RATS AND DAGGERS – Like a normal challenge…

From touring across Europe to building her own DIY festival, Rats & Daggers singer Imara pours unapologetic rage and radical care into everything she does. Fresh off a hectic year of shows and the release of the EP Half Hanged via Laybare Recordings, she talks to us about the story behind Half Hanged Mary, the emotional toll and power of screaming on stage, opting out of the social‑media rat race, and why her Utrecht festival Beware of the Banshees is determined to make heavy music safer, queerer, and more inclusive. Interview originally conducted in Dutch.
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CHARLOTTE WESSELS – An Interview with the artist

Nobody before the pandemic would have ever thought the improbable. But, when Dutch singer Charlotte Wessels, together with 3 more former members, announced her departure from Delain, hell came down on earth. Nonetheless, every silver lining has a cloud because the artist re-invented herself. Or better deepened her artistic knowledge by combining visual arts with music. In this context, both the volumes of “Tales From Six Feet Under” find their collocation here.
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ÁSLAUG – An Interview with the artist

Dutch-Icelandic alternative pop singer-songwriter Áslaug is back with her second EP “thirst” after her debut self-titled EP via V2 Records. As every artist, this current pandemic had an important impact on her life as an artist and as a person which also reflected on her new release. Enjoy it!
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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…
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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…
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Alerion – “Turn of Fate” PROMO (2009)

Independent Release Review by Tony Cannella From the Netherlands comes the symphonic, progressive female-fronted band Alerion. They have already released a 5-song demo in 2007 called “Fledgling”. I would urge fans…
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