Interview : Aziza Amy Poggi – Dendura

    Interview by Erwin Van Dijk The band Dendura is from Detroit/Grand Rapids, Michigan (USA). Dendura describes themselves as (breath in) Female fronted Egyptian themed prog metal or Egyptian…
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Interview : Elize Ryd – Amaranthe

    Interview by Ed MacLaren It’s been long considered that in most things two’s company and three’s a crowd but in the case of Swedish power metal outfit Amaranthe,…
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Syrynx – “Syrynx” EP (2011)

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Syrynx is the new Symphonic Metal project of Mikki Straatsma who most people will already know from Viveynne. I will resist the opportunity to…
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Wolfpakk – “Wolfpakk” (2011)

Label : AFM Records Review by Tony Cannella The talent assembled on the debut album from Wolfpakk is a virtual who’s who of metal royalty. Wolfpakk is the brainchild of…
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Solsikk – “Solsikk” (2011)

Label : Femme Metal Records Review by Tony Cannella After releasing a demo in 2007 and an EP (“Volatile Territory”) in 2009, the UK.’s Groove-Metal band Solsikk returns with their…
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Djerv – “Djerv” (2011)

Label : Indie Recordings Review by Tony Cannella On their debut 3-song EP, Norway’s Djerv demonstrated their blunt brand of raw Hard Rock, combined with a punk-like energy and enthusiasm.…
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Amaranthe – “Amaranthe” (2011)

Label : Spinefarm Records/Universal Review by Tony Cannella For a band that has yet to release a full-length album, there is an incredible buzz surrounding the Swedish/Danish outfit Amaranthe. Perhaps…
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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…
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