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AMBERIAN DAWN – Welcome to the Temptation’s Gates now

July 3, 2026

Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn ushers in a new era with their ninth album, Temptation’s Gates, introducing new vocalist Nicole Willerton and a noticeably heavier, guitar-driven sound. Packed with soaring melodies, symphonic grandeur and infectious hooks, the album delivers an energetic collection of memorable anthems from start to finish. Discover more on Dave’s review!

Reviews

TARJA – A guaranteed frisson noir down your spine

June 8, 2026

With Frisson Noir, her tenth studio album and sixth metal release, Tarja Turunen again proves why she remains a defining force in symphonic metal. Surrounded by high-profile guests yet never overshadowed, she glides between orchestral pomp, cinematic ballads, and harder-edged tracks with undimmed confidence and charisma.

Interviews

GINGER EVIL – Unusually is the way it burns

March 7, 2026

Rock band Ginger Evil blends melodic rock with layered songwriting and an organic sound. With the release of their debut album The Way It Burns, the band is now bringing their long-developed music to a wider audience.

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RATBREED – In the Nordic alliance we trust out

July 21, 2025

Brought to you in collaboration with The Offering Webzine, we present a blazing force in modern metal: Helsinki’s heavy metal heroes Ratbreed, riding high from their debut, return to Evoke the Blaze once again.

Interviews

AVERLANCHE – Fascinating and promising symphony

July 1, 2025

Strong of their latest release, the 2023’s “Arctic Atlas,” the Helsinki-based melodic metal band Averlanche speak about the album production and the line up change.

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DREAMTALE – Revealing the tale of the dream

June 23, 2025

Before their Chinese tour, we caught up with Finnish melodic power metal band Dreamtale to talk about their latest independent release, “Everlasting Flame”, and recent lineup changes.

Laurenne - Louhimo

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LAURENNE/LOUHIMO – Nothing can overcome a friendship

April 23, 2025

Finnish Powerhouse Vocalists LAURENNE/LOUHIMO Return with Explosive New Album ‘Falling Through Stars’ via Frontiers Music SRL. Check our special interview here.

Interviews

MARKO HIETALA – The Wondrous rebel never dies

February 17, 2025

Renowned Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala is back with a brand-new full-length. Read more about it our special interview

Black Sun

Interviews

BLACK SUN – Lying between two beautiful hemispheres

October 23, 2024

The Finnish-Ecuadorian power metal quartet Black Sun returns with a brand new album and a refreshed lineup. We had the opportunity to chat with vocalist Netta Laurenne about the making of their self-titled album and how she and guitarist Nino Laurenne joined forces for this exciting new project.

Interviews

UNSHINE – Tales of valuable and forgotten old new druidic lore

April 25, 2024

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.

Indica photo by Marek Sabogal

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INDICA – Might Look Like A Tremendous Comeback

March 4, 2024

Finnish rock band Indica is back on the scene with a new single released last March “Vuonna 95”. Thanks to the new line up, the band is ready to release new music and tour.

Interviews

AEONIAN SORROW – Hiking down the insidious Katara mountain pass

December 5, 2023

The Katara mountain pass is situated in Northern Greece and its name evokes legends and traditions. And its meaning from the Greek, curse, helps in accentuating its sinister significance. But, in this case, “Katara” is the new full-length of the Finnish gothic death doom metal band Aeonian Sorrow.

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THE NEARLIES releases the first single “Polska Konitski”

June 29, 2023

French-Finnish Ghost Rock act The Nearlies is set to release their second studio album “Fresh Memories” later via Concorde Music Company. The first single Polska Konitski is out now and available on all essential streaming services

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DARK THE SUNS: new single “Pheonix” out

February 16, 2023

Finnish melodic metal band Dark The Suns released a new single and music video Phoenix. The track is taken from the upcoming fifth studio album which is released later this year via Inverse Records.

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SMACKBOUND: announce new full-length

February 15, 2023

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Smackbound’s new album ‘Hostage’ on April 21, 2023.

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PIPER: new single out now

February 1, 2023

“Self-consciousness”, the first single from Piper’s upcoming debut album ‘What is the heart for?’, is out now!

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ADMIRE THE GRIM: debut EP out now

January 13, 2023

Finnish melodic death metal band Admire the Grim released its debut EP “Rogue Five” today via Inverse Records.

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INFIRMUM: “Sleep Of Reason” lyric video

January 13, 2023

Melodic doom/death metal band Infirmum has released a new lyric video for the single “Sleep of Reason”.

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HIGHWAY QUEEN: debut album out now

December 16, 2022

Finnish rockers Highway Queen’s debut full-length “Bitter Soul” is now out as of December 16th via Rockshots Records.

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AUTUMN’S GRIEF – new single out now

November 3, 2022

Finnish metal band Autumn’s Grief released Dead by the Dawn single which is taken from their eponymous second studio album which is set to be released on December 9th 2022 via Inverse Records. Watch Dead by the Dawn video in our blog.

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Femme Metal Webzine is a well-established online publication since 2009 specialized on femme fronted metal bands and more in general on female musical artists. During the years we always tried to distinguish ourselves by proposing reviews and interviews, not only of the metal/rock musical panorama but of other musical (but selected) genres. Our staff is international and it comes from different places (even Japan). Our effort is to give the best to our readers by offering a pure reading experience because at the end of the day we're just simple people that love share new intriguing stuff and love to write about it.

New staffers are ALWAYS welcome just shoot us an e-mail by clicking on CONTACT!