June 2012
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Interview : Helena Haaparanta - Crimfall
Interview by Si Smith From the first chord to the final drumbeat, a Crimfall album is an aural spectacle to behold. Orchestrations and sound effects only serve to focus the listener on the music that is on offer: a rich tapestry of metal and gusto that transports the observer to another world, complete with swords and battles. But if this is escapism, than it is a guilty pleasure, as...
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Interview : June Park - Clandestine
Interview by Lindz Riot Out of California comes a quirky band by the name of Clandestine. They came together in early 2006 and has since been a powerhouse of musical releases for those into complex alternative rock and heavy riffed progressive metal. Their biggest achievement so far is the creation of their full length album “The Invalid” mixed by producer Sylvia Massey....
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Eerie Sounds Review : Collection d'Arnell-Andrea -...
Label : Prikosnovenie Review by Stina If you have a weak spot for haunting, subtly transporting soundscapes crossed by quiet rivers, inhabited by mythical creatures and enveloped in the soothing darkness of an Autumn wood, there are many wonderful moments on “Vernes-Monde” that are bound to inspire undiluted awe. Made up of textural, spacious three- to six-minute...
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Interview : Charlotte Wessels - Delain (2009)
Interview by Marcy Bell The lovely and talented Charlotte speaks with Femme Metal about the new Delain’s album “April Rain” during their tour with Sonata Arctica and more… read all the interview and you will discover more about Charlotte and Delain. Hi Charlotte, tell us about “April Rain” Delain’s new album. What are the differences between...
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Interview : Cathrine Paulsen - Trail of Tears
Interview by Erwin Van Dijk An interview with Cathrine from Trail of Tears. Cathrine Paulsen is the female singer of Trail of Tears. She did the female vocals on the “A New Dimension of Might” album from 2002 but did not appear on “Free Fall into Fear” from 2005. It was a big surprise when she did return to the band in 2007 after most of the Trail of Tears members had decided to...
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Interview : Cassi Mergo - Glass Delirium
Interview by Ed MacLaren Denver’s Glass Delirium is a seamless amalgamation of musical influences. Jazz, swing, metal and straight-ahead prog rock all find a place to jam on their fantastic debut album, “Thanks to a Monster’s Many Heads”. Add male/female lead vocals to the mix and Glass Delirium creates a unique musical style and musical approach that doesn’t fail to...
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Eerie Sounds Reviews : Blackmore's Night - "A...
Label : UDR/EMI Review by Luisa Mercier Blackmore’s Night on 30th September 2011 held a show in York, England at the Grand Opera House. The Medieval setting of the city provided the right atmosphere for the performance of the duo, famous for its Celtic/faitytale mood. Candice and Ritchie and their band of minstrels entertained the audience with songs from their latest two...
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Interview : Carmen Elise Espenæs - Midnattsol...
Interview by Erwin Van Dijk Since the bio on the Midnattsol website (www.midnattsol.com) is writen in German, can you tell us something about the band? Everything started some years ago, in 2002, when I moved from my hometown Norway to Germany because of different reasons, e.g. my longing for my sister and for learning more about the German culture and language. I was at a new stage...
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Interview : Carla van Huizen Douw - La-Ventura
Interview by Erwin Van Dijk The first question: Can you tell us something about La-Ventura because the bio on your website isn’t exactly full of details. La-Ventura started with an advertisement on the internet. Erwin was looking for musicians to form a new band and I responded to his add. We decided to work together and started to write material. After a year we went on looking for...
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Interview : Carie Van Heden - AnsoticcA
Interview by Erwin Van Dijk An interview with Carie from AnsoticcA. AnsoticcA is a new female fronted band from Germany and The Netherlands. You can describe their music as a cross between gothic and progressive metal. This interview is with Carie van Heden who joined the band at the beginning of 2009. Did you always want to become a singer? I can’t remember a time before...
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Eerie Sounds Review : Caprice - "Masquerade"...
Label : Prikosnovenie Review by Stina Russia’s Caprice have spent nine studio albums finding nuance in elvish fairy pop, sometimes inspired by the work of J. R. R. Tolkien. Now, they’re using their tenth studio effort to graciously yet vigorously steamroll over canonical conceptions of music, delivering their sound into a transporting, eccentric suite that gathers symphonic...
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Eerie Sounds Reviews : Canonis - "Apple of...
Label : BadMoonBad Music/Solitude Productions Review by Tony Cannella It is odd when a band comes out with a 28-minute compilation EP. Such is the case with “Apple of Discord” by the Russian band Canonis. After a series of Demos – their first of which came out in 1995 – and a single, the band has compiled some of those moments on their new 7-song, 28-minute compilation....
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Eerie Sounds Review : Candice Night -...
Label : Ministrel Hall Review by Luisa Mercier The happily married wife of Ritchie Blackmore decided to go solo and provide us with this nice collection of tracks. Of course, they stray away from the usual medieval tinged acoustic music played by Blackmore’s Night and propose us a mixture of pop, pop-rock and sometimes hard-rock. For example “Gone, Gone, Gone” the...
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Eerie Sounds Interview : Candice Night
Interview by Miriam “NocturnalConcerto” Not only known for her mesmerizing and fairy-like vocals in the mediaval act Blackmore’s Night, now Candice Night has decided to go solo for her debut album “Reflections” and in this specific occasion we have decided to lodge her thoughts about this project.Hi Candice, first of all thanks for accept our interview...
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Interview : Barbara Brawand - Caladmor
Interview by Marc “Peston” Sels Caladmor is a Swiss Folk Gothic band that released an their interesting debut cd called “Midwinter” this year. Earlier they released three demo’s and an EP under the name Pale. Singer Barbara can explain a lot what happened and will happen with the band.Can you introduce the band to us? Caladmor from Zurich, Switzerland,...
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Interview : Michelle Loose - Brave
Interview by Erwin Van Dijk An interview with Michelle Loose from Brave. On June 1st the compilation double cd “Demonic and Divine” is released by Femme Metal Records.. The cd is to support the Macmillan Cancer support and Cancer research UK. Brave appears with the song “Driven”. This song originally appeared on the album “Monuments”. Brave is a...
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Micheal "Saga" Fiori & Adelaide "Arya" Allard De...
Interview by Erwin Van Dijk Monaco is a miniature state the size of some football fields. It is mostly known as hangout for the rich & famous in the world. But metal? Until very recently I would not have thought of metal from Monaco. Enter Black Knight Symfonia. The band has got two female singers (an operatic female singer and a melodic female singer) and this interview is...
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Monaco is a miniature state the size of some football fields. It is mostly known as hangout for the rich & famous in the world. But metal? Until very recently I would not have thought of metal from Monaco. Enter Black Knight Symfonia. The band has got two female singers (an operatic female singer and a melodic female singer) and this interview is with Arya, one of singers and Saga, the...
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Interview : Birgit Lau - Mandrake
Interview by Ed MacLaren After more than ten years and four albums Germany’s Mandrake continue to impress with their doom inflected brand of dark gothic metal. On their latest release, “Innocence Weakness”, Mandrake continue to expand and refine their trademark sound and deliver a stunning album that enraptures the listener from start to finish. Femme Metal got the...
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Interview : Berenice Musa - Tears of Martyr
Interview by Robin Stryker Originally from the Canary Islands, Tears of Martyr now calls Madrid home. For those craving a dose of dark gothic metal, the band’s new release “Entrance” will feed your hungry metal beast. Mmmmm, a delicious helping of shining soprano vocals (a truly fine voice) paired with light-eating death metal vocals. Femme Metal sat down with Berenice Musa, female...
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Interview : Géraldine Gadaut - Benighted Soul
Interview by Si Smith It was clear from their early days that Benighted Soul were no average French symphonic metal band. From the Greek lettering on their 2005 bonus DVD demo “Catharsis” to their themes of mythology and history, Benighted Soul trod a unique path among the female fronted bands of the time. With their 2008 EP “Anesidora” we were introduced to a...
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Interview : Sarah Liodenot - Bel O Kan
Interview by Connie Bach Bel o Kan has an interesting combination of elements. There is the romance of symphony, an eighties flare created by the guitars, and a folk element Over it all. Hello, Sarah. Hello!! I’m happy to answer this interview. Sarah, what is the story behind “Birth of a Queen”? How do you relate to it? This album includes songs written a long time...
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Review Gig : Belladonna @ The Garage, London, UK...
Review by Marcy Bell - Photo by Amarildo Belladonna are back in the UK after their previous exhibitions in London as headliner at Erotica 2007 and at The Fly in 2008. Their Rock Noir takes them to the intimate venue of Upstairs at The Garage in London supported by Birdeatsbaby and Maleficent. There’s a kind of curiosity to watch live the five guys from the romantic Rome. The gig starts...
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Belladonna @ The Garage, London, UK 26/11/2009
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Interview : Luana Caraffa - Belladonna (2011)
Interview by Si Smith Not many bands get to say they have inspired a musical genre; fewer bands too get to say they have collaborated with a legendary composer on their work. But Belladonna, formed in Rome, Italy in 2005, can lay claim to both of these accomplishments. “Rock noir” bands began to spring up after the bands “Noir” album was released in 2009. More...
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Interview : Luana Caraffa - Belladonna (2009)
Interview by Marcy Bell Rock noir band Belladonna is going back to the UK after their successful recent tour in April. We had the pleasure to send a few of questions to Luana, the ravishing singer and co-founder of Belladonna with the guitarist/producer Dani. So Luana you´re going back to the UK, but please before every questions please let Femme Metal readers know the adventurous...
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Industrial/Electronic Realms Interviews : Lauren...
Interview by Adam For the benefit of those who don’t know, what is the story behind Beautiful Dark? When I left Strict 9 Brian discovered we had many of the same musical tastes and decided we wanted to start a band incorporating many different styles of music. Brian tends to lean towards the industrial side, I come from a metal background. It just worked. We found our first...
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Interview : Beatrice Palumbo - Deva
Interview by Andy Axworthy It takes a special kind of alchemy to pull off mixing operatic vocals and progressive metal, classical with modern, in a way that stands out within an increasingly crowded genre. To pull off creating gold with your first album is something else entirely. That first album is “Between Life and Dreams”, the city is Milan, and the alchemists… Deva. When...
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Industrial/Electronic Realms Interviews : XS -...
Interview by Connie Bach Diva Suicide’s flavor is a constructed system of layers. It kind of reminds me of chocolate-covered pretzels, with the hard, solid guitar at its core.The layer of synthesized elements and sweet, emotional lyrics adds the “chocolate” in the equation. I feel I’m hearing undertones that call up the alternative music of the early nineties when I listen...
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Interview : Therese Thomsson - Disdained
Interview by Connie Bach Heavy and intense, Swedish Melodic Metal Disdained’s lyrics, pacing and style are distinctive and they draw you in, holding your attention. Let’s give in with the interview with Thérese. Hi, Therese. How was your summer? Hmm…Very busy indeed! My summer has been fantastic, thanks! I have been spending a lot of time in the studio...
Interview : Therése Thomsson - Disdained
Interview by Connie Bach Heavy and intense, Swedish Melodic Metal Disdained’s lyrics, pacing and style are distinctive and they draw you in, holding your attention. Let’s give in with the interview with Thérese. Hi, Therese. How was your summer? Hmm…Very busy indeed! My summer has been fantastic, thanks! I have been spending a lot of time in the studio recording...
Interview : Therése Thomsson - Disdained
Interview by Connie Bach Heavy and intense, Swedish Melodic Metal Disdained’s lyrics, pacing and style are distinctive and they draw you in, holding your attention. Let’s give in with the interview with Thérese. Hi, Therese. How was your summer? Hmm…Very busy indeed! My summer has been fantastic, thanks! I have been spending a lot of time in the studio...
Interview : Therése Thomsson - Disdained
Interview by Connie Bach Heavy and intense, Swedish Melodic Metal Disdained’s lyrics, pacing and style are distinctive and they draw you in, holding your attention. Let’s give in with the interview with Thérese. Hi, Therese. How was your summer? Hmm…Very busy indeed! My summer has been fantastic, thanks! I have been spending a lot of time in the studio...
Therése Thomsson - Disdained
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Interview : Therése Thomsson - Disdained
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Interview : Vanessa "Nane" Ramirez - Crownless
Interview by Connie Bach Hailing from Madrid, Crownless carries a sound all its own, which is tough to describe. With its mix of Nane’s clean, strong vocals, combined with Sergio Mena’s sinister growls offers a lovely contrast. “Lost Inside” is from their self-titled album, “Dark Evolution”, that will be released next year and is on the Femme Metal...
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Interview : Masha Mysmane - Exilia
Interview by Connie Bach “No Tears for You” is featured on the upcoming Femme Metal compilation Beauty and Brutality is an example of the fiery energy that can be felt when listening to Exilia’s music. I must admit, I was a little surprised by the sound, which is pleasant and strong as hot cider. Hi, Masha. How is the year 2010 shaping up for Exilia? Hi, and...
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Interview : Viktoria "Kiwi" Revko - Infinite Tales
Interview by Connie Bach From Kiev, Infinite Tales is a unique band with a dark, fiery sound. The vocal stylings of Zolik and Kiwi contrast each other perfectly, over growling guitars and the machine gun fire of drums. The entire sound rides on a stable bass for a sound in which all elements speak to the listener. I found the sound and flavor exciting, with each song easy to ride...
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Interview : Sabrina Valentine, Camden Cruz, Kevin...
Interview by Robin Stryker Femme Metal is here with Seven Kingdoms, a power metal band from Florida that ROCKED the stage last night at the Mid-Week Mayhem show at ProgPower. Hi guys! We were obviously blown away by your announcement last night that Seven Kingdoms will be opening for Blind Guardian on their North American tour. Please tell us about that. Camden: You start, Keith....
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Interview : Zala Hodnik - Aperion
Interview by Connie Bach Compared to every other symphonic metal band I have ever come across, Aperion stands out. Their use of flute, cello, and other instruments to substitute for parts of a sound delegated to the guitarist and bassist, is incredible. Eastern European traditional music comes into warm contrast with the deep power of the guitar, like watching a man and woman waltz....
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Interview : Sanna Salou - Dimlight
Interview by Ed MacLaren Rife with dark atmospherics and dramatic flourishes, Greece’s Dimlight push the crumbling limits of goth metal with their debut album “Obtenebration”. Feeding on the endless conflicts within all of us, “Obtenebration” impresses with its maturity and symphonic grandeur without sacrificing the black beauty at its heart. Femme Metal...
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Interview : Annabella - Vanity Ink
Interview by Connie Bach I’d describe Vanity Ink as having an energetic, vivacious sound designed to have audience members head banging and shaking their hips in time to their catchy music. Hi, Annabella. Nice to have you. What are your hopes for the upcoming Austrian tour dates in September? Of course I’m looking forward to them! Those dates are just the beginning of our...
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Interview : Sassy Skeleton & Rotten - Reactive...
Interview by Robin Stryker As Halloween creeps closer on stealthy black-cat feet, my musical taste shifts gears towards darker fare, and you can’t get much darker than “A New Dawn…”, the sophomore album by German doom blues/dark rock band, Reactive Black. It’s like a triple-shot of espresso… dark and delicious but the bitter after-taste lingers. Femme Metal...
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Interviews : Magali Luyten - Virus IV
Interview by Connie Bach Virus IV is pure, solid, razor-sharp metal. No axes, just swords for this band; and it is an excellent sound. “Frightening Lanes” from the album “Dark Sun” is featured on the upcoming compilation, “Beauty and Brutality”. Hi, Magali. We appreciate the contribution Virus IV had made to the compilation. It’s our...
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Interview : Dianne van Giersbergen - Ex Libris
Interview by Connie Bach What is the expression people have? Where they feel they’ve heard a song before, and it has a flavour all its own. While some elements are reminiscent of Tarja, others stand out as different from all others. Being both familiar and fresh shows quite a bit of talent. Hi, Dianne. What’s going on with Ex Libris at the moment? We’re very busy planning new gigs,...
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Interview : Cheryl - Raven Tide
Interview by Connie Bach Raven Tide offers an energizing, yet soothing blend of driving guitars with a strong bass line, and balanced orchestra. The result is dark, warm, dreamy, and flowing. Hello, Cheryl. “Ever Rain” is an awesome EP. I can’t wait to check out the new album. Hi Connie! I’m very glad that you gave me the chance to talk about raven tide and...
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Interview : Anneka Latta - Exoterik
Interview by Connie Bach Here is a band with quite a strong, distinctive voice. Exoterik’s brand of metal blends raw power with sweetness, with element blending fluidly with the rest and yet standing on its own two feet. Hello, Anneka. Hope your summer is going well. What is Exoterik up to these days? Exoterik are very busy behind the scenes at the moment. We’ve just released a...
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Battlelore - "Doombound" (2011)
Label : Napalm Records Review by Tony Cannella With 2011 just underway, one of the most highly anticipated Femme Metal albums is “Doombound” by Finland’s Battlelore. This epic, fantasy metal band set the bar incredibly high on their previous releases, so with “Doombound” there is a lot to live up to. On “Doombound”, Battlelore has returned to their...
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Interview : Nitte Valo - Battle Beast
Interview by Ary R. With an upcoming album that will be released for Nuclear Blast, Finnish metal band Battle Beast is ready to bring its music around Europe. Femme Metal had the honor to exchange some words with front woman Nitte Valo, who revealed to us something about the new album and she also spoke of her own impressions about the amazing tour that will see the Finnish guys with...
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Interview : Barbara Licciardi - Todio
Interview by Erwin Van Dijk An interview with Barbara from Todio. Todio is a crossover progressive metal band from Italy. The band has been active since 1992 and have released a new album little time ago called “Sixteen”. This interview is with Barbara, the singer of the band. Did you always want to become a singer? I always loved to sing but I know that if I want to...
