SIMONE SIMONS – In the name of the beautiful red
With “Vermillion”, Simone sets off on her solo adventure with an exceptional partner: Arjen Anthony Lucassen, the mastermind of Dutch prog Ayreon. Read more about in our review.
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS – Of best stories and old pirates
Austrian symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis returns with the second chapter of their epic pirate-themed saga. With “Pirates II – Armada”, the band continues to solidify their place as one of the top symphonic metal acts on the scene. To mark the release of their new full-length album and their ongoing European tour, we caught up with vocalist Clémentine Delauney to learn more about the journey.
EIVØR – An ancestral journey through beautiful sounds
EIVØR, the renowned Faroese singer, returns with her 11th album, released via Season of Mist. Embarking on an ancestral journey through beautiful sounds, this new work showcases her signature blend of haunting melodies and evocative storytelling, inviting listeners into a deeply immersive and mystical musical experience.
UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – Founding a new digital unknown
Canada’s Unleash the Archers has returned with one of the standout releases of the year. Even our reviewer Tony was captivated by “Phantoma”, describing it as “a testament to the band’s consistent quality and growth”. Join us as we dive into their latest full-length album with lead vocalist Brittany Slayes.
DOROTHY – Delighted By A Holy Ghost
To many European fans, the name DOROTHY might not be familiar. However, this rising hard rock band in the United States has already made a significant impact, dominating the charts and successfully touring both the West and East coasts. Now, DOROTHY is set to release their latest album, “Gifts from the Holy Ghost,” originally launched in 2022, through Roc Nation. Join us for an exclusive interview to learn more about this exciting release.
ATARAXIA – Emotions in a simple and pure alchemy
Ataraxia returns with their twenty-ninth album ”Centauria”, on which they present their blend of neofolk and darkwave guided by the the ethereal voice of Francesca Nicolò. She once again guides us through that ancestral universe inhabited by men, gods, and supernatural beings
ALTERIUM – A thrilling world of war and flames
With their debut album, Of War and Flames (read our review here), Alterium has released a damn good debut. Nicoletta Rosellini, previously of Kalidia and currently of Walk in Shadows, has unleashed her new band Alterium on an unsuspecting metal populace.
KARNATAKA – Requiem for a special tour
As Karnataka embarks on its new European tour, we had the pleasure of speaking with bandleader Ian Jones and vocalist Sertari, who is making her debut with the progressive rock group. This special tour marks the band’s return to mainland Europe after a significant hiatus and will feature performances promoting their latest album, “Requiem for a Dream”
ARJEN LUCASSEN – Still some genuine rest for the wicked
Like many artists, the Dutch mastermind Arjen Lucassen isn’t content to sit at home idle. In this extensive interview, we discuss not just one, but three of his exciting projects. Ayreon, Plan Nine and SImons Simons are all here!
UNLEASH THE ARCHERS – A Thrilling Journey For This Band
It’s been a thrilling journey witnessing the evolution and maturation of Canadian metallers Unleash the Archers. It’s also hard to believe their newest release, “Phantoma”, is their 6th album.
OU – The most brilliant and great musical kaleidoscope
The enigmatic progressive metal/djent ensemble OU continues to captivate audiences with its profound lyrics and kaleidoscopic musical compositions. In celebration of their second full-length album, “II – 蘇醒 Frailty”, Femme Metal Webzine talked with the visionary behind the project, Anthony Vanacore, to delve into the intricacies of this remarkable release, now available through InsideOut Music.
ALTAMULLAN ROAD – Music is born from rare and true friendship
Behind the moniker Altamullan Road, Finnish singer-songwriters Johanna Kurkela and Johanna Iivanainen join forces. In anticipation of their European debut this weekend in The Netherlands, the duo took a moment to introduce their self-titled album, released in 2020, and share their upcoming plans with our editor, Cristina. Immerse yourself in the enchanting and folk-inspired ambiance of Altamullan Road through this interview.
MYRIAM GENDRON – Forgotten Tradition And Revisited Literature
The Quebecoise folk singer-songwriter Myriam Gendron, is back with her third LP “Mayday” out via Thrill Jockey Records on the 10th May. “Mayday” presents an even more syncretic fusion of oral traditions and literature characters. Discover more about it with our interview.
UNSHINE – Tales of valuable and forgotten old new druidic lore
Finnish druid metal band Unshine has recently released their fifth LP “Karn of Burnings”. In this extensive interview, the mastermind and guitarist Harri Hautala speaks with our editor Cristina about recording “Karn of Burnings” in complete isolation and how the visit to a pre-historic burial ground influenced the lyrics. Let’s learn more about it from the band’s new release in this interview.
MALEVOLENT – Delving into a startling world
Composed of only 4 tracks, the self-titled and self-release debut of the Belgian/Spanish duo Malevolent is a “pure symphonic metal nirvana”.
SECOND SHOOTER – The fury made in real full flesh
Second Shooter is an aggressive yet melodic metal band from Los Angeles, California, USA. And after two EPs, the band has just issued their phenomenal full-length debut “Fury Made Flesh”. Let’s learn more together with the singer Melanie Johnson.
LUTHARO – The ultimate bonanza in metal
After their signing deal with Atomic Fire Records, the Canadian power thrashers Lutharo are ready to fire all the cylinders with “Chasing Euphoria. Read more in our review here!
ALTERIUM – A powerful masterpiece for the newcomers
Italian power metallers newcomers Alterium, featuring ex-Kalidia Nicoletta Rosellini, debuts with “Of War and Flames”, via AFM Records. According to our reviewer Tony, ” a truly inspired masterpiece”!
MEANSTREAK – Unbelievably, You Cannot Buy The class
After their seminal “Road Kill” and a 36-year stop, the New York-based band Meanstreak released their new EP “Blood Moon”. In this special interview lead singer Bettina France unveiled more about it.
THE GEMS – Forging the path to the old rock’n’roll heaven
The Gems are a new sensational Swedish power trio (emphasis on power), featuring former Thundermother members Guernica Mancini, Emlee Johansson and
Mona “Demona” Lindgren. And they have just released their debut “Pheonix” which according to our reviewer Tony, is a “damn solid debut album worth of energetic, enthusiastic, and rockin’ music”. Let’s read it more together!