Whispers of Fate – “Embrace My Winter” (2010)
Independent Release
Review by Tony Cannella
From Italy comes another Symphonic Metal band, adding to that countries rich heritage in that genre of metal. They are Whispers of Fate and their debut release is called “Embrace My Winter”. The band began in 2007 with the two core members being vocalist Betty and guitarist Kaos. The bands line-up is completed by Venom (Keyboards), Joey (Bass) and Alexander (Drums). “Embrace My Winter” features 7-songs and 30-minutes worth of music that displays Whispers of Fate’s brand of Symphonic Metal with lyrical subject matter dealing with beauty, nature and the decay of man. The orchestral intro “Forgotten Prayer” starts things off and segues nicely into “Pain of Earth”. This is a melancholic opener that is a cool way to start things. The tempo doesn’t change much on the following track “Dance of the Clouds”. There is a beautiful poetic sensibility in the songwriting that Whispers of Fate displays. “Dance of the Clouds” in particular has a nice rhythmic quality to it. “Wasted World” is next and speeds up the pace a bit. “Sphere” is next and has a “Mother Earth” era Within Temptation vibe to it. Even though the song is only 5-minutes long it has the feel of an epic, thanks in part to its big, orchestral arrangement. The short haunting track “Preludio D’Inverno” leads into the final number “Frozen Heart”, thus bringing “Embrace My Winter” to its conclusion. Musically, there is nothing new going on here, but who cares; everything’s already been done before anyway. “Embrace My Winter” is a good album filled with good songs and strong musicianship. Fans who can’t get enough of Symphonic Metal should definitely give Whispers of Fate and their debut “Embrace My Winter” a try.
Rating – 70/100
Tracklist
- Forgotten Prayer (Intro)
- Pain of Earth
- Dance of the Clouds
- Wasted World
- Sphere
- Preludio D’Inverno
- Frozen Heart
Line Up
- Betty – Vocals
- Kaos – Guitars
- Venom – Keyboards
- Joey – Bass
- Alexander – Drums
Links
MySpace * ReverbNation * Facebook * Twitter * Site
Amantyde – “Mädchen” (2011)
Independent Release
Review by Tony Cannella
From Italy, Amantyde were formed in 2006 and plays melodic yet still aggressive, riff heavy ‘modern’ metal. On their new album “Mädchen”, Amantyde deliver up an aural assault that features a heavy and powerful groove running through the songs. The power groove of “Creepy Crowlies” sets things in motion and is followed by the equally potent “Join Me in the Desert”. The next track “Dust Childhood” encapsulates everything that I found appealing about this album; this is a very melodic song but still utilizes crunchy riffs. “Dust Childhood” was my favorite song, until I heard the next one “Summer Breeze”. This is just a great mid-tempo number, that Amantyde delivers with a great deal of passion and emotion – I just loved the vocals of Nicky Genovese, throughout the entire album. Despite the aggression that Amantyde displays at times, her vocals are clean – no screaming here. Other highlights include: “My Cold Room”, “My Enemy” and “Princess of Lies”. I found the material on “Mädchen” to be quite addicting and satisfying. “Mädchen” features 9-songs and a playing time of only about 34-minutes, so it hits you hard and fast and leaves you wanting more. I really wasn’t sure what to expect from Amantyde, but I was pleasantly surprised with what I heard on “Mädchen”.
Rating – 90/100
Tracklist
- Creepy Crowlies
- Join Me in the Desert
- Dust Childhood
- Summer Breeze
- My Cold Room
- My Enemy
- Nothing but the Rain
- Princess of Lies
- Zombie
Line Up
- Nicky – Vocals
- Dario – Guitar
- Andrea – Bass & Backing Vocals
- Geremia – Drums
Links
MySpace * ReverbNation * Facebook * Twitter
Style switcher only on this demo version. Theme styles can be changed from Options page.
SOCIAL STUFF
Recent Posts
- Arkona – “Decade of Glory” LIVE (2013)
- Оксидерика – “Step to Darkness” (2013)
- Chaostar – “Anomima” (2013)
- Helalyn Flowers – “White Me In Black Me Out” (2013)
- My Ruin – “The Sacred Mood” (2013)
- Belladonna – “Shooting Dice With God” (2013)
- Visions of Atlantis – “Ethera” (2013)
- Upon Wings – “Afterlife” EP (2013)
- Maxine Petrucci – “Back to the Garden” (2013)
- Masterforce – “Until the End of Time” DEMO (2011)
- COURAGE MY LOVE return with “Becoming” EP
- Maledia – “Your Angels Cry” EP (2012)
- Lumus – “Bacchus’ Curse” (2012)
- Lightless Moor – “The Poem – Crying My Grief to A Feeble Dawn” (2013)
- Hurtful Witch – “Spectra” (2013) [DEMO] [REISSUE]
- Ivalys – “Lumen” (2013)
- Hydrogyn – “Private Sessions” (2012)
- Heart Shaped Rock – “Brought it On” SINGLE (2012)
- Igorrr – “Hallelujah” (2012)
- North Diamond – “По Ту Сторону Бытия” ["On the Other Side of Being" - "Po Tu Storonu Biytiya"] (2012)
- Kvitrafn (Einar Selvik) – Wardruna
- THE EDGE OF PARADISE @ The Mix, Seattle, WASHINGTON, USA – 27/04/2013
- Jessie Ware – “Devotion” [The Gold Edition] (2013)
- Hugo Flores & Jessica Lehto – Factory of Dreams
- Carter Tutti Void – “Transverse” (2012)
- Jennifer Borg – Divine Ascension
- Black Sun Aeon – “Blacklight Deliverance” (2011)
- Black Heaven – “Dystopia” (2011)
- Fourever – “Solitarium” (2012)
- Embassy of Silence – “Antler Velvet” (2013)