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The Visit – “Through Darkness Into Light” (2015)

May 10, 2017

Independent Release Review by Warren Mayocchi The Visit are Raphael Weinroth-Browne (cello) and Heather Sita Black (vocals). It is a sublime pairing creating an intense and delicate listening experience. There…

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Kate Bush – “Before the Dawn” (2016)

December 30, 2016

Label: Fish People/Concord Music Group Review by Warren Mayocchi In 2014 Kate Bush gave a series of concerts in London, she called the experience “Before the Dawn”, and we now…

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Daughter – “Not To Disappear” (2016)

May 31, 2016

Label: 4AD Review by Warren Mayocchi Wistful insistent melancholy punk. Or if you prefer the official line, Daughter are an Indie Folk trio: Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella.…

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The Corrs – “White Light” (2015)

December 11, 2015

Label: East West Records/Warner Music UK Review by Warren Mayocchi In 2005 The Corrs released their last album and then followed individual pursuits. Now, ten years later, and twenty-five years…

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BAND-MAID – “New Beginning” (2015)

November 12, 2015

Label: Crown Takuma Review by Warren Mayocchi Japanese artists are somewhat isolated from their international fans. While music videos are available for us to be impressed, it is sometimes difficult…

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Midnight Eternal – S/T EP (2014)

January 19, 2015

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella My first exposure to New York’s symphonic metal band Midnight Eternal was when they were opening for Doro in New York City. They proceeded…

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My Black Light – “Are You a Liar?” EP (2014)

January 12, 2015

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Formed in Italy in 2008, the metal band My Black Light first came on the metal scene with their 2010 debut “Human Maze”. Now…

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theNAME – “Unchained” (2013)

October 31, 2014

Label: V2 Records Review by Tony Cannella From The Netherlands, theNAME are a hugely underrated band. They formed in 2000 and have just issued their fourth album, “Unchained”. The sound…

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Butcher Babies – “Uncovered” EP (2014)

September 23, 2014

Label: Century Media Review by Tony Cannella The Los Angeles based groove metal band released their sophomore album “Goliath” last year to a huge amount of fanfare. The album proved…

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Eluveitie – “Origins” (2014)

August 26, 2014

Label: Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella When it comes to Celtic influenced Folk metal, Switzerland’s Eluveitie have to be considered one of the best, most influencial – and…

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Sleeping Romance – “Enlighten” (2013)

June 3, 2014

Label: Ulterium Records Review by Tony Cannella From Italy, the band Sleeping Romance plays intricate, cinematic symphonic metal. Their debut album is called “Enlighten”, and for a debut it could…

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HOLY SHiRE – “Midgard” (2014)

May 4, 2014

Label: Bakerteam Records Review by Tony Cannella From Italy, the symphonic fantasy metal band HOLY SHiRE was formed in 2009. After releasing their initial demo in 2010, they followed that with…

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Crystal Viper – “Possession” (2013)

January 13, 2014

Label: AFM Records Review by Tony Cannella Poland’s Crystal Viper is fast becoming one of the best bands in the traditional/true heavy metal genre. Actually to say that they are…

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Effloresce – “Coma Ghosts” (2012)

December 5, 2013

Label: Generation Prog Records Review by Tony Cannella Effloresce is a progressive metal band from Germany. Back in 2009 the band released their independent 3-song EP “Shades of Fate”. Effloresce…

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Visions of Atlantis – “Ethera” (2013)

May 18, 2013

Label : Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella It’s been a long road for the Austrian Symphonic power metal band Visions of Atlantis. They are true survivors of the genre.…

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Touchstone – “Discordant Dreams” RE-ISSUE (2012)

February 8, 2013

Label: SPV/Steamhammer Review by Tony Cannella The U.K. based band Touchstone does a wonderful job in walking the fine line between over-the-top progressive rock and more mainstream rock music. Some…

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Romeo’s Daughter – “Delectable” (RE-ISSUE) (2011)

January 20, 2013

Label : Rock Candy Records Review by Tony Cannella “Delectable” was the second album from UK mainstream rockers Romeo’s Daughter. Despite the moderate success of their self-titled debut in 1988…

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Access Denied – “Touch of Evil” (2012)

January 9, 2013

Label : Pitch Black Records Review by Tony Cannella Cross Judas Priest with Accept along with some classic Iron Maiden thrown in for good measure, add a powerhouse female vocalist…

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Lunocode – “Celestial Harmonies” (2012)

December 1, 2012

Label : Spider Rock Promotions Review by Tony Cannella The Italian heavy prog, power metal band Lunocode, introduced themselves to the metal world via their debut 6-song EP in 2011…

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Iluminato – “Reflections of Humanity” (2011)

May 7, 2012

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Brazil’s dark Symphonic/Gothic Metal band Iluminato came to fruition in 2010. The band is comprised of two full-time members. Female vocalist Liz Demier is…

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