Norhod – “Voices From the Ocean” (2016)
Label: Wormholedeath Records Review by Alysha Hayden Norhod have released their third symphonic metal album, “Voices From the Ocean”. Norhod call Lucca, Italy home when they’re not gracing us with…
Daughter – “Not To Disappear” (2016)
Label: 4AD Review by Warren Mayocchi Wistful insistent melancholy punk. Or if you prefer the official line, Daughter are an Indie Folk trio: Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella.…
Tothem – “Gemini” (2016)
Label: Maple Metal Records Review by Tony Cannella The Italian melodic symphonic metal band Tothem returns with their second full-length album entitled, “Gemini”. I was a huge fan of their…
Catherine Anne Davies – The Anchoress
Interview by Miriam C. The Anchoress AKA Catherine Anne Davies has charmed her fans and listeners with her debut “Confessions of a Romance Novelist” who was released back in January…
Visions of Atlantis – “Old Routes – New Waters” EP (2016)
Label: Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella The Austrian symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis has changed many musicians over the years. Now, the band returns with not one, but…
Almanac – “Tsar” (2016)
Label: Nuclear Blast Review by Tony Cannella The phrase “super-group” gets bandied about quite a bit – some would say overused. With that said maybe, “all-star” group would be a…
Robert Vintervind & Angelina Sahlgren – Beseech
Interview by Miriam C. Apparently, 2016 marks the comeback (and reunions) of many many metal/rock bands and among these we should count Sweden’s Beseech. The Gothic metal band, after reforming…
Belinda Kordic – Se Delan
Interview by Miriam C. Gothic new-wave duo Se Delan, comprised by Crippled Black Phoenix‘s members Belinda Kordic and Justin Graeves, are back with their second album “Drifter” released via KScope.…
Blood Ceremony – “Lord of Misrule” (2016)
Label: Rise Above Records Review by Warren Mayocchi As well as being the title of this album, “Lord of Misrule”, refers to an elected position in end of year festivities.…
The Murder of My Sweet – “Beth Out of Hell” (2015)
Label: Frontiers Records Review by Warren Mayocchi “Beth Out of Hell” is a concept album telling the a story of love between Lucifer‘s daughter, Beth, and archangel Michael in the…
Conchita Wurst – “Conchita” (2015)
Label: Sony Music Entertainment Review by Alessandra Cognetta As Eurovision 2016 draws close, Femme Metal Webzine chose to review the first full-length album from one of the most recent winners…
PJ Harvey – “The Hope Six Demolition Project” (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…
The Lumineers – “Cleopatra” (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…
BORIS with MERZBOW – “Gensho” (2016)
Label: Relapse Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Usually musicians attempt to make their music accessible. However, when you have a collaboration between Boris and Merzbow “accessible” is not a high…
Victor Smolski & Jeannette Marchewka – Almanac
Interview by Miriam C. I’m sure that when mastermind Victor Smolski decided to move on to the next musical adventure after his consexual separation with the premium heavy/speed metal band…
Polly Scattergood – onDeadWaves
Interview by Miriam C. Collected by Tony Cannella Interviewing (unfortunately not face to face SIGH) British singer/songwriter Polly Scattergood is one of my fulfilled dreams coming true. Yes, because back…
Bellusira – “The Healing” (2015)
Label: Pavement Entertainment Review by Alysha Hayden Bellusira come from the land down under, Australia. They’ve since moved to LA to gain a wider audience for their rock sound after…
Moran Magal – “Shades of Metal Private Collection” (2016)
Independent Release Review by Warren Mayocchi It is always interesting to hear familiar songs performed by different artists who bend the song to their own style. Moran Magal sings with…
Midnight Eternal – “Midnight Eternal” (2016)
Label: Inner Wound Recordings Review by Tony Cannella In this day-and-age of going to club shows to see your favorite bands, you are bound to get one, two or even…