MARKO HIETALA – The Wondrous rebel never dies
Renowned Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala is back with a brand-new full-length. Read more about it our special interview
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AVATARIUM – The emotional symphony of the human being
Swedish doom metal legends Avatarium return with their sixth full-length album, Between You, God, the Devil and the Dead”, recently released via AFM Records. This highly anticipated record takes listeners on an emotional rollercoaster, blending haunting melodies with masterful lyricism.
THUNDERMOTHER – A new groundbreaking era has begun
Thundermother’s “Dirty and Divine”, promises to pick up where “Black & Gold” left off—a blistering showcase of loud, proud, and groove-filled hard rock. This new chapter also marks an exciting evolution for the band, with the debut of two members: powerhouse frontwoman Linnea Vikström Egg and dynamic drummer Joan Massing,
MAIAH WYNNE – Translating a beautiful artistic vision
Best known as the singer for prog trailblazers Envy of None, Maiah Wynne is a talented singer and multi-instrumentalist who recently unveiled her debut solo album, “Out of the Dark”.
KELSY KARTER + THE HEROINES – Welcome to the love avenue
Blending British resilience with Australian charm, Kelsy Karter + The Heroines have captivated the global music scene with their electrifying fusion of defiant rock ‘n’ roll and unbridled artistry. With their signature edge and raw energy, the band is excited to unveil their highly anticipated new album, “LOVE MADE ME DO IT”, set for release on January 31. To delve deeper into this upcoming launch, we caught up with singer and frontwoman Kelsey Karter.
VUKOVI – Unbelievably entering a special new world
On January 24, Scottish rock/metalcore band VUKOVI will unveil their latest creation, MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN, through SharpTone Records. With its provocative title, this audacious release promises an explosive and fearless dive into the band’s ever-evolving artistry. To learn more about this bold endeavor, we sat down with singer Janine Shilstone for an in-depth conversation.
KINGFISHER SKY – Between myth and love
After a seven-year hiatus, the acclaimed Dutch progressive rock band Kingfisher Sky makes a triumphant return with their latest album, “Feeding the Wolves”. Inspired by an ancient Cherokee legend, this powerful release blends myth and music into a profound narrative. We had the opportunity to sit down with drummer Ivar de Graaf and vocalist Judith Rijnveld to discuss the new release and their exciting upcoming projects.
BLUES PILLS – A great birthday of a mind-blowing rebirth
After four years of silence, the acclaimed hard rock band Blues Pills is back with a bang. Lead vocalist Elin also opened up about balancing motherhood while recording the album, sharing insights into her journey as both a musician and a parent.
BLACK SUN – Lying between two beautiful hemispheres
The Finnish-Ecuadorian power metal quartet Black Sun returns with a brand new album and a refreshed lineup. We had the opportunity to chat with vocalist Netta Laurenne about the making of their self-titled album and how she and guitarist Nino Laurenne joined forces for this exciting new project.
APRIL ART – Life is a big red rodeo
German modern metal band April Art returns in full force with their brand-new album, Rodeo. This album marks the culmination of a decade of hard work and perseverance, symbolizing their breakthrough moment. With their recent signing to Reaper Entertainment, the band is poised to take the next big leap in their career. Learn more about it in our special interview with the singer Lisa Marie Watz and drummer Ben Juelg.
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS – Of best stories and old pirates
Austrian symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis returns with the second chapter of their epic pirate-themed saga. With “Pirates II – Armada”, the band continues to solidify their place as one of the top symphonic metal acts on the scene. To mark the release of their new full-length album and their ongoing European tour, we caught up with vocalist Clémentine Delauney to learn more about the journey.
UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – Founding a new digital unknown
Canada’s Unleash the Archers has returned with one of the standout releases of the year. Even our reviewer Tony was captivated by “Phantoma”, describing it as “a testament to the band’s consistent quality and growth”. Join us as we dive into their latest full-length album with lead vocalist Brittany Slayes.
DOROTHY – Delighted By A Holy Ghost
To many European fans, the name DOROTHY might not be familiar. However, this rising hard rock band in the United States has already made a significant impact, dominating the charts and successfully touring both the West and East coasts. Now, DOROTHY is set to release their latest album, “Gifts from the Holy Ghost,” originally launched in 2022, through Roc Nation. Join us for an exclusive interview to learn more about this exciting release.
ALTERIUM – A thrilling world of war and flames
With their debut album, Of War and Flames (read our review here), Alterium has released a damn good debut. Nicoletta Rosellini, previously of Kalidia and currently of Walk in Shadows, has unleashed her new band Alterium on an unsuspecting metal populace.
KARNATAKA – Requiem for a special tour
As Karnataka embarks on its new European tour, we had the pleasure of speaking with bandleader Ian Jones and vocalist Sertari, who is making her debut with the progressive rock group. This special tour marks the band’s return to mainland Europe after a significant hiatus and will feature performances promoting their latest album, “Requiem for a Dream”
ARJEN LUCASSEN – Still some genuine rest for the wicked
Like many artists, the Dutch mastermind Arjen Lucassen isn’t content to sit at home idle. In this extensive interview, we discuss not just one, but three of his exciting projects. Ayreon, Plan Nine and SImons Simons are all here!
OU – The most brilliant and great musical kaleidoscope
The enigmatic progressive metal/djent ensemble OU continues to captivate audiences with its profound lyrics and kaleidoscopic musical compositions. In celebration of their second full-length album, “II – 蘇醒 Frailty”, Femme Metal Webzine talked with the visionary behind the project, Anthony Vanacore, to delve into the intricacies of this remarkable release, now available through InsideOut Music.
UNSHINE – Tales of valuable and forgotten old new druidic lore
Finnish druid metal band Unshine has recently released their fifth LP “Karn of Burnings”. In this extensive interview, the mastermind and guitarist Harri Hautala speaks with our editor Cristina about recording “Karn of Burnings” in complete isolation and how the visit to a pre-historic burial ground influenced the lyrics. Let’s learn more about it from the band’s new release in this interview.
SECOND SHOOTER – The fury made in real full flesh
Second Shooter is an aggressive yet melodic metal band from Los Angeles, California, USA. And after two EPs, the band has just issued their phenomenal full-length debut “Fury Made Flesh”. Let’s learn more together with the singer Melanie Johnson.
MEANSTREAK – Unbelievably, You Cannot Buy The class
After their seminal “Road Kill” and a 36-year stop, the New York-based band Meanstreak released their new EP “Blood Moon”. In this special interview lead singer Bettina France unveiled more about it.