Lumus – “Bacchus’ Curse” (2012)

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the band Lumus (named after Violin player Jon Lumus) offers a unique brand of symphonic metal. Of course Violins have…
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Igorrr – “Hallelujah” (2012)

Label : Ad Noiseam Review by Luisa Mercier I stumbled over French Igorrr (aka Gautier Serre) by mere chance on the Facebook page of another musician and after thirty seconds…
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Melencolia Estatica – “Hel” (2012)

Label : Temple of Torturous Review by Davide Torresan The name of this band is very curious. The word “Melencolia” has Greek origins. It derives from “mélas” (black) and “cholé” (bile). According…
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Issa – “Can’t Stop” (2012)

Label : Frontiers Records Review by Tony Cannella For her third album, the Norwegian rock diva Issa chose to go in a different direction. Sure “Can’t Stop” is chock full…
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Neikka RPM – “Chain Letters” (2011)

Label : Alfa Matrix Review by Luisa Mercier The US-based industrial band Neikka RPM is back with its third release. “Chain Letters” is definetely an up-tempo record in which the industrial…
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Phildel – EP (2013)

Independent Release Review by Luisa Mercier Phildel is one of those rare artists in whom musical talent is complemented by an imagery of equal beauty. I stumbled upon her by mere…
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Evolvent – “Delusion” (2011)

Label : Bernett Records Review by Luisa Mercier After the 2009 EP, “Spiritual Confession”, Evolvent have finally released their debut. They changed their front-woman, replacing her with Johanna Manto. They…
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