Inner Shrine – “Mediceo” (2010)
Label : My Funeral Records Review by Tony Cannella Italy’s Inner Shrine have a history that begins in 1995. Even though they are in their fifteenth year of existance, information…
In Morpheus’ Arms – “Distrust the Mantra” (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella In Morpheus’ Arms hail from Germany and have recently released their debut “Distrust the Mantra”. Among the 8-songs and 50-minutes worth of music you…
Infinitus Mortus – “2012” (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From New Jersey comes the symphonic metal duo Infinitus Mortus. Judging by the sounds coming from their debut “2012”, it is hard to believe…
Indrama – “Timescapes” (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella From Spain, InDrama play dark, ambient metal in the vein of Anathema and The Gathering. On their debut, “Timescapes” the band offer a unique…
Indica – ” A Way Away” (2010)
Label: Nuclear Blast Records Review By Tony Cannella Finland’s Indica were discovered by Nightwish mastermind Tuomas Holopainen. Prior to this, the band have released four albums in their native Finland,…
Illuminati – “The Beginning” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella From Spain comes the melodic metal outfit Illuminati. Their new EP “The Beginning” displays plenty of technical proficiency, some solid riffs and memorable songs.…
Hydrogyn – “Judgement” (2010)
Label : RFE/Bad Reputation Review By Tony Cannella “Hydrogyn is going to be very, very big”, those words come from famed producer Michael Wagener who co-helmed the 4th and latest…
Hydria – “Poison Paradise” (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Hydria is a Symphonic Metal combo from Brazil. The band released their debut “Mirror of Tears” in 2008 and has now returned to preach…
Hestia – “La Hora del Traidor” (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Hestia is a 5-piece metal outfit from Spain. They have been in existence since 2004 and have previously recorded two demos and now they have…
Heonia – “Winsome Scar” (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella The Melodic Progressive metal band from France, Heonia has previously released a 4-song EP titled “Simulacra”. That EP offered a taste of what this…
Heavy Duty – “What We’ve Been Thought” (2010)
Label : Brennus Music Review By Tony Cannella Some times less is more. Take, for example the French band Heavy Duty and their debut album “What We’ve Been Through”. Their…
Grinning Shadow – “The New Curse” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Grinning Shadows are yet another metal band to emanate out of Italy. Their new EP is titled, “The New Curse” and it features a…
Ghosthill – “Embrace of a Chasm” (2010)
Label : Fono LTD Review by Tony Cannella From Russia, Ghosthill plays great, straight-ahead heavy metal. Their debut album is titled “Embrace of a Chasm” and their style is along…
Frosted Leaves – “Bleak Autumn” DEMO (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Tehran, Iran of all places comes the operatic, symphonic metal band Frosted Leaves. The debut demo is titled “Bleak Autumn”. The opener “Still She…
For the Suffering – “Life Without a Cure” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella New Mexico’s For the Suffering has previously released one full-length self titled album. They have just issued their 4-song EP titled “Life Without a…
Forever’s Edge – “Chaotic Silence” (2010)
Label : Nightmare Records Review By Tony Cannella Forever’s Edge is power/progressive metal band from New York. They are not a Female fronted band, but they are joined on several…
Folkearth – “Viking’s Anthem” (2010)
Label : Stygian Crypt Productions Review by Tony Cannella Folkearth is a revolving line-up of musicians from around the globe. The project got off the ground in 2004 and released…
Embassy of Silence – “Euphorialight” (2010)
Label : Supernova Records Review By Tony Cannella Okay, so here is another band that I knew absolutely nothing about but after one listen, I was floored. They are Embassy…
Flowing River – “Poison Rose” SINGLE (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Portugal, Flowing River combines a number of different influences, from Goth to Hard Rock to Metal. This can be heard on their debut…
Firestorm – Demo (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Russia’s Firestorm play pure, true Heavy Metal, plain and simple, and that is exactly what you’ll get on their new 3-song demo. The songs…