The Legend of the Six Kings Review: FROZEN CROWN Hit Hard
Frozen Crown’s Tolkien-inspired sixth album, The Legend of the Six Kings, is darker, heavier and packed with belters. Read our review. Out now.
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LILI REFRAIN – Challenging and instructive metamorphosis here
Lili Refrain stands at a pivotal moment in her career with the release of Nagalite, a bold new project that expands far beyond the scope of 2022’s Mana. Conceived as a multi-movement suite, Nagalite marks a clear shift in both form and vision. It reflects a desire to avoid repetition, embracing experimentation while responding to a turbulent present shaped by personal and global realities.
KAERY ANN – A fascinating and unparalled tale
With her second full-length Moonstone released on January 23, 2026 via Subsound Records, Kæry Ann steps into a heavier, more collective dimension of her artistic journey.
KAERY ANN – An unparelled and beautiful moonstone
Discover with us the new album of Kæry Ann, Moonstone, “a voice that rises from the liquid sound substance that coagulates sacred doom and rarefied psychedelia”
AETHERNA – The stunning journey of Evathor is out now
Evathor is a journey within and beyond consciousness, between blinding lights and inner shadows, dystopian visions and spiritual awakenings. Join us to discover more about the progressive metal band Aetherna.
NERO KANE – Vibrant love for Death and the Poetry
Nero Kane and Samantha Stella return with a new chapter in their dark, poetic universe. Amid a turbulent moment in history, the duo is experiencing an intensely creative period marked by the release of their fourth album, For the Love of the Death and the Poetry, out now via Subsound Records and a series of evocative Ritual Folk Shows across Italy
ELETTRA STORM – Welcome to the outstanding world of Evertale
Elettra Storm from Italy took the power metal scene by storm with the flawless 2024’s debut album Powerlords. Now, they are back with their second album Evertale album out of 24th October via Scarlet Records. Read Dave’s review here!
MESSA – Just a monumental and natural progression
Messa is a doom metal band from Italy. The band has existed since 2014 and released its debut in 2016. With its just-released fourth album and the first via Metal…
DEATHLESS LEGACY – Let the damnatio aeterna be in time
Italian horror metal band Deathless Legacy is back with their sixth album, Damnatio Aeterna, which is out via Scarlet Records.
ILIENSES – The calling of an ancient and beautiful world
With Jael, their powerful second album, Ilienses dive even deeper into the soul of Sardinia, weaving together music, memory, and identity. Drawing inspiration from ancient myth, archaeology, and the rich culture of Sardinia, the band offers a unique sonic journey that transcends borders. In this interview, we speak with frontwoman Natascia about the stories behind the music, the deep symbolism of their imagery, and the timeless power of Sardinian tradition.
KARITI – The Powerful Chant Of A Siberian Priestess
Siberian-Italian dark folk singer Kariti unveils her second album, Dheghom, a tribute to the Mother Earth goddess of proto-Indo-European mythology. Immerse yourself in this hermetic and sublime exploration.
ATARAXIA – Emotions in a simple and pure alchemy
Ataraxia returns with their twenty-ninth album ”Centauria”, on which they present their blend of neofolk and darkwave guided by the the ethereal voice of Francesca Nicolò. She once again guides us through that ancestral universe inhabited by men, gods, and supernatural beings
ALTERIUM – A thrilling world of war and flames
With their debut album, Of War and Flames (read our review here), Alterium has released a damn good debut. Nicoletta Rosellini, previously of Kalidia and currently of Walk in Shadows, has unleashed her new band Alterium on an unsuspecting metal populace.
ALTERIUM – A powerful masterpiece for the newcomers
Italian power metallers newcomers Alterium, featuring ex-Kalidia Nicoletta Rosellini, debuts with “Of War and Flames”, via AFM Records. According to our reviewer Tony, ” a truly inspired masterpiece”!
MARTHE – Furthering down in an unexpected and superior evil
Italy’s Marthe is one of the surprising newcomers from SUNN 0)))’s label Southern Lord. Blending both elements of doom metal, punk DIY attitude, and black metal, with her debut “Further in Evil”, Marthe brought alive a journey into evil. Let’s learn more about it from the artist herself in this interview.
FROZEN CROWN Signs with Napalm Records
Italian power metal band FROZEN CROWN have inked a worldwide contract with Napalm Records! Read more in our blog
ATTRACTIVE CHAOS: new single announced
The French-Italian melodic metal band Attractive Chaos releases its second single and video “As You Are” and announces their first European tour in Spring 2023!
THE DEVILS: new video released
After the release of their latest album “Live at Maximum Festival”, today Italy’s very own The Devils follow up with a brand new music video for the track “Time Is Gonna Kill Me”.
ELEGY OF MADNESS: firma con Scarlet Records
Gli Elegy Of Madness annunciano la firma con Scarlet Records. Il nuovo album, il primo con la nuova cantante Kyrah Aylin, è atteso per l’autunno.
TEMPERANCE: Alessia and Alfonso leave the band
TEMPERANCE has announced that both singer Alessia “Melany” Scolletti and drummer Alfonso Mocerino decided to part ways with the band.