Castle – “In Which Order” (2011)
Label : Van Records Review by Si Smith Hailing from San Francisco, stoner/doom band Castle have delivered a solid first offering on the altar of metal with “In Witch Order”.…
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Benedictum – “Dominion” (2011)
Label : Frontiers Records Review by Tony Cannella The San Diego, California based band Benedictum returns with their 3rd album “Dominion”. I was always a huge fan of this band,…
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…
Hammers of Misfortune – “Fields/Church of Broken Glass” (2008)
Label : Metal Blade Records Review by Tony Cannella The fourth and final of the Hammers of Misfortune re-issues by Metal Blade is “Fields/Church of Broken Glass”, originally released in…
Hammers of Misfortune – “The August Engine” (2003)
Label : Metal Blade Records Review by Tony Cannella The second release from San Francisco, California’s avant-garde/progressive metal band Hammers of Misfortune is called “The August Engine” and was originally…
Hammers Of Misfortune – “The Bastard” (2001)
Label : Metal Blade Records Review by Tony Cannella From San Francisco, California, Hammers of Misfortune are a band that I have always heard about, yet have never actually heard.…
Pandemonaeon – “Dangerous Beauty” (2010)
Label : Trance Jam Records Review by Tony Cannella The band Pandemonaeon hails from Oakland, California and plays what they describe as Tribal Folk Metal. Their new album is called…
My Ruin – “Ghost and Good Stories” (2010)
Label : Tiefdruck Musik Review by Tony Cannella Before that was Otep, In This Moment, The Agonist and countless other bands with aggressive sounding female vocals, there was Tairre B.…
Indie Zone Reviews : Tune-Yards – “Whokill” (2011)
Label : 4AD/Self Review by Luisa Mercier tUnE-yArDs a.k.a. Merrill Garbus is a real talent. Her sophomore album “Who Kill” is just another evidence of this. She moved from Canada…
In This Moment – “A Star Crossed Wasteland” (2010)
Label : Century Media Records Review by Tony Cannella In This Moment have steadily built a loyal fan base since their debut, “Beautiful Tragedy” was unleashed in 2007. As good…
Absinthe – “La Féè Verte” EP (2010)
Label : Green Fairy Review By Tony Cannella Absinthe are a powerhouse all female rock/metal band from Southern California. They play no frills, no gimmicks, just straight forward heavy rock,…
WildeStarr – “Arrival” (2009)
Label : Furnace Maximus Records Review By Tony Cannella WildeStarr is the new project formed by ex-Vicious Rumors guitarist Dave Starr and vocalist London Wilde. The duo have hooked up…
OTEP – “Smash the Control Machine” (2009)
Label : Victory Records Review By Tony Cannella Los Angeles, California based band Otep wants, no demands your attention, and on their recently issued fourth album “Smash the Control Machine”…
Echoes of Eternity – “As Shadows Burn” (2009)
Label : Massacre Records/Nuclear Blast USA Review By Tony Cannella The Los Angeles based metal band Echoes of Eternity released their debut effort in 2007 titled “The Forgotten Goddess” –…
Ragg – “Ragg” (2008)
Label: Slagg Records Review by Tony Cannella Ragg are a band from California. They feature 5-members in their ranks – including two females (on vocals & guitar). The band have…