Epica – “Requiem for the Indifferent” (2012)
Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella Whether you like them or don’t, the one thing that you have to admire about Epica is that they never ‘half-ass’…
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Metatron – “Human Devolution” EP (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella I really had no idea what these ears were getting themselves into when I first put on the new 3-song EP by Holland’s Death/Gothic…
MaYan – “Quarterpast” (2011)
Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella MaYaN is the new Melodic Death Metal project featuring Mark Jansen of Epica. In addition to Mark – who adds his…
Izegrim – “Code of Consequences” (2011)
Label : Listenable Records Review by Si Smith Dutch death metal warriors Izegrim changed their name from “Isegrim” because it wasn’t metal enough. This is their third full-length since formation…
Imperia – “Secret Passion” (2011)
Label : Massacre Records Review by Tony Cannella It is hard to believe that it has been 13-years since Helena Iren Michaelsen first burst on to the metal scene as…
Cardamon – “Sun as Never” (2011)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella On their second album, “Sun as Never”, the Dutch heavy rock outfit Cardamon offers a strong sophomore effort and one that should satisfy fans…
The Devil’s Blood – “The Thousandfold Epicentre” (2011)
Label : Van Records Review by Luisa Mercier Second full-length for this Dutch psychedelic rock band. All the lovers of this classic sound have loved their debut “The Time of…
Selim Lamouchi – The Devil’s Blood
Interview by Miriam “NocturnalConcerto” Transcription by Luisa Mercier Type on Google the words “The Devil’s Blood” and you’ll enter the magical, diabolical world of this mysterious act. I’ve…
Autumn – “Cold Comfort” (2011)
Label : Metal Blade Records Review by Tony Cannella & Luisa Mercier It is hard to believe that the first EP from the Dutch Metal Band Autumn was released 10-years…
A New Dawn – “Seven Faces of Truth” (2011)
Label : Ravenheart Records Review by Tony Cannella The Dutch Melodic, Gothic metal band A New Dawn returns with their second full-length album, “Seven Faces of Truth”. For this album,…
Tula – “Psycosomatic” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Lital (Tula) Imbari is an Israeli born singer/pianist currently living in Belgium. On her debut EP “Psychosomatic” you will hear her brand of emotionally…
theNAME – “Enchained” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella This 4-piece Dutch band goes by the unique moniker of theNAME. They have already released a few CDs and their latest 4-song EP is…
Sin7Sins – “Perversion LTD” (2010)
Label : Massacre Records Review by Tony Cannella SIN7SINS are an industrial hard rock/metal band from The Netherlands. Their debut album, “Perversion LTD” Is out now via Massacre. What you…
ReVamp – “ReVamp” (2010)
Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella Many were absolutely blind-sided when it was announced that the legendary, long running Dutch band After Forever had decided to call…
Kowai – “Prelude” DEMO (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Introducing from the Netherlands, Kowai. The beautiful country of Holland has produced many great metal bands over the years, particularly of the femme metal…
Kingfisher Sky – “Skin of the Earth” (2010)
Label : Suburban Records Review by Tony Cannella Holland’s Kingfisher Sky began in 2001 when drummer Ivar de Graaf left the seminal Dutch band Within Temptation. He soon joined up…
Evil’s Desire – “Initium” (2010)
Independent Release/Ravenheart Music Review By Tony Cannella From The Netherlands, Evil’s Desire plays symphonic metal and features the operatic vocals of Daphne Gobius du Sart. In addition to du Sart,…
AnsoticcA – “Rise” (2010)
Label : Rockfeld Records/SAOL Review By Tony Cannella From Germany, AnsoticcA are an exciting new presence in the realm of Female Fronted Symphonic Power Metal. Their debut album “Rise” offers…
Anneke Van Giersbergen & Agua de Annique – “Live in Europe” LIVE ALBUM (2010)
Label : Jammm/Agua Recordings Review By Tony Cannella Anneke van Giersbergen has enjoyed a career renaissance since leaving the seminal Dutch outfit The Gathering. She has not relied on her…
Annatar – “Reflection” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review By Tony Cannella Annatar are a Melodic Dark Metal band from Holland. They have already released a couple of demos, with their first one (“Remember”) coming out…