Bellusira – “The Healing” (2015)

Label: Pavement Entertainment Review by Alysha Hayden Bellusira come from the land down under, Australia. They’ve since moved to LA to gain a wider audience for their rock sound after…
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Myrkur – “M” (2015)

Label: Relapse Records Review by Alysha Hayden MYRKUR which means darkness in Icelandic is the black metal pseudonym for Danish musician, Amalie Bruun who blew me away with her LP,…
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Former Life – “Blank” (2015)

Independent Release Review by Alysha Hayden 2008 marked the beginning for French alternative rock band, Former Life. In 2015 they released their third album, “Blank”. “Blank” is an 8-track album…
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GOLD – “No Image” (2015)

Label: Van Records/Profound Lore Records Review by Alysha Hayden GOLD are a post-dark rock band hailing from the Netherlands. “No Image” is their second full-length album. This album visually is…
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Sanctus Nosferatu – “SAMCA” (2012)

Independent Release Review by Alysha Hayden “SAMCA” is the debut album for black/death/thrash metal band Sanctus Nosferatu. Hailing from Portugal, Sanctus Nosferatu (loosely translated as Holy Vampire) are vocally led…
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The V – “Now or Never” (2015)

Label: Frontiers Records Review by Alysha Hayden Veronica ‘The V’ Freeman from heavy metal band Benedictum has stepped out on her own for “Now or Never”. Though she certainly has…
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Chaos Magic – “Chaos Magic” (2015)

Label: Frontiers Records Review by Alysha Hayden “Chaos Magic” is a solo project for Chilean born singer- songwriter, Caterina Nix. Caterina teamed up with guitarist, songwriter and producer Timo Tolkki…
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Heonia – Portraits (2015)

Label: M & O Music Review by Alysha Hayden Heonia are a metal band from Lille, France. “Portraits” is their second full length album. The album features an interesting hand…
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Chelsea Wolfe – “Abyss” (2015)

Label: Sargent House Review by Alysha Hayden Chelsea Wolfe is an artist that suffers from sleep paralysis. That space between conscious lucidity and unconsciousness is where her influence comes for…
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