in the rest of the world. The band line up…
Fenrir – “Echoes of the Wolf” (2012)
Label: Savage Productions/Season of Mist Review by Luisa Mercier “Echoes of the Wolf” is the debut full length of the Celtic folk metal band Fenrir. Hailing from France, they deliver…
Carina Hanselmann – Arven
Interview by Laura Medina What do you get when you mix five female musicians, one male drummer, heavy guitar riffs, and enchanting, mesmerizing beautiful melodies, you get Arven! Arven is…
Barbara “Babs” Brawand – Caladmor
Interview by Laura Medina Caladmor is an Epic Folk female-fronted Metal band from Switzerland, who has just released their sophomore album, “Of Stones and Stars” in which is currently out…
ElupiA – “Wilderness” MINI ALBUM (2013)
Independent Release Review by Davide Torresan ElupiA is a symphonic metal band coming from Japan. As initial description it could be too much generic, but there are two interesting elements…
Queen V – “The Decade of Queen V” (2013)
Label: Royal Noise Records Review by Davide Torresan Queen V is an underground rock icon of New York. With a career of almost ten years, she has a rock style…
Vagrant God – “Vagrant God” (2012)
Label: Secret Quarters Review by Davide Torresan I have to say that it was a surprise to rediscover the duo Tom Simonsen and Cecilie Langlie in another musical project. Havnatt,…
Mirror Morionis – “Eternal Unforgiveness” (2013)
Label: Endless Winter Review by Vard Aman I have waxed lyrical before about well played Doom Metal, but as it’s been a while let me remind you. Doom Metal is…
Candice Night – Blackmore’s Night
Interview by Alessandra Cognetta This interview’s guest is someone who surely needs no introduction. We had the pleasure to ask a few questions to the lovely Candice Night, lead singer…
Amanda Somerville
Interview by Ary R, Massimo M. & Alessandra M Despite her longest music career, Amanda Somerville has become a guarantee in the metal panorama. On the occasion of the new…
Sinheresy – “Paint the World” (2013)
Label: Bakerteam Records Review by Tony Cannella “Paint the World” is the full-length debut from the Italian power metal band Sinheresy. They already made a positive impression with their 2011…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – “Tales of Winter: Selections From TSO Rock Operas” COMPILATION (2013)
Label: Lava/Universal Republic Review by Tony Cannella As the holiday season approaches, Trans-Siberian Orchestra gets ready to embark on their annual Christmas tour/extravaganza. In conjunction with the bands holiday dates…
Within Temptation – “Paradise (What’s About Us)” EP (2013)
Label: Dramatico Entertaintment Review by Tony Cannella What a treat this turned out to be. The collaboration between two of the most iconic female singers in metal was eagerly anticipated…
Daísa Munhoz – Vandroya
Interview by Robert Brady Intro by Miriam C. The last power progressive metal sensation comes from Brazil and it’s called Vandroya and they are fronted by the majestic force (and…
Phavian – “Meridian II” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The progressive/avant-garde metal band Phavian returns with their third album “Meridian II”. The band first came on the radar in 2009 with their debut…
Phavian – “Meridian I” (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The Los Angeles, California based Avant-Garde Progressive metal band Phavian released their debut in 2009, followed by the previously reviewed “Foreword” EP in 2011,…