Giacomo Benamati & Chiara Manese – Pursuing the End
Interview by Miriam C. Commercial choices sometimes are a little pandering and they cannot and must not be discussed, as it’s necessary for the success of a whole project. Pursuing…
Elena Previdi – Camerata Mediolanense
Interview by Alessandra Cognetta “Mediolanum” is the name the Romans gave to Milan and it is also the birthplace of a really interesting ensemble of musicians: Camerata Mediolanense. I interviewed…
Thomas Youngblood – Kamelot
Interview by Tony Cannella Line-up changes are all too common in the music business for various reasons, not only in metal but all genres. It’s often hardest to change a…
Charlotte Wessels – Delain
Interview by Tony Cannella The Dutch metal band Delain recently embarked on their first extensive U.S. tour as the opener for Kamelot. The band has impressed the audiences with their…
Purson – “The Circle and the Blue Door” (2013)
Label: Rise Above Records/Metal Blade Records Review by Matteo Bussotti Have you ever heard of Baroque ‘n’ Roll? No? Then you don’t know about Purson! This band from London really,…
Samaris – “Samaris” (2013)
Label: One Little Indian Records Review by Matteo Bussotti Can we consider “Samaris” as a folk album? I’m saying this because it seems like calm, haunting, relaxed but, in a…
Mena Brinno – “Princess of the Night” (2012)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Mena Brinno is a symphonic, operatic outfit from Tampa, Florida. Meno Brinno formed in 2006 and released their debut “Icy Muse” in 2007. They…
Ladies of the Canyon – “Diamond Heart” (2013)
Label: Warner Music Canada Review by Tony Cannella It’s time to deviate a little from the norm of what we usually cover here at Femme Metal. The all female band…
SilentLie – “Blood Under Snow” EP (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Italy, the band SilentLie was formed in 2005 by vocalist Giorgia and guitarist Luigi. In 2007 they recorded the demo “Behind My Face”.…
Eklipse – “Electric Air” (2013)
Label: Premium Records/Soulfood Distribution/The End Records Review by Luisa Mercier Second release for the four girls string quartet that debuted an year ago and supported Nightwish during their Euro tour. I…
Arven – “Black Is the Colour” (2013)
Label: Massacre Records Review by Tony Cannella The German symphonic power metal band Arven first came on the metal radar in 2008 with their self-titled demo – and this hinted…
Tears of Martyr – “Tales” (2013)
Label: Massacre Records Review by Tony Cannella Okay, let’s get this out of the way first. The Spanish band Tears of Martyr bears a lot of similarities to early Nightwish.…
New Years Day – “Victim to Villain” (2013)
Label: Century Media Records Review by Tony Cannella From California, New Years Day plays infectious alternative hard rock with a punk edge. Their third album “Victim to Villain” comes 6-years…
Godyva – “Alien Heart” (2013)
Label: Southern Brigade Records/Scarlet Records Review by Tony Cannella This is the 3rd album from the Italian symphonic rock band Godyva. The band formed in 2000 and released their debut…
Eyes Set to Kill – “Masks” (2013)
Label: Century Media Review by Tony Cannella I know Arizona’s Eyes Set to Kill have been around for a few years (well more than a few, ten years to be…
Huntress – “Starbound Beast” (2013)
Label: Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella Ever since the California based melodic metal band Huntress released their debut album, “Spell Eater” the band has made quite a name for…
Caroline Westerndorp – The Charm The Fury
Interview by Ary R. and Miriam Cadoni Described as Holland’s best kept secret, The Charm The Fury debuts into the metalcore music scene this year with their full length album,…
Heart – “Fanatic” (2012)
Label: Legacy Recordings/Sony Review by Tony Cannella The Wilson sisters have been an iconic rock band for many years and they are one the first female fronted rock bands to…
Stolen Babies – “Naught” (2012)
Label: No Comment Records Review by Davide Torresan I really don’t like this season. Well, I think I truly hate summer. This heat makes me insane and, to contribute to…
Havnatt – “Etterlatte” (2013)
Label: Secret Quarters Review by Davide Torresan Only one year has passed since the release of the EP “Havdøgn” of the Norwegian Havnatt. “Etterlatte” is the debut album of the…