Blackthorn – “Codex Archaos” (2011)
Label : MSR Productions Review by Tony Cannella & Vard Aman On their 2rd album “Codex Archaos”, the Russian all female Black Metal band Blackthorn brings forth plenty of brutality…
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Winter in Eden – “Awakening” (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Winter in Eden are a Gothic/Symphonic metal band from the UK. They released their debut EP, “At the Edge of the World” in 2009.…
Whispering Woods – “Whispering Woods” DEMO (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Romania comes the operatic symphonic metal band Whispering Woods. They have just issued their 4-track, 18-minute self-titled debut and for fans that can’t…
Violet Sun – “Loneliness in Supremacy” (2010)
Label : Melodic Rock Records Review by Tony Cannella Violet Sun is a Symphonic/Progressive metal band from Italy. Their just released debut is called, “Loneliness in Supremacy”. On this disc,…
Torsense – “World of Harmony Without You” (2010)
Label : Grailight Productions Review by Tony Cannella It is time to ratchet up the intensity. Russia’s Torsense plays symphonic Gothic/Death metal or as they describe their sound, Elemental Symphonic…
Therion – “Sitra Ahra” (2010)
Label : Nuclear Blast Records Review by Tony Cannella The band Therion has been in existence since 1987. In that time they have continued to evolve and progress into one…
Tarja – “What Lies Beneath” (2010)
Label : Universal Records Review by Tony Cannella For anyone who thought Tarja Turunen would be nothing without Tuomas and the rest of her ex-Nightwish band mates, than I would…
Sphinx – “White Moon” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Hungry for more female fronted Symphonic Metal? Well, look no further than the Russian band Sphinx. Actually the band is fronted by two female…
Solisia – “Ordinary Fate” (2010)
Label : Undeground Symphony Review by Tony Cannella Italy’s Solisia originally formed in 2006, and after releasing a demo in 2007, signed with Underground Symphony. It is through that label…
Sideris Noctem – “Wait Till the Time Is R.I.P” (2010)
Label : BadMood Bad Music/Solitude Productions Review by Tony Cannella From Ukraine comes the Doom Metal band Sideris Noctem. Having already released a demo, Sideris Noctem has just issued their…
Sarah Jezebel Deva – “A Sign of Sublime” (2010)
Label : Rising Records Review by Tony Cannella Sarah Jezebel Deva is perhaps best known for her role as a back-up singer in Cradle of Filth and also guesting on…
Samandriel – “Awakening” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada comes Symphonic Metal Band Samandriel. This group of Canadians has just issued their independently released debut EP, titled “Awakening”. Samandriel…
Niobeth – “Dreaming” EP (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Spain, Niobeth released their very well received debut, “The Shining Harmony of Universe” in 2008. The band specializes in sophisticated classically inspired symphonic…
My Black Light – “Human Haze” (2010)
Label : Pirames International/Massacre Records Review by Tony Cannella Melodic Symphonic Metal and Gothic Metal come together on the debut album “Human Maze” from Italy’s My Black Light. “Human Maze”…
Meden Agan – Promo 2010
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From Greece comes the Gothic/Symphonic metal band Meden Agan. They released their first demo titled, “Nemesis” in 2008. Now, here we have their just…
Mary and the Black Lamb – “As the City Sleeps” (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella On their debut album “As the City Sleeps”, Canada’s Mary and the Black Lamb showcase their energetic, darkly romantic gothic hard rock/metal. Throughout the…
L’Endevì – “When I Desire Something, You Can’t Do Anything” (2010)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Spain L’Endevi have just released their debut album, “When I Desire Something, You Can’t Do Anything”. A great title that is somewhat confrontational, much…
Kivimetsän Druidi – “Betrayal, Justice, Revenge” (2010)
Label : Century Media Records Review by Tony Cannella Finland’s Kivimetsän Druidi have described their music as extreme fantasy metal. After listening to their newest release “Betrayal, Justice, Revenge” (awesome…
Kiske/Somerville – “Kiske/Somerville” (2010)
Label : Frontiers Records Review by Tony Cannella “Kiske/Somerville” is the long awaited collaboration between (ex-Helloween vocalist) Michael Kiske and Amanda Somerville. When two ultra talented singers come together it…
Khaelys – “Darkest Hours” (2009)
Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella Is France quickly become a metal hot bed? It sure seems that a lot of good, quality metal is coming from that part of…