Carina Hanselmann – Arven
Interview by Laura Medina What do you get when you mix five female musicians, one male drummer, heavy guitar riffs, and enchanting, mesmerizing beautiful melodies, you get Arven! Arven is…
Barbara “Babs” Brawand – Caladmor
Interview by Laura Medina Caladmor is an Epic Folk female-fronted Metal band from Switzerland, who has just released their sophomore album, “Of Stones and Stars” in which is currently out…
ElupiA – “Wilderness” MINI ALBUM (2013)
Independent Release Review by Davide Torresan ElupiA is a symphonic metal band coming from Japan. As initial description it could be too much generic, but there are two interesting elements…
Queen V – “The Decade of Queen V” (2013)
Label: Royal Noise Records Review by Davide Torresan Queen V is an underground rock icon of New York. With a career of almost ten years, she has a rock style…
Vagrant God – “Vagrant God” (2012)
Label: Secret Quarters Review by Davide Torresan I have to say that it was a surprise to rediscover the duo Tom Simonsen and Cecilie Langlie in another musical project. Havnatt,…
Mirror Morionis – “Eternal Unforgiveness” (2013)
Label: Endless Winter Review by Vard Aman I have waxed lyrical before about well played Doom Metal, but as it’s been a while let me remind you. Doom Metal is…
Candice Night – Blackmore’s Night
Interview by Alessandra Cognetta This interview’s guest is someone who surely needs no introduction. We had the pleasure to ask a few questions to the lovely Candice Night, lead singer…
Amanda Somerville
Interview by Ary R, Massimo M. & Alessandra M Despite her longest music career, Amanda Somerville has become a guarantee in the metal panorama. On the occasion of the new…
Sinheresy – “Paint the World” (2013)
Label: Bakerteam Records Review by Tony Cannella “Paint the World” is the full-length debut from the Italian power metal band Sinheresy. They already made a positive impression with their 2011…
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – “Tales of Winter: Selections From TSO Rock Operas” COMPILATION (2013)
Label: Lava/Universal Republic Review by Tony Cannella As the holiday season approaches, Trans-Siberian Orchestra gets ready to embark on their annual Christmas tour/extravaganza. In conjunction with the bands holiday dates…
Within Temptation – “Paradise (What’s About Us)” EP (2013)
Label: Dramatico Entertaintment Review by Tony Cannella What a treat this turned out to be. The collaboration between two of the most iconic female singers in metal was eagerly anticipated…
Daísa Munhoz – Vandroya
Interview by Robert Brady Intro by Miriam C. The last power progressive metal sensation comes from Brazil and it’s called Vandroya and they are fronted by the majestic force (and…
Phavian – “Meridian II” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The progressive/avant-garde metal band Phavian returns with their third album “Meridian II”. The band first came on the radar in 2009 with their debut…
Phavian – “Meridian I” (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The Los Angeles, California based Avant-Garde Progressive metal band Phavian released their debut in 2009, followed by the previously reviewed “Foreword” EP in 2011,…
Panic Room – “Skin” (2012)
Label: Esoteric Antenna/Cherry Red Records Review by Tony Cannella My introduction to the UK prog/folk rock outfit Panic Room came via the excellent, “Satellite” album which was released in 2010.…
Nuit – “Time of Innocence” EP (2012)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Nuit is a duo (male and female) hailing from France. Their debut EP is titled “Time of Innocence” and the band plays what might…
My Endless Wishes – “My Endless Wishes” (2013)
Label: Doolittle Group AB Review by Tony Cannella From Sweden, My Endless Wishes was formed in 2005. In 2009 they released the 9-song demo “Never Walk Alone” and four years…
Mortillery – “Murder Death Kill” RE-RELEASE (2013)
Label: Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella With all of the talk about the ‘true metal’ movement, it is easy to forget that there are those bands who are making…
Kaipa – “Vittjar” (2012)
Label: Inside Out Music Review by Tony Cannella The Swedish folk/progressive rock has been with us since 1975. Actually Kaipa is a band with a pretty eclectic pallet and is…
Isis Child – “Strange Days” (2011)
Label: Yesterrock Review by Tony Cannella Isis Child is the brain child of French guitarist Freddy Mazzucco. Mazzucco spent 12 years in the U.S. before returning to France and the…