End of Aeon – “End of Aeon” EP (2009)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Once in a great while a band comes out of nowhere and just knocks you for a loop and leaves you left to pick…
Endless Night – “Haunted Lullabies” (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Canada, Endless Night was formed in 2008, with their debut effort “Haunted Lullabies” being released in 2009. Endless Night describe their sound as Powerpop…
Emerald Mind – “Tales of Soveena” (2009)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Introducing Russia’s Emerald Mind. On their 9-song 48-minute debut titled “Tales of Soveena”, you get a solid slice of Symphonic Power Metal that is…
Elysion – “Silent Scream” (2009)
Label : Massacre Records Review By Tony Cannella Elysion from Greece are another solid band added to the Massacre Records roster of bands. They have just issued their debut, “Silent…
Ellyose – “Théogyne” DEMO (2009)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella From France, Ellyose plays dark, symphonic metal with elements of electronic and other modern music influences on display. The band, fronted by Justine Daaé…
Elis – “Catharsis” (2009)
Label : Napalm Records Review By Erwin Van Dijk Elis is a band from Liechtenstein and was formed out of the ashes of the band Erben der Schöpfung in 2003.…
Elegy of Madness – “The Bridge of Sights” (2009)
Label : Sweet Poison Records Review By Tony Cannella Elegy of Madness are a Gothic/Progressive/Symphonic Metal band from Italy. They are fronted by the operatic vocals of Anja Irullo but also…
Echoterra – “The Law of One” (2009)
Label : Blinding Force Recordings Review By Tony Cannella It is always fun to check out new bands – especially ones that make a good impression. The metal landscape is…
Echoes of Eternity – “As Shadows Burn” (2009)
Label : Massacre Records/Nuclear Blast USA Review By Tony Cannella The Los Angeles based metal band Echoes of Eternity released their debut effort in 2007 titled “The Forgotten Goddess” –…
Downcast Art – “Downlight” EP (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Downcast Art come from Croatia. Their current line-up includes: Iva Grdic (Vocals), Zdravko Smendorovac (Keyboards), Kristijan Radeka (Guitar), Tomislav Spanik (Bass) and Sasa Fajkovic…
Doro – “Fear No Evil” (2009)
Label: AFM Records Review by Tony Cannella It’s hard to believe that Doro celebrated her 25th year in music business last December. She has definitely been a model of perseverance…
Domina Noctis – “Second Rose” (2008)
Label: Black Fading Records Review By Tony Cannella Italy’s Domina Noctis have existed since 1999. They play a melodic brand of gothic metal and they have just issued their second…
Dimlight – “Obtenebration” (2009)
Label : Emotion Art Music Review by Tony Cannella From Greece, Dimlight play Dark Gothic/Symphonic Metal, with some Death Metal overtones. Their debut album “Obtenebration” is out now and the…
Diablo Swing Orchestra – “Sing Along Songs for the Damned & Delirious” (2009)
Label : Ascendance Records Review By Erwin Van Dijk When a reviewer writes a review about a relatively unknown band he or she will try to compare the music with…
DesDemon – “The Awakening” EP (2009)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella New York’s DesDemon play Blackened Power Metal, with an emphasis on POWER. Their debut effort is a 5-song EP titled “The Awakening” and although…
Depressed Mode – “….for Death” (2009)
Label: Firedoom Records Review by Tony Cannella Finland’s Depressed Mode play a sort of atmospheric death metal. The line-up includes: Ossy Salonen (Vocals – synth), Natalie Koskinen (Vocals), Tomppa Turpeinen…
Dejafuse – “Dejafuse” (2009)
Label: Reference Records Review by Tony Cannella Holland’s Dejafuse is the new project of ex-Autumn front woman Nienke de Jong. The band have just issued their self-titled debut and…
Deep Red Blood – “Red Dawn” EP (2009)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella From Spain comes the death metal band Deep Red Blood. Their 4-song, 20-minute debut EP, “Red Dawn” is out now. The opening track “Save…
Decadence – “Chargepoint” (2009)
Label : Spirtual Beast/Universal Review by Danny Robertson Here we have “Chargepoint”, the latest album from Stockholm-based melodic thrashers Decadence that will be out on 14th October, their fourth album…
Deathlike Silence – “Saturday Night Evil” (2009)
Label: Spinefarm Records Review by Tony Cannella Appearance’s can be deceiving. Look no further than Finland’s Deathlike Silence. I was all ready to write them off as some Gothic wannabes…