Devin Townsend Project – “Z²” (2014)

Label: Century Media Records Review by Tony Cannella Devin Townsend is one talented dude. I don’t think that’s really a revolutionary statement. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, showman, multi-tasker, all of…
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KONTRUST – “Explositive” (2014)

Label: Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella A couple of words I would use to describe the Austrian band Kontrust are: quirky, unique and… fun. OK, that’s more than a…
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Amazon – “Rise!” (2014)

Label: Ravenheart Records Review by Tony Cannella From Brazil, Amazon returns with their 3rd album “RISE!”. This album is appropriately titled because it continues to bands upward ascent. It may…
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Witch Mountain – “Mobile of Angels” (2014)

Label: Svart Records/Profound Lore Records Review by Alessandra Cognetta “Mobile of Angels” seems to follow a recent, much welcomed trend, where artist favour shorter tracklists but deliver longer, richer tracks.…
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theNAME – “Unchained” (2013)

Label: V2 Records Review by Tony Cannella From The Netherlands, theNAME are a hugely underrated band. They formed in 2000 and have just issued their fourth album, “Unchained”. The sound…
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Will Wallner & Vivien Vain – “Rising” (2012)

Label: Metal Mind Productions Review by Tony Cannella Wallner & Vain is the collaborative hard rock/metal project put together by English guitarist Will Wallner (former White Wizzard ) and Croatian power house vocalist Vivien…
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Meden Agan – “Lacrima Dei” (2014)

Label: No Remorse Records Review by Tony Cannella “Lacrima Dei” is the 3rd album Greece’s symphonic metallers Meden Again. “Lacrima Dei” sees lead vocalist Maya making her debut with the…
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Liv Kristine – “Vervain” (2014)

Label: Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella In addition to her main gig with Leaves’ Eyes, Liv Kristine has forged a prolific solo career for herself in recent years. This…
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Dear Sinner – “Faith” (2014)

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Dear Sinner is a gothic metal band from Thailand. They formed in 2000 but have only been known as Dear Sinner since 2007. They…
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Sister Sin – “Black Lotus” (2014)

Label: Victory Records Review by Tony Cannella Sweden’s Sister Sin is one hell of an in-your-face, confrontational band. With their 5th album “Black Lotus” this Gothenburg based has really upped…
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Amaranthe – “Massive Addictive” (2014)

Label: Spinefarm Records/Universal Review by Tony Cannella With their 3rd album, Sweden’s Amaranthe returns with their patented blend of hard rock, metal, metalcore and pop. It’s an infectious brew and…
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