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)

(@svartrecords @tuomaskarhunen) “After their high praised self-titled debut” Finnish occult rock band Jess and the Ancient Ones are back a brand new EP called “Astral Sabbat” released by Svart Records. The only thing that our reviewer Luisa has done it was reconfirming her opinion about this band and their musicianship : “The EP is made up of three tracks bathed by a magic breath, a liquid sound that is found also in the instruments”. So, as Luisa recommends “if you love occult rock, this is a release you cannot miss”.

(via Jess and the Ancient Ones – “Astral Sabbat” EP (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Let’s start with the first part - what I propose you to read is a nice REVIEW of the debut EP “Mad Hatters” by UK progressive rock band Touchstone. Originally this EP was released in 2006, now thanks to SPV, this release sees the light with a slightly different cover album and some bonus live material. The main difference that Tony has stated in his review is that “this is the one and only appearance of female vocalist Liz Clayden” who does “only occasional vocals, mostly in a background or support capacity, like on the 8-minute “The Mad Hatters Song”. As Tony writes it’s a “worthwhile release for anyone who is just discovering the band”. Read more @ 

(via Touchstone – “Mad Hatters” EP RE-ISSUE (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Do you love Norway and its magical landscapes? So you should give a try to the “Havdøgn” EP by Dark Folk duo Havnatt (that is composed by Tom Simonsen and Cecilie Langlie both members of the Norwegians metal bands Omit and Vagrant God). This EP was released via their private label Secret Quarters and it is a re-release “of their 2006 EP which was commissioned to the band by Skagestad family, with the addition of two completely new tracks”. So do you like mesmerizing acoustic guitar passages and enchanting vocals? Just simply read this REVIEW clicking in the link below 

(via Havnatt – “Havdøgn” EP (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Dear fans and followers, I’m proud to pay homage to one of the rarest TRUE artist that lately I’ve discovered (thanks to my dear editor Luisa) and enjoyed a lot. I haven’t the right words to define her musical offer but I can tell you is that UK singer-songwriter Phildel with this few songs she will able to mesmerize you with her poetry and imaginery. This EP is only an appetizer of her upcoming album “Disappearance of the Girl” due on 11 March 2013 via Decca Records UK. Do you love alternative acts and true, dedicated artist? Please check Phildel’s reviews in the following link

(via Phildel – EP (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

(via Finnish Occult Rock Band JESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES announce release date for new EP « Femme Metal Webzine)

Mark your calendar ‘cause on 5th March US Operatic Metal band Upon Wings will release their upcoming EP “Afterlife” that features the guest vocals and production from Brett Hestla (Ex-Creed, Dark New Day) in addition to this Kevin Jardine, best known as the guitarist of Canadian nu metal giants Slaves on Dope and drummer Peter Tzaferis also contributed to the EP. I’m sure that the lead, mezzo-soprano vocals played by the frontwoman Anna Autumn Erickson will blown you away. More infos in the link below. (via US Operatic Metal Band UPON WINGS To Release New EP “Afterlife” on March 5th « Femme Metal Webzine)

Moving back to Ukraine (again) with something more canonical here I introduce you the review of the independent releases of Onatra with the EP “For your Soul” and the SINGLE “Lies”. What Onatra offers is a simple but well-played Symphonic Metal. Vard has got his reason when says that “Onatra is really a troublesome child” ‘cause for what I know all the members except the founder Marta Medler have left the band. On a last note, both the EP and the single are avalaible for FREE DOWNLOAD in the official site. (via Onatra – “For Your Soul” EP & “Lies” SINGLE (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

 Moving back to Ukraine (again) with something more canonical here I introduce you the review of the independent releases of Onatra with the EP “For your Soul” and the SINGLE “Lies”. What Onatra offers is a simple but well-played Symphonic Metal. Vard has got his reason when says that “Onatra is really a troublesome child” ‘cause for what I know all the members except the founder Marta Medler have left the band. On a last note, both the EP and the single are avalaible for FREE DOWNLOAD in the official site. (via Onatra – “For Your Soul” EP & “Lies” SINGLE (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

After a successful European tour supporting Lacuna Coil, American electronic rock trio This Is She are just enjoying some relax, so Ary R, our collaborator, took the occasion to ask some questions to Alana Grace, the singer, about the band’s origin, the new EP “Nobody Is Ok” and rainsing awareness. Alana says about this matter :”It’s a big deal when musicians give back to the community that has given them so much and part of that is speaking out against what is wrong and helping to inspire others to do the same.”. Have you had the fortune is see them during a LC gig? Or simply your are intrigued ‘cause you have heard about the drummer’s former project, After Midnight? The only thing that remains to do is click below and read this extensive interview.  (via INTERVIEW: Alana Grace – This Is She « Femme Metal Webzine)