Zola Jesus – “Okovi” (2017)
Label: Sacred Bones Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Zola Jesus has an arresting voice. A voice deep with the humanity of experience. On “Okovi” this voice is paired with a…
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Galley Beggar – “Heathen Hymns” (2017)
Label: Rise Above Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Looking at the album cover for “Heathen Hymns” gives a distinct impression of what one will hear when the album is played.…
Unleash The Archers – “Apex” (2017)
Label: Napalm Records Review by Alessandra Cognetta Unleash The Archers have always been evolving at an incredible pace, maintaining an instantly recognizable sound and at the same time constantly bringing…
The Secret Sisters – “You Don’t Own Me Anymore” (2017)
Label: New West Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Before going through some difficult times Laura and Lydia Rogers (a.k.a. The Secret Sisters) created two albums. Their new effort, “You Don’t…
Laure Le Prunenec – Igorrr
Interview by Alessandra Cognetta Vocalist Laure Le Prunenec is one of the members of Igorrr, the French avant-garde band founded by Gautier Serre. With Igorrr’s latest album, “Savage Sinusoid” being…
Royal Thunder – “Wick” (2017)
Label: Spinefarm Records Review by Warren Mayocchi “Wick” is the name of the new Royal Thunder album. They are a group with a distinct and powerful sound. If I were…
Kobra Lotus – Kobra and the Lotus
Interview by Miriam C. Oh hell, winter is coming (and no, this hasn’t any reference connected to Game of Thrones) and I wish sometimes to skip this long Dutch winter…
Marika Hackman – “I’m Not Your Man” (2017)
Label: Sub Pop Records/Transgressive Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Prominent bass lines, jangling guitar flourishes, whimsical vocals bordering on the disinterested – it all adds up to “I’m Not Your…
Igorrr – “Savage Sinusoid” (2017)
Label: Metal Blade Records Review by Michelle Henriquez The project that started with Gautier Serre evolved into a multifaceted interception of genres, in which metal, electronics, classical music and Balkan…
Mark Jansen – MaYaN
Interview by Miriam C. & Michelle Henriquez This interview marks, in a way, my first interview on Dutch soil and my first meeting with my long time friend Michelle (which co-conducted…
Wolves in the Throne Room – “Thrice Woven” (2017)
Label: Artemisia Records Review by Warren Mayocchi With an established career in black metal, Wolves in the Throne Room offer to us their latest album along with a series of…
Anna Brunner, Marina La Torraca & Clementine Delauney – Exit Eden
Interview by Tony Cannella I must admit, that the first I heard about Exit Eden, I thought, “Huh, what?”. Four great metal singers joining together to perform some popular pop numbers…
Myrkur – “Mareridt” (2017)
Label: Relapse Records Review by Michelle Henriquez The one-woman black metal inspired project Myrkur is releasing her sophomore album “Mareridt” this autumn. The Danish singer-songwriting multi-instrumentalist mastermind behind Myrkur, Amalie…
Deathless Legacy – “Dance With Devils” (2017)
Label: Scarlet Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Classic horror is what seems to inspire the music and image of Deathless Legacy. They combine the theatrical with a generally rock driven…
Liv Sin – “Follow Me” (2017)
Label: Despotz Records Review by Tony Cannella I always felt like the Swedish band Sister Sin never got their due. They put out some great music over the course of…
Caroline Westendorp – The Charm and the Fury
Interview by Miriam C. Amsterdam‘s The Charm and the Fury are destined to become one of the brightest stars in the musical firmament: if with the debut “A Shade of…
Rebecca Vernon – SubRosa
Interview by Miriam C. Everytime that Salt Lake City‘s progressive doom metal releases a new album is an event, at least in this musical genre. Interviewing Rebecca Vernon is a dream…
Flo Morrissey & Matthew E. White – “Gentlewoman, Ruby Man” (2017)
Label: Glassnote Records Review by Warren Mayocchi Flo Morrissey and Matthew E. White have collaborated on “Gentlewoman, Ruby Man” to bring us an album of folk leaning cover songs. It…
Edge of Paradise – “Alive” EP (2017)
Label: ILS/Universal/Pure Steel Records Review by Tony Cannella After releasing their debut in 2011 the California based hard rock/metal outfit Edge of Paradise followed that up with the excellent “Immortal Waltz” disc in…
Elena Zodiac – Lizzies
Interview by Miriam C. Spain’s Lizzies can be the next big thing and their debut “Good Luck” (released via The Sign Records) shows off “their fierce brand of hard-hitting heavy…