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Are you searching for something different? For sure,...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:39:27 +0100

Are you searching for something different? For sure, Hungary’s DHARMA [ dharmaofficial] is what’s suit you. This band, with their second album propose something that it “straddles the line between Gothic Rock and Electronic Metal”. Obviously that is something that “requires a certain amount of open minded-ness” and few listens too but this is not a reason for giving up, as our reviewer Tony states at the end : “I like “Dharmageddon” more and more with each listen […] and “Dharmageddon” is a bit of a change from most of today’s female fronted metal”.

(via Dharma – “Dharmageddon” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Although they recently gone through a line up change with...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:19:26 +0100

Although they recently gone through a line up change with violinist Milena Kluz taking the lead over the former vocalists Natalia Sikora, Poland’s Symphonic Metal outfitAt the Lakedebut album “Maya” offers a nice formula that includes in their sound “Gothic, Folk and Celtic music”. Even if “it has been done before “Maya” it all sounds very natural and not gimmicky or forced”. Do you fancy for some good symphonic metal?

(via At the Lake – “Mäyä” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

(via Italian band BELLADONNA release their version of “SWEET...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:25:57 +0100

(via Italian band BELLADONNA release their version of “SWEET CHILD O’ MINE” « Femme Metal Webzine)

From the mighty Russian steppes comes Excalibur [ Экскалибур]...

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:47:59 +0100

From the mighty Russian steppes comes Excalibur [ Экскалибур] with their second album “Душа” (“Dusha” – “Soul”). This unknown Russian metal band propose in its platter Symphonic Power Metal at its best. What you an expect, as Vard states, are “a vast dramatic sound full of intricate orchestration; heavy guitars, bass and drumming; excellent vocals (provided by Valeria Nikiforova); plenty of catchy melodies; and of course a few mellow ballad-type songs as well”. Althought the evident linguist barrier (‘cause we would like to stress that everything in sung in Russian) “this album will provide as good an example” and also it “demonstrates to everyone just how good and in how healthy a state Russian Symphonic Power Metal currently is”.

(via Экскалибур [Excalibur] – “Душа” [“Dusha” - “Soul”] (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Finally after the top review that Greek Melodic Death Metal...

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:46:52 +0100

Finally after the top review that Greek Melodic Death Metal band Seduce The Heaven has received for its debut “Field of Dreams” here on FMW, it’s time to propose you this nice interview with their singer Elina Laivera [ Elina Laivera Official]. Elina, talking about the debut is quite proud of the Japanese deal achieved with Spinning Records ‘cause it “is a huge market”. Well, in a way we must thank Sir Russell Allen from Symphony X if Elina sings in a metal band because, as she states : ” So, I realized it is not about metal or classical music, it is not about the genre but about the art. So I swore to myself, I would from now on only serve like this the art I love the most”. As the vocalists unveils that she designs stage clothings -“but for personal use only”- although Elina loves corsets, admits that “on stage, there are practical issues like breathing, being able to bend and stretch etc. So no, I avoid corsets on stage”.

(via Elina Laivera – Seduce the Heaven « Femme Metal Webzine)

As you can see from the cover album, it’s a “Space /...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:21:05 +0100

As you can see from the cover album, it’s a “Space / Sci-fi / Sci-fi fantasy” concept album released by Russian Extreme Melodic Metal bandSunwalter. For “SETI Evidence” our reviewer sets as references some masterpieces such as “Nexus Polaris” era The Kovenant and “Beneath an Alien Sky” era Mindcrime for its “themes and soundscapes”. Vard has only high praises for its vocalists that are mutually shared between Alexio Sunwalter and Natalia Sibilskaya [singer also in Pesante], in partucular about Alexio he says : “Alexio has no shortage of skill and versatility at his disposal – from clean vocals to spoken words, and from deep Death Metal growls to Black Metal shrieks”. Instead about Natalia, he’s happy in a manner that she hasn’t used “her operatic style” and she has focused on her “awesome” “”rock” voice”. Although its musical variety that in some ways can be an obstacle [“It is a style and a formula that made the album difficult to listen to at first”] , our mighty reviewer achieved this mission and he “strongly recommend this album to every single Terran who appreciates good Metal!”.

(via Sunwalter – “SETI Evidence” (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

As Matteo states “Transbohem classify themselves as World...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:37:24 +0100

As Matteo states “Transbohem classify themselves as World Prog Metal, which is a pretty ambitious definition”. Yes, you have heard right, this Franch band mix in their sound “metal, with frequents changes of tempo, rhythm and atmosphere, passing from prog metal to arabian music”. “This album is very challenging to listen to” but “keeps always your attention at a high level”. Also the particularity of this release is their vocalist Claire that “doesn’t actually “sings” but she pretty much adds to the general atmosphere with her vocal abilities, creating a very suggestive result”. In conclusion, our editor has high hopes for this band but they “have to define and develop their sound”. Besides this remark, he ends saying that Transbohêm “are going to be one of the most interesting bands in the years to come”.

(via Transbohêm – “Déserts” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

(via Italian Symphonic Metal band PURSING THE END confirmed for...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:12:08 +0100

(via Italian Symphonic Metal band PURSING THE END confirmed for Rommelrock 2013 « Femme Metal Webzine)

[@solisia] Let’s know better the new singer of Italian...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:53:50 +0100

[@solisia] Let’s know better the new singer of Italian Symphonic Progressive Metal bandSOLISIA Elie Syrelia. In this interview, Matteo talks with Elie about their second album “UniverSeason” - it that was out on 2012 via Scarlet Records - and about this release she states : ““Univereasons” is like a son”. Elie has met Andrea [Arcangeli - Solisia and DGM bassist] “in 2010 I met Andrea in Belgium during the PPM Fest […] we became good friends and in 2011(and) he told me about Solisia”. Also Elie is a vocal coach and her mission with her students is : “is “teach from the heart””.

(via Elie Syrelia – Solisia « Femme Metal Webzine)

UK Progressive Metal Master To-Mera on 2012 via its own...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:22:03 +0100

UK Progressive Metal Master To-Mera on 2012 via its own imprint Illusionary Records has published the third album “Exile”, so we took the challenge to ask some question to the founder and lead vocalist Julia Kiss (now in MacLean). When enquired about the most challenging task during the recording session, Julia confesses : “We recorded all the vocals ourselves, so it was very different.[…]But it’s also easy to obsess about tiny details and take 5x as long as necessary!”. About the split with Candlelight Records, the Hungarian singer said that “It was the result of a number of factors really, mainly the fact that we just wanted to do our own thing musically – without the pressure of a sales focused entity behind us”. Instead candidly Julia admits that won’t be touring for this album, ‘cause “we recently lost our drummer Paul” and due to the fact that “the band members just got other priorities, other projects to focus on”. As for To-Mera’s future nothing is clear considering what Julia declared in the following words : “I think we also feel that we’ve said what we wanted to say with this album and perhaps it’s time to take a break “.

(via Julie Kiss – To-Mera « Femme Metal Webzine)

Coming from an “artistic” family as Anne...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:28:23 +0100

Coming from an “artistic” family as Anne states : “my mom was a theater major in college and a director and my dad has written a novel”, her project Upon Wings debuts with the EP “Afterlife” that features the “guest vocalist Brett Hestla (ex-Creed, Dark New Day), master Grammy-nominated mixing engineer Glenn Brown (Kid Rock‘s recording engineer) and guitar work and production from Canadian-based Kevin Jardine”. “When it comes to writing songs and creating a theme with the lyrics, I have to write what is true to me and whatever I’m experiencing at the time”, so Anne it’s a true artist that tries to fullfil her dreams [and maybe he achieved this mission].

(via Anne Autumn Erickson – Upon Wings « Femme Metal Webzine)

It’s with the utmost pleasure that I give space to one of...

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:35:23 +0100

It’s with the utmost pleasure that I give space to one of the best band in the neoclassical/ambient genre, Sweden’s Arcana [Arcana - A Peter Bjärgö project (Official)]. We got the chance to exchange some words with Cecilia [Ia] Bjärgö, one of the vocalists and Peter’s wife. When enquired about the latest addition in the formation and I’m referring to Narsilion’s Sergio Gamez Martinez & Nuria Luiz, she confesses : “We first met in Romania back in 2009 and we immediately became good friends. We did a little surprise show in the end of our gig and invited them on stage to do “Hymn of Absolute Deceit” with us. We loved the feeling of having a real violin on stage: so we started to discuss the possibility to include them live on stage”. Instead when Ia is approciated about the fact that in the Arcana’s discography misses only a live DVD, she states : “Of course, it has crossed out minds and we have started to collect all recordings. The problem is that we are never satisfied with our live performances”.

(via Cecilia Bjärgö – Arcana « Femme Metal Webzine)

The only thing that you can be sure of with Ukrainian...

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 12:02:00 +0100

The only thing that you can be sure of with Ukrainian Alternative Progressive metal band Marvel is that you never get bored ‘cause “anything they release will be totally different to anything they have released before”. For being such a quite young band they “play by their own rules” and “never limited themselves to any one style”. We have previously talked about this band with the EP review of “Reduce My Pain” and the following single “Naiti Sebya” and the main difference that our reviewer Vard Aman can recognize is that “Olga Skripova‘s vocals have been somewhat “tamed” in comparison to the rest of the band so she is now less of a driving force and more of a riding /guiding force” and in comparison to the previous releases “Black Stone” EP features “complex driving rhythms with subtle experimentation”. If we want to find a flaw to this release is about its shortness as complains Vard “however, could perhaps have benefited from an extra song or two” but this is not a good reason to not check out this band.

(via Marvel – “Black Stone” EP (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

After some important line up changes Franch Melodic metal...

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:58:46 +0100

After some important line up changes Franch Melodic metal band VENTURIA are back with their third album “Dawn of a New Era” that was released on 20 12 via Lion Music Record Label. The main vocals are provided by Lydie Lazulli “but she is occasionally joined by male vocalist [ and guitarist] Charly Sahona”. Wrapping up, ““Dawn of a New Era” is a satisfying release” that it is recommend for the lovers of this genre.

(via Venturia – “Dawn of a New Era” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Canada’s Edge of Attack have “simply delivered a...

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:34:57 +0100

Canada’s Edge of Attack have “simply delivered a debut that that is relentless, ferocious and consistent” - with this words Tony defines their debut. What Edge of Attack propose is a special formula that “combines power metal with some old school thrash metal, some modern elements […] with healthy doses of melody”. Just add to this recipe Roxanne Gordley’s “excellent voice” and Jurekk Whipple’s “aggressive vocals”[who plays the guitar too] plus put together all this elements , what to remains to is imagine its outcome, what an an explosive outcome, I might add.

(via Edge of Attack – “Edge of Attack” (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

(@earmusicedel) Believe me that if it wasn’t for the Tarja...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:26:57 +0100

(@earmusicedel) Believe me that if it wasn’t for the Tarja Turunen’s [ tarjaofficial] collaboration on the song “Never Too Far” [that has positively shocked out reviewer Davide defining Tarja’s vocals “placid and soothing” and “not aggressive as usual, but soft and ethereal”] this umpteenth experiment by UK musical genious Mike Oldfield was destined to be forgotten because has pratically “killed a masterpiece”; also this release has the realistic possibility to be hated by the purists [the lovers of “Tubular Bells”] that ”will judge this album outrageous and infamous”.

(via Mike Oldfield – “Tubular Beats” (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

AlthoughWeeping Silence’s line up had to cope with some...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:19:52 +0100

AlthoughWeeping Silence’s line up had to cope with some important changes (see Rachel & Joseph Grech departures’ - both band singers), it was right to give some space to this chef d’oevre. “For the Unsung” is the third album by this Maltese Gothic Doom band and they have simply “delivered the finest album of their career thus far”. The intention of the band is “utilize the tried-and-true method of beauty and the beast vocals” and they do it with success! Though a doubt for the future remains as Tony states : “only time will tell how this change will affect the band as they move forward”.

(via Weeping Silence – “For the Unsung” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

(@tystnadenband) Finally I can publish this review and...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:40:43 +0100

(@tystnadenband) Finally I can publish this review and personally I cannot wait to sink my teeth into this awesome album. My friends Tystnaden are back, “after being silent for the last few years”, with “Anima”, their third album. The highlight’s album that Tony points out are “the duel vocals between Laura De Luca and keyboardist Giancarlo Guarrera” that “continue to be a high point for this band and they have never sounded better”. After this, what we can add? Well, ““Anima” is a kick-ass return”. Just a little update : the last news sees Giada Etro [singer for Croatian doom metallers Ashes You Leave] replacing TEMPORARILY Laura De Luca for the upcoming gigs.

(via Tystnaden – “Anima” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Another TOP REVIEW in our webzine! Brazil’s Soulspellmetal...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:08:18 +0100

Another TOP REVIEW in our webzine! Brazil’s Soulspellmetal opera, that features as guest vocalists Amanda Somerville, Daisa Munhoz [Vandroya] & Tim “Ripper” Owens, according to Tony “actually this may be THE best metal opera I have heard”. Tony has only high praises for this release, starting from “assembling some hugely talented musicians for “Hollow’s Gathering”” then to Heleno’s “incredibly detailed and complex story”. The music genre proposed “range from pounding classic metal style numbers, prog, ballads, power metal and symphonic metal”. Tony’s fear is that “Hollow’s Gathering” “disappears into oblivion” since its abused metal opera formula.

(via Soulspell – “Hollow’s Gathering” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Well, we can use only Tony’s words for...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 03:20:30 +0100

Well, we can use only Tony’s words for describeTatiana’s Niovi “Breath of Light” debut album : “beautiful, passionate, full of heart and cinematic”. But let’s do a step back and present a little the band - “they hail from Greece” and tag their music Melodic Symphonic Rock & Soundtrack Music, it is fronted by the lead vocalist Tatiana Manolidou that according to our reviewer : [she] “has a tremendously expressive and diverse voice”. Tony closes his piece stating that in “Breath of Life” “there are so many interesting music layers”.

(via Tatiana’s Niovi – “Breath of Light” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)