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THE CRANBERRIES -“Stars: The Best of the Cranberries 1992-2002”

May 15, 2022

This release needs no introduction. Indeed, THE CRANBERRIES -“Stars: The Best of the Cranberries 1992-2002” “re-visit (the repertoire) one of the most underrated alternative rock bands ever”

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Florence + The Machine – “High as Hope” (2018)

August 10, 2018

Label: Virgin EMI Records/Universal Music Review by Warren Mayocchi In the list of bands with a distinctive sound, Florence + the Machine are sure to rank. Commanding and melancholic, with a…

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TT – “LoveLaws” (2018)

July 19, 2018

Label: LoveLeaks/Caroline/Universal Review by Warren Mayocchi Theresa Wayman, also known as TT, debuts her solo album “LoveLaws”. The cover shows a suitably arty one-shoe seated pose, including a chair, shadow,…

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Edge of Paradise – “Alive” EP (2017)

April 21, 2017

Label: ILS/Universal/Pure Steel Records Review by Tony Cannella After releasing their debut in 2011 the California based hard rock/metal outfit Edge of Paradise followed that up with the excellent “Immortal Waltz” disc in…

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Universal Mind Project – “The Jaguar Priest” (2016)

November 26, 2016

Label: Inner Wound Recordings Review by Tony Cannella Universal Mind Project are a multi-national band that were formed in 2012. They have just released their debut album via Inner Wound…

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Jennifer Haben – Beyond the Black

October 31, 2016

Interview by Miriam C. As you have already discovered, the moment is quite delicate for Mannheim based symphonic metal band Beyond the Black because the whole band split up by making,…

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Simone Simons – Epica

September 22, 2016

Interview by Alessandra Cognetta This summer I had the chance to catch up with Simone Simons from Epica for a quick chat about the band’s upcoming album “The Holographic Principle”.…

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Purson – “Desire’s Magic Theatre” (2016)

August 2, 2016

Label: Spinefarm Records Review by Warren Mayocchi With a psychedelic swirl and a sprinkle of influences from jazz to 70’s hard rock, Purson have delivered “Desire’s Magic Theatre” to we…

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PJ Harvey – “The Hope Six Demolition Project” (2016)

May 12, 2016

Label: Island Records Group/Universal Review by Warren Mayocchi PJ Harvey never wants to repeat herself in the music she creates. On “The Hope Six Demolition Project” she creates strong melodies…

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The Lumineers – “Cleopatra” (2016)

May 11, 2016

Label: Decca Records/Universal Music Review by Warren Mayocchi Folk rock is how The Lumineers describe themselves and that is what they deliver with an emphasis on modern American influences. Wesley…

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Adiam

March 10, 2016

Interview by Miriam C. Probably by proposing you this artist I’ll be out of line and out of context for what Femme Metal Webzine traditionally proposes but, you know what,…

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Eliot Sumner – “Information” (2016)

January 20, 2016

Label: Island/Universal Review by Warren Mayocchi Never heard of Eliot Sumner before pressing play on this album. Two things are immediately striking about “Information”. The first is the album cover,…

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Garbage – “Garbage – 20th Anniversary Edition” (2015)

December 8, 2015

Label: STUN VOLUME/Universal Music/Pias Review by Tony Cannella It is hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since Garbage released their debut masterpiece on an unsuspecting populace. In celebration…

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Ellie Goulding – “Delirium” (2015)

November 14, 2015

Label: Polydor Records/Universal Review by Warren Mayocchi “Delirium” is Ellie Goulding‘s third album. She is building on the success of her first two albums and has a reputation for a…

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Jennifer Haben – Beyond the Black

April 28, 2015

Interview by Miriam C. If right now there’ll be any competition for the 2015 Best Release, the winner in my personal rank might be, without any doubt, Germany’s Beyond…

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Birgit Muggenthaler-Schmack – Schandmaul

February 7, 2014

Interview by Miriam C. After 3 years of silence the premium German folk rock band Schandmaul is back with their new album “Unendlich” (translated in English “Infinity”) and as our…

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra – “Tales of Winter: Selections From TSO Rock Operas” COMPILATION (2013)

October 21, 2013

Label: Lava/Universal Republic Review by Tony Cannella As the holiday season approaches, Trans-Siberian Orchestra gets ready to embark on their annual Christmas tour/extravaganza. In conjunction with the bands holiday dates…

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Anathema – “Universal” DVD (2013)

October 10, 2013

Label: Kscope Review by Luisa Mercier Last year in September, Anathema held a special event, a very special event: a concert with the Plovdiv Philarmonic Orchestra in the Roman theatre…

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Elize Ryd & Jake E. – Amaranthe

August 22, 2013

Interview by Tony Cannella The Swedish metal band Amaranthe recently embarked on their first ever U.S. tour. They are out supporting their excellent sophomore effort “The Nexus” and have been…

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Jessie Ware – “Devotion” [The Gold Edition] (2013)

May 10, 2013

Label : Cherrytree Records/Island Records/Universal Review by Jesse StClaire In today’s pop music, the bass is down low, the tempo is fast and the vocals are processed to elaborate extremes.…

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