End of Skyline – “EOS” EP (2015)
Independent Release Review by Mimi Robins I really enjoyed this EP by Italy’s modern metal band End of Skyline – I played it on repeat while packing up my room…
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Second Empire – “Second Empire” EP (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella It’s good to see more and more symphonic metal coming from the U.S. lately. Pittsburgh’s Second Empire is one such band – and a…
Never Trust – “Morning Light” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella When it comes to female fronted metal, the awesome country of Italy has produced some of the best. To this point it’s been mostly…
Selene – “Paradise Over” EP (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Selene is a symphonic metal band from Northern Ireland. The band was formed in March of 2013 by guitarist John Connor and vocalist Shonagh…
Flowing River – “Inner Strength” EP (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella I first heard of Flowing River by way of their initial single “Poison Rose” back in 2010. At the time the band was located…
Nocean – “Based on a Lie” EP (2015)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Hailing from Sweden, Nocean is a melodic hard rock/metal band that plays, well… melodic hard rock and/or metal. Their debut EP is out now.…
Unseelie – “Urban Fantasy” (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella “Urban Fantasy” is the title of the debut full-length album from France’s Unseelie. The band plays symphonic gothic metal which is of a very…
ScareCrown – “No Time for Retreat” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Hailing from Italy, the band ScareCrown was formed in 2003. In 2005 they released their first demo “’Till the Last Breath”. In 2008 they…
Equisa – “Strange Release” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The Dutch prog rock band Equisa was formed in 2011 and released their debut EP “Straight Lines” the following year. They have since followed…
Illuminata – “Where Stories Unfold” (2015)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Austria, the symphonic metal band Illuminata has existed since 2006. With their 3rd album “Where Stories Unfold”, the band has released an epic record…
Midnight Eternal – S/T EP (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella My first exposure to New York’s symphonic metal band Midnight Eternal was when they were opening for Doro in New York City. They proceeded…
Karkaos – “Empire” (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Karkaos is a melodic death metal band from Montreal, Canada. They formed in 2003 and released their debut EP “In Burning Skies” in 2011.…
Edge of Paradise – “Perfect Shade of Black” EP (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Before even listening to the new EP from the American metal band Edge of Paradise, I could tell that it already had so much…
Eteddian – “Illusions” EP (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella If Italy is the epicenter for female fronted metal, than Spain isn’t far behind. Another talented female fronted band to emerge from Spain is…
Darkyra Black – “Dragon Tears” (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Darkyra Black is a gothic metal singer from Australia. Darkyra Black is also a member of the band Achillea, but on her new album…
Celestial Wish – “Our Creation” EP (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Celestial Wish is a symphonic/gothic metal duo (later in 2014 drummer Micheal Brush was added to the line up) from Birmingham, UK. Their debut…
Black Desert – “The Beginning” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Black Desert is a symphonic metal band from Spain. The band was formed in 2012 and a year later released their debut album “The…
My Black Light – “Are You a Liar?” EP (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Formed in Italy in 2008, the metal band My Black Light first came on the metal scene with their 2010 debut “Human Maze”. Now…
Brave – “Surrounds Me” EP (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The Virginia based progressive rock/metal band Brave began their career in 1996 under the name Arise From Thorns in 1997 they released their debut…
Edenial – “Innerpretations” (2014)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Chile, Edenial returns with their second full-length album. Their debut “From the End” was released in 2010 and now they present their sophomore…