CairnGorm – “CairnGorm” EP (2010)

Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella The first thing about the U.K.’s CairnGorm is that they’re really – I mean really – young. The oldest member is bassist Arron Fletcher…
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Blodwen – “Black Symphony” (2010)

Label : Red Rivet Records Review By Tony Cannella From Indonesia comes the neo-classical, Symphonic Metal band Blodwen. On their debut album, “Black Symphony”, Blodwen displays their outstanding talent throughout…
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Blindfall – “Scars and Secrets” (2010)

Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella There is something instantly like-able about the Spanish band Blindfall and their new album “Scars and Secrets”. Maybe it is the infectious enthusiasm and…
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Avariel – “The Dawn” (2010)

Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella From Boston, Massachusetts, Avariel plays symphonic, Power Metal. Vocally, they are led by the energetic and yes, powerful voice of Shannon Kelly. But beyond…
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Auspex – “Heliopause” (2010)

Label : Pervade Productions/Thundering Records Review by Tony Cannella France’s Auspex is not a conventional band. On their second album “Heliopause”, this Progressive Metal band offers a unique sound that takes…
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AREA51 – “Goddess” (2010)

Label : Black Listed Records Review By Tony Cannella  The third – and latest – album from the Japanese Metal Maestros AREA51 is titled “Goddess” and it continues using the…
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Aperion – “Act of Hybris” (2010)

Independent Release  Review By Tony Cannella From Slovenia, Aperion plays symphonic power metal with operatic vocals supplied by Zala. The band has just released their debut “Act of Hybris” and…
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AnsoticcA – “Rise” (2010)

Label : Rockfeld Records/SAOL Review By Tony Cannella From Germany, AnsoticcA are an exciting new presence in the realm of Female Fronted Symphonic Power Metal. Their debut album “Rise” offers…
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Annatar – “Reflection” EP (2010)

Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Annatar are a Melodic Dark Metal band from Holland. They have already released a couple of demos, with their first one (“Remember”) coming out…
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Anabioz – “…to Light” (2010)

Label : Irond LTD/Black Tower Productions Review By Tony Cannella The Russian Folk Metal band Anabioz has been in existence since 2003. They released their full-length debut “Through Darkness” in…
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