Luminis – “From Within” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From New Jersey comes the Symphonic Goth Metal trio Luminis. Luminis began as a Symphonic Metal tribute band, playing songs from their favorite bands…
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Fallen Arise – “Eternal” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Symphonic Power Metal with duel male/female vocals is not a new concept. Talk about stating the obvious. This metal sub-genre has become increasingly crowded…
Dotma – “Sleep Paralyses” (2011)
Label : Scarlet Records Review by Tony Cannella Thankfully the debut album “Sleep Paralyses” from Finland’s Dotma is NOT sleep inducing. That’s one thing it has going for it, another…
Die After Day – “Ad Illuc Memoria” (2011)
Label : Amarus Cantus Records Review by Tony Cannella Fans that are missing Tarja-era Nightwish may have another band to rally around. They are France’s Die After Day. Of course…
Crimson Rivers – “Sorrowful Hell” (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Greece, Crimson Rivers plays symphonic/dark metal. The band features two lead singers going with the tried-and-true method of pairing an operatic female style…
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…
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…
Adrana – “The Ancient Realms” (2011)
Label : Brennus Music Review by Tony Cannella France’s Adrana have been together since 2004 and site some of their influences as: Rhapsody of Fire, Nightwish (that one is the…
Rhevan – “Perpetually” (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Brazil’s Rhevan released their full-length debut, “Perpetually” in 2009, and it was a fine introduction to the bands brand of symphonically inclined Gothic metal.…
Thy Symphony – “Harmonizing the World” (2010)
Label : Sleazy Rider Records Review by Tony Cannella Thy Symphony is a symphonic power metal band from Brazil. Their debut album is titled “Harmonizing the World” and it has…
Therion – “Sitra Ahra” (2010)
Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella The band Therion has been in existence since 1987. In that time they have continued to evolve and progress into one…
Silent Memories – “Memories of the Lost Souls” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Silent Memories are a Gothic Metal band from Barcelona, Spain. Their independently release debut is called, “Memories of the Lost Souls” and is available…
Samandriel – “Awakening” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada comes Symphonic Metal Band Samandriel. This group of Canadians has just issued their independently released debut EP, titled “Awakening”. Samandriel…
Niobeth – “Dreaming” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Spain, Niobeth released their very well received debut, “The Shining Harmony of Universe” in 2008. The band specializes in sophisticated classically inspired symphonic…
Meden Agan – Promo 2010
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Greece comes the Gothic/Symphonic metal band Meden Agan. They released their first demo titled, “Nemesis” in 2008. Now, here we have their just…
Khaelys – “Darkest Hours” (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Is France quickly become a metal hot bed? It sure seems that a lot of good, quality metal is coming from that part of…
Infinitus Mortus – “2012” (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From New Jersey comes the symphonic metal duo Infinitus Mortus. Judging by the sounds coming from their debut “2012”, it is hard to believe…
Frosted Leaves – “Bleak Autumn” DEMO (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Tehran, Iran of all places comes the operatic, symphonic metal band Frosted Leaves. The debut demo is titled “Bleak Autumn”. The opener “Still She…
Aperion – “Act of Hybris” (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella From Slovenia, Aperion plays symphonic power metal with operatic vocals supplied by Zala. The band has just released their debut “Act of Hybris” and…
Alkonost – “On the Wings of the Call” (2010)
Label : Einheit Produktionen Review By Tony Cannella Alkonost are a Folk-Metal band from Russia. Their history dates way back to 1995, when the band first began. Their new album…