Ally the Fiddle – “Red Unicorn” EP (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Now for something completely different. Germany’s Ally The Fiddle play instrumental folk metal in which the violin is one of the more prominent instruments…
Alchemists of Darkness – “Laments” EP (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Spain’s Alchemists of Darkness are a tough band to categorize. They are a metal band but I’m not sure as to what sub-genre they’d…
Aeterna – Promo (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella I already reviewed the latest output from Santiago, Chile’s Aeterna. Their “Mares de Atardecer” CD was an impressive collection of songs that have the ability…
Whyzdom – “Daughter of the Night” EP (2008)
Independent Release Review by Lithium A common interview question is one in which the interviewer asks the band to describe their sound in three words or less. For the vast…
Waldheim – “Fight Against Time” (2008)
Label : Santo Grial Records Review by Tony Cannella Chances are you have never heard of Spain’s Waldheim. They are the new guys (and girls) on the very crowded underground…
Tular – “The Truth Behind the Mask” (2008)
Label : Renaissance Records Review by Tony Cannella Tular are a female fronted 5-piece symphonic, operatic metal band from Italy. Their current band line-up is Francesca Martini (Vocals), Emmanuele Palmieri…
Treachery – “Treachery” EP (2008)
Label : Czar of Crickets Review by Tony Cannella Treachery are a Black Metal trio from Minnesota, by way of the Swiss label Czar of Crickets. The band is led…
Temujin – “1000 Tears” (2007)
Independent Release /Renaissance Records (Distribution) Review by Tony Cannella I first became aware of the Australian duo known as Temujin through their MySpace site. After hearing a little bit of…
Stormgarde – “The Answer” (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella I first became aware of Germany’s Stormgarde via their excellent 2004 demo. Now, over three years later they have issued their debut full-length release…
Solsikk – “Solsikk” EP (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From London come the 4-piece band known as Solsikk. The band personel is as follows: Vykki (Vocals), Chris (Guitar), Mark (Bass) and Matt (Drums).…
Ragg – “Ragg” (2008)
Label: Slagg Records Review by Tony Cannella Ragg are a band from California. They feature 5-members in their ranks – including two females (on vocals & guitar). The band have…
Skylark – “Divine Gates Part III : The Last Gate” (2007)
Label: Underground Symphony/Soundholic Records/Renaissance Records Review by Tony Cannella Italy’s Skylark have quite a history. The band has been around since 1994 and If I’m not mistaken, this is actually…
Sellisternium – “Furia/Fury” (2006)
Independent Release/Renaissance Records (Distribution) Review by Mortuai I’ll give Renaissance Records one thing – they certainly know how to find artists who give the listener something different rather than just…
Sanity Falls – “Sanguis Cordi Suffusus” DEMO (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Sanity Falls is the name of this powerhouse quartet from Leeds, England. The current band line up looks like this: Jinny (Vocals), Pete (Guitar),…
Rott – “Out of Time” (2008)
Label: Renaissance Records Review by Tony Cannella I am not too familiar with many bands that come from the state of Idaho – none actually. That is until now. The…
Pin-Up Went Down – “2Unlimited” (2008)
Label: Ascendance Records Review by Tony Cannella Wow! All I can say is wow! Pin-Up Went Down are unlike any band I have ever heard. Before I put this CD…
Niobeth – “The Shining Harmony of Universe” (2008)
Label: Molusco Discos Review by Jon Estelle Niobeth is a symphonic metal band out of Spain featuring four members. “The Shining Harmony of Universe”, their 70 minute debut album, was…
Mumble Rumble – “Tredici” (2008)
Label : Latlantide Review by Tony Cannella From Bologna, Italy comes the uniquely monikered all-female band Mumble Rumble. This band’s history actually dates back to 1990 and they have just…
Magica – “Hereafter” (2007)
Label : AFM Records Review by Tony Cannella From Romania come the powerhouse 5-piece band known as Magica. The band line up consists of Ana Mladinovici (vocals), Bogdan Costea (guitar),…
Liquid Sky – “Identity” (2007)
Label : Insomnia Media Review by Lithium Whenever I listen to an album for the first time I’m always interested to see what my reaction will be. Sometimes all I…