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MYSTFALL – The secrets of the embers of a dying world

March 11, 2026

Mystfall return with Embers of a Dying World — a breathtaking journey through Mediterranean symphonic metal grandeur. Guided by Marialena Trikoglou’s soaring soprano, the album blends operatic power, cinematic darkness, and Celtic elegance into ten epic tracks that will enchant fans of Nightwish and Epica alike.

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IT’sALIE – Fascinating are wild games you play

March 4, 2026

Third album, first with Frontiers Music — WILD GAMES is HERE!I Wild Games unleash 11 explosive tracks of pure hard ‘n’ heavy magic. Check our review about this specular album.

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SHATTERHEART – Floundering through this infernal symphony now

February 28, 2026

The symphonic metal scene may be crowded, but every so often a band emerges that completely captivates. Sweden’s Shatterheart does just that with their debut album Infernal Symphony — a powerful blend of melody, drama, and gothic grandeur. With production by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Architects), this thrilling release proves the genre still has fresh fire to offer.

Eerie Sounds

EYE OF MELIAN – Suddenly into this magnificent Forest of Forgetting

February 26, 2026

A journey through sound and story — Eye of Melian’s Forest of Forgetting invites you into a world of cinematic beauty and Tolkien-inspired wonder. Read our review to join this magnificent world.

Eerie Sounds

KAERY ANN – An unparelled and beautiful moonstone

February 23, 2026

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”

Eerie Sounds

AURELIA ANNE COHEN – The Truth about the Magnolia Session

February 11, 2026

The Magnolia Sessions are the brainchild of Anti-Corp/Black Matter Mastering owner Dan Emery. In this new instalment, it showcases the americana/folk/country artist Aurelia Anne Cohen

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CHARLOTTE WESSELS – What happened in The Obsession?

February 2, 2026

The unusual decision by former Delain singer Charlotte Wessels to release a deluxe reissue of The Obsession about a year after the first release (September 2024) is surprising. Read our review here!

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THERION – An authentic and massive con orquestra

January 22, 2026

Symphonic masters THERION announce their live album Con Orquesta, physically out January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records. Read our review here below!

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BEYOND THE BLACK – What Happens When You Break the Silence Now

January 8, 2026

German symphonic metal band Beyond The Black have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal, and Break the Silence confirms it.

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EDENBRIDGE – Set the Dark on Fire Right Now

January 5, 2026

With their 12th studio album Set The Dark On Fire due to be released on the 16th January and their return to the Steamhammer/SPV label, Edenbridge explores new soundscapes without abandoning their tried and tested trademarks.

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CORONATUS – In this wonderful and dreadful waters

January 2, 2026

German symphonic metal collective CORONATUS proudly announce their upcoming studio album Dreadful Waters via Massacre Records, a dark and ambitious exploration of the mysteries, dangers and mythic forces of the sea.

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KINGFISHER SKY – Feeding out the fearless wolves

December 11, 2025

Kingfisher Sky’s 5th full-length drops. Dutch prog rock masters unleash a self-produced gem inspired by Cherokee wisdom: Two wolves battle inside us—darkness vs. light. Which one do you feed?

Eerie Sounds

AURI – Searing Magic Candles and Beginnings

December 4, 2025

Welcome to Auri, III – Candles & Beginnings where an ancient world full of fantastic sounds and images. Read our review here.

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PTOLEMEA – Drowning in a lush and awesome travel through Kali

December 2, 2025

Luxembourgish/Portuguese atmospheric rock project Ptolemea is back with her second full-lenght Kali via Raging Planet Records.

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REMINA – The Unexpected World of The Silver Sea

November 26, 2025

The atmospheric doom metal band REMINA is back with the brand new full-lenght The Silver Sea. Read here our full review. “Listening to The Silver Sea, this immense work by REMINA, you may find yourself crying with emotion, and glimpsing the reflection of distant stars in your tears…”

Florence + The Machine

Indie Zone

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE – Looming Over Crammed Pages

November 24, 2025

Florence + the Machine is back with the sixth album Everybody Scream via Polydor/Republic Records which “stubbornly remaining true to itself”

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BERGFRIED – Watch out for the beautiful Romantik III

November 17, 2025

The Austro-Hungarian duo Bergfied is back with”Romantik III ! Follow Anna’s journey through hell is your gateway to an 80s-fueled rock masterpiece.

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BLACKBRIAR – A Thrilling Tale of A Thousand Little Deaths

November 4, 2025

Step into a gothic fairy-tale of sound where whispers turn into riffs and whispers into screams. With haunting vocals and cinematic melodies, A Thousand Little Deaths draws you into a world of dark romance, shattered love and shimmering shadows. Are you ready to get lost in the story?

Battle Beast

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BATTLE BEAST – The Truth about Steelbound

October 28, 2025

Few bands capture the spirit of modern power metal quite like Battle Beast. Fronted by the phenomenal Noora Louhimo, the Finnish outfit Battle Beast continues to blur the lines between metal, pop, and 80s rock excess—delivering an album that’s as explosive as it is infectious. Out now on Nuclear Blast Records

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ELETTRA STORM – Welcome to the outstanding world of Evertale

October 21, 2025

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!

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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!