Dalriada – “Igeret” (2011)

Label : AFM Records Review by Tony Cannella From Hungary, the Folk Metal band Dalriada has been in existence since 1998. On their 6th album, “Igéret” the band is perfectly…
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Battle Beast – “Steel” (2011)

Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella You like true heavy metal? If bands like Manowar, Crystal Viper, Holy Hell, Zed Yago and Accept are your speed, than…
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Cassandra Syndrome – “Satire X” (2011)

Label : Figmental Records Review by Tony Cannella Maryland’s Operatic Metal Band Cassandra Syndrome returns with their second album “Satire X”. On their debut release, the excellent “Of Patriots and…
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Amaranthe – “Amaranthe” (2011)

Label : Spinefarm Records/Universal Review by Tony Cannella For a band that has yet to release a full-length album, there is an incredible buzz surrounding the Swedish/Danish outfit Amaranthe. Perhaps…
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Ashentide – “Ashentide” EP (2011)

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The operatic, Symphonic Metal band hails from Los Angeles, California, and has just issued their debut 3-song self-titled EP. This 6-member outfit features 3…
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Solisia – “Ordinary Fate” (2010)

Label : Undeground Symphony Review by Tony Cannella Italy’s Solisia originally formed in 2006, and after releasing a demo in 2007, signed with Underground Symphony. It is through that label…
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ReVamp – “ReVamp” (2010)

Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella Many were absolutely blind-sided when it was announced that the legendary, long running Dutch band After Forever had decided to call…
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Hydria – “Poison Paradise” (2010)

Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Hydria is a Symphonic Metal combo from Brazil.  The band released their debut “Mirror of Tears” in 2008 and has now returned to preach…
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