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PJ Harvey – “The Hope Six Demolition Project” (2016)

May 12, 2016

Label: Island Records Group/Universal Review by Warren Mayocchi PJ Harvey never wants to repeat herself in the music she creates. On “The Hope Six Demolition Project” she creates strong melodies…

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Eliot Sumner – “Information” (2016)

January 20, 2016

Label: Island/Universal Review by Warren Mayocchi Never heard of Eliot Sumner before pressing play on this album. Two things are immediately striking about “Information”. The first is the album cover,…

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Enya – “Dark Sky Island” (2015)

November 12, 2015

Label: Warner Bros. Records Review by Warren Mayocchi “Dark Sky Island” is an album title tribute to the the island of Sark. It was the first island to be recognised…

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Gin Wigmore – “Gravel and Wine” (2011)

October 31, 2013

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…

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Jessie Ware – “Devotion” [The Gold Edition] (2013)

May 10, 2013

Label : Cherrytree Records/Island Records/Universal Review by Jesse StClaire In today’s pop music, the bass is down low, the tempo is fast and the vocals are processed to elaborate extremes.…

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Interview : Liv Kristine – Leaves’ Eyes (2009)

November 25, 2012

Interview by Erwin van Dijk An interview with Liv Kristine from Leaves’ Eyes. This interview is all dedicated to the forthcoming album “Njord”. “Njord” is the third full…

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Interview : Elisabeth Vásquez – Six Magics

July 26, 2012

Interview by Ed MacLaren In the last few years, female-fronted metal has turned into a revolving door for vocalists. To satisfy the bands and their fans, vocalists have…

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Eerie Sounds Review : Candice Night – “Reflections” (2011)

June 26, 2012

Label : Ministrel Hall Review by Luisa Mercier The happily married wife of Ritchie Blackmore decided to go solo and provide us with this nice collection of tracks. Of course,…

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Eerie Sounds Interview : Candice Night

June 26, 2012

Interview by Miriam “NocturnalConcerto” Not only known for her mesmerizing and fairy-like vocals in the mediaval act Blackmore’s Night, now Candice Night has decided to go solo for…

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VV.AA – “Chalice of Femme Metal – Chalice of Obsidian Volume 1” (2011)

April 23, 2012

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The new compilation from Chalice of Femme Metal is a pretty varied collection of songs from ten bands on the current Femme Metal scene.…

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Saint to Sinner – “The Unveiling” EP (2009)

April 8, 2012

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Saint to Sinner are a young melodic metal band from Rhode Island. Their independently released debut is titled, “The Unveiling”. It is an impressive…

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Virgin Island – “Fantasy or Reality?” (2010)

April 2, 2012

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Germany comes the six member band Virgin Island. The band have previously released a full-length and an EP, and have now returned with their…

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Rhode Island Red – “Rhode Island Red” (2010)

March 25, 2012

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Rhode Island Red are a London, England based unit. Their self-titled debut has just been issued and it features 10-songs and 41-minutes worth of…

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Tears of Martyr – “Entrance” (2009)

February 22, 2012

Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella The pairing of extreme male vocals and female opera vocals, is nothing that hasn’t been done before. Some do it well, some not so…

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