Dear Sinner – “Faith” (2014)

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Dear Sinner is a gothic metal band from Thailand. They formed in 2000 but have only been known as Dear Sinner since 2007. They…
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Marissa Nadler – “July” (2014)

Label: Bella Union/Sacred Bones Records Review by Alessandra Cognetta Marissa Nadler’s “July” is a pensive, melancholic album. The artist is able to set a mood that goes from acoustic quietness…
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La Luz – “It’s Alive” (2013)

Label: Hardly Art Review by Tony Cannella Now for something completely different – off the charts different and all together unique. The band is called La Luz and they are…
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Scout – “Field of Ash” 7″ (2013)

Label: Pesanta Urfolk Records Review by Luisa Mercier I had the pleasure to appreciate Scout Paré-Philips in The Sterling Sisters album “Hale” where she backed the male vocalist.  Therefore I…
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Seremonia – “Ihiminen” (2013)

Label: Svart Records Review by Cristina Gregori Seremonia is a Finnish band, they play heavy psychedelic rock sings in Finnish language. The band influence can rely on the Finnish punk…
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Cross Vein – “Birth of Romance” (2012)

Label: Black-Listed Productions Review by Tony Cannella On their debut full-length album, “Birth of Romance”, Japan’s Cross Vein plays Stratovarius/Rhapsody style power metal. Throughout the 11-song, 54-minute disc, the band…
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Zephyra – “Kämpaglöd” EP (2013)

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Sweden, Zephyra released their first demo, “Behave” in 2010 and followed that up two years later with the EP “First Blood”. Now they…
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