Ataraxia – “Deep Blue Firmament” (2016)
Label: Sleazy Rider Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Tranquillity is the short translation of Ataraxia, they are of course also a band with a massive output – they have created…
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Windfall – “Tales of an Ordinary Life” (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella A few years ago, I had the opportunity to review the debut EP from the Italian power metal outfit Windfall called “Crush”. Well, it…
Elena Previdi – Camerata Mediolanense
Interview by Alessandra Cognetta “Mediolanum” is the name the Romans gave to Milan and it is also the birthplace of a really interesting ensemble of musicians: Camerata Mediolanense. I interviewed…
Rainfall – “Fading Frames” (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The Italian, Melodic Progressive Metal band Rainfall has previously released an impressive 3-song Demo/EP titled, “Lost in a Cold World”. Now two years later…
Masterforce – “Until the End of Time” DEMO (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Hailing from (Where else?) Italy comes the 6 person power metal band Masterforce. This band also employs a full time violinist which perhaps sets…
Heretic’s Dream – “Chains of Blood” SINGLE (2013)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella The Italian – now based in the UK – Gothic/prog metal band Heretic’s Dream released their debut album “The Unexpected Move” last year and…
Heretic’s Dream – “The Unexpected Move” (2012)
Label : Videoradio Edizioni Musicali Review by Tony Cannella Heretic’s Dream is an Italian Gothic/Progressive metal outfit currently based in the U.K. Their debut album – which was released in…
Interview : Francesca Chiara – The LoveCrave
Interview by Ed MacLaren With “Soul Saliva”, The LoveCrave welcomes you, once again, into their mysterious musical world living deep within the grey shadows lurking between light and…
Interview : Francesca “Alis” Bos – Darksky
Interview by Robin Stryker Good things come to those who wait. In this case, a thirteen-year wait has brought the metal scene a lovely slab of eclectic tunes…
Settima Draconis – “Vengeance” DEMO (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Italy, Settima Draconis are an interesting Symphonic/Gothic/Death Metal band. Their debut 4-song, 30-minute demo is titled “Vengeance”, and it is a heavy, bombastic…
Windfall – “Crash” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella It is no secret that the country of Italy has become a major force in supplying the world with some great metal bands of…
The LoveCrave – “Soul Saliva” (2010)
Label : Repo Records/Metropolis Review by Tony Cannella The Lovecrave are a Gothic Rock band from Italy. Their debut, “The Angel and the Rain” was released in 2006, now the…
Darksky – “Where Angels Hide” (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Darksky are a speed/progressive metal band from Italy. Their debut release (excluding their previous EP “Crimson Butterfly”)“Where Angels Hide” has just been issued, and…
Rainfall – “Lost in a Cold World” DEMO (2009)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Often times, progressive rock and metal bands are defined by the length of their songs and overindulgent epic numbers that last 8-10 minutes or…
Tular – “The Truth Behind the Mask” (2008)
Label : Renaissance Records Review by Tony Cannella Tular are a female fronted 5-piece symphonic, operatic metal band from Italy. Their current band line-up is Francesca Martini (Vocals), Emmanuele Palmieri…
Dunwich – “Heilagmanoth” (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella I have been reviewing CDs for over ten years and in that time I have been fortunate enough to be exposed to many great…
Decembers Fall – “Awakening” (2008)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Decembers Fall are a female fronted 4-piece outfit from New York City. The band is fronted by singer/songwriter Francesca Scivetti. She is joined by…
The LoveCrave – “The Angel and the Rain” (2006)
Label : Repo Records Review by John Davies I think this band caught a lot of people by surprise, coming out of nowhere (actually Italy) and blowing us away with…