Van Canto – “Dawn of the Brave” (2014)
Label: Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella With their new album “Dawn of the Brave” Germany’s a cappella metal trailblazers Van Canto returns with an album featuring its usual blend…
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Kalidia – “Dance of the Four Winds” EP (2012)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Italy, the power metal band Kalidia formed in 2010. They have just released their debut EP “Dance of the Four Winds”. It seems…
Gemini Abyss – “Claim of the Planet” (2013)
Label: Ravenheart Records Review by Tony Cannella From Poland comes the melodic metal band Gemini Abyss. Their debut album is titled, “Claim of the Planet”. The album is a solid…
Windfall – “Tales of an Ordinary Life” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella A few years ago, I had the opportunity to review the debut EP from the Italian power metal outfit Windfall called “Crush”. Well, it…
Riverlust – “Innocence” EP (2012)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The Hungarian symphonic metal band Riverlust formed in 2008 under the unusual moniker Leaf Storm. Thankfully, in 2011 they changed the band name to…
Hand of God – “The Hand of God” (2013)
Label: Sleaszy Rider Records Review by Tony Cannella Hand of God is a power metal outfit from Greece. The band is fronted by lead vocalist Marissia and guitarist Theodore Ziras.…
Flames of Fury – “FoF” EP (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From New York City, Flames of Fury were formed in 2009 and in such a short amount of time they have already shared the…
Ines Lukkanen – Embassy of Silence
Interview by Cristina Gregori Embassy of Silence is a finnish metal-rock band. Catchy melodies filled with grandeur, as well as experimentation are key elements in this musical project. Actually,after an…
Sarah Teets – MindMaze
Interview by Laura Medina MindMaze is an American traditional, progressive, power metal band from Pennsylvania. They released their debut album,“Mask of Lies” that is out now and has received promising…
Carina Hanselmann – Arven
Interview by Laura Medina What do you get when you mix five female musicians, one male drummer, heavy guitar riffs, and enchanting, mesmerizing beautiful melodies, you get Arven! Arven is…
Sinheresy – “Paint the World” (2013)
Label: Bakerteam Records Review by Tony Cannella “Paint the World” is the full-length debut from the Italian power metal band Sinheresy. They already made a positive impression with their 2011…
Daísa Munhoz – Vandroya
Interview by Robert Brady Intro by Miriam C. The last power progressive metal sensation comes from Brazil and it’s called Vandroya and they are fronted by the majestic force (and…
Arven – “Black Is the Colour” (2013)
Label: Massacre Records Review by Tony Cannella The German symphonic power metal band Arven first came on the metal radar in 2008 with their self-titled demo – and this hinted…
Amberian Dawn – “Re-Evolution” (2013)
Label: Escape Music Review by Tony Cannella The Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn parted ways with their popular longtime singer Heidi Parvainen late last year. Now that her replacement…
Андем [Andem] – “Зимние Слёзы” [“Zimniyе Slyoziy”- “Winter Tears”] (2013)
Label: Sound Age Productions Review by Vard Aman My introduction to Andem (whose name is derived from a combination of Angels and Demons) came with the release of their debut…
Cross Vein – “Birth of Romance” (2012)
Label: Black-Listed Productions Review by Tony Cannella On their debut full-length album, “Birth of Romance”, Japan’s Cross Vein plays Stratovarius/Rhapsody style power metal. Throughout the 11-song, 54-minute disc, the band…
Elferya – “The Straight and Narrow” (2012)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Switzerland, the band Elferya began in 2008. In 2010 they released their debut 4-song EP titled “Afterlife”. Now they have issued their debut…
MasterCastle – “On Fire” (2013)
Label: Lion Music Review by Tony Cannella I would be willing to bet that the new album by the Italian power metal band MasterCastle is one of the first concept…
MindMaze – “Mask of Lies” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Allentown, Pennsylvania MindMaze play power metal and have just released their stunning, mesmerizing (insert adjective here) debut album “Mask of Lies”. There are…
Tyranny of Hours – “Tyranny of Hours” (2013)
Label : In Vellum Productions Review by Tony Cannella In the world of female fronted metal bands there truly is something for everybody. From operatic to symphonic to progressive to…