Sad Alice Said – “Open Your Eyes” SINGLE (2011)
Label : BlueFreya Media Review by Tony Cannella Sad Alice Said began in 2005 as an all female outfit called Alice In Wonderland. Since changing the name, the band has…
The Road to Consciousness – “The Road to Consciousness” (2011)
Label : Fakto Records Review by Tony Cannella Road to Consciousness is the new project from mastermind Bernard Daubresse (ex-Free Launch, Lovelorn). The 13-song, 60-minute CD features a vast array…
Rhevan – “Drunk with the Blood of Saints” SINGLE (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella After the impressive introduction of their full-length debut, “Perpetually”, it was with great anticipation and enthusiasm that I dove into the new single from…
Repsel – “The Double Mask of Human Kind” (2011)
Label : Nomadism Records Review by Tony Cannella Italy’s Repsel formed in 2003 and have just issued their full-length debut, “The Double Mask of Human Kind”. The band plays good…
Ravenscry – “One Way Out” (2011)
Label : Wormhole Death Records/Dreamcell 11/Aural Music Review by Tony Cannella Italy’s Ravenscry already made a great first impression in 2009 with the release of their debut 5-song EP. The…
PYG – “End of the World” (2011)
Label : Brennus Music/Muséa Review by Tony Cannella The band name PYG is actually short for Project: Yvan Guillevic, the founder of this project. The band hails from France are…
Pursuing the End – “Dawn of Expiation” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The operatic, symphonic metal band Pursuing the End were formed in May 2010 in Italy, and although the band has only been together for…
Phavian – “Foreword” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From California come the Gothic, Progressive Metallists Phavian. The band formed in 2005 and in 2009, they released their debut album “Kiena”. Their new…
Perpetuate – “Perpetuate” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Canada’s Power Metal outfit Perpetuate formed in early 2010. The band is fronted by the fiery and energetic vocals of Kim McInnis (who also…
Pergana – “The Mirror of Silence” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Paraguay, Pergana previously released the demo “The Angels’ Light” in 2008. Now, the Power Metal band returns with a new singer Audrey Laure…
Pathfinder – “Beyond the Space, Beyond the Time” (2010)
Label : Sonic Attack Records Review by Tony Cannella Formed in 2006, Poland’s Pathfinder play Epic symphonic power metal with fantasy based lyrics and songs with intricate arrangements, in the…
Order of Tyr – “Flames of Destiny” (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella On their My Space profile, Memphis, Tennessee’s Order of Týr list among their influences power metal, electronic music and… video games. Their album cover…
One Without – “Sweet Relief” (2011)
Independent Release/Worm Hole Death Records Review by Tony Cannella The Swedish Gothic/Modern Metal outfit One Without has already released a strong debut album in 2009 with “Thoughts of a Secluded…
My Inner Burning – “Eleven Scars” (2011)
Label : SPV Review by Tony Cannella The 2nd album from Germany’s My Inner Burning is called “Eleven Scars” and features eleven tracks. Coincidence? Not sure, but the songs do…
Mound Road Engine – “Mound Road Engine” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella According to Wikipedia, Mound Road Engine was a Chrysler Corporation Automobile engine factory in Detroit, Michigan. Now it can also refer to a positively…
Midnattsol – “The Metamorphosis Melody” (2011)
Label : Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella The German Melodic/Folk Metal band Midnattsol, has already made quite a good impression on their first two albums, “Where Twilight Dwells” and…
Metatron – “Human Devolution” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella I really had no idea what these ears were getting themselves into when I first put on the new 3-song EP by Holland’s Death/Gothic…
MaYan – “Quarterpast” (2011)
Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella MaYaN is the new Melodic Death Metal project featuring Mark Jansen of Epica. In addition to Mark – who adds his…
OffTopic – “Impacto” (2011)
Label : Lausan Records Review by Tony Cannella Spain’s OffTopic has existed since 2006. Following up their impressive “Backstage” EP, OffTopic releases their fourth full-length album titled “Impacto”. Unlike their…