(@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)

Finally is out!! The indie rock Canadian duo Tegan and Saranew album “Heartthrob” is out TODAY via Warner Bros. Records, in exclusive you can check out the review in the link below but before a little preview from Luisa’s review : “As far as I know previous records leaned more on the alternative rock side, but definetely this last records is more electro.-pop rock oriented and heavily influenced by synths and ’80s music”. So do you want to take a break from headbanging your head? Check out this release, totally! Read here  (via Tegan and Sara – “Hearttrob” (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

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

Occult rock rising stars Jess and the Ancient Ones have released via Svart Records in 2012 their self titled debut and as Luisa states it’s a “solid debut”. I won’t bore you with a long presentation this time, I would like only to invite you to give a chance to this Finnish band and listen to this “magic rituals” as JATAO calls their songs. You love the occult rock scene? It’s strongly recommended. Are you a newbie to this kind of music? It’s a good start. Get enchanted clicking in this link below

(via Jess and the Ancient Ones – “Jess and the Ancient Ones” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Shoegaze/post-rock lovers please let’s bow to a masterpiece. Well, I’m talking about the second album by Brighton based Esben and the Witch called “Wash Sins Not Only the Face” out on today via Matador Records. Luisa, who got the task to review it, was totally fascinated by this release that she states : ““Wash Sins Not Only The Face”s a very refined, elegant record” and in particular was mesmerized by “Slow Wave” because of its song structure “it has fascinating guitar riffs, will take you on a real trip in the evening shade”. A little advice for the listeners from Luisa : “I deeply advice to experience in the dark with your eyes closed and alone”. Click in the link below for enter this fascinating world

(via Esben and the Witch – “Wash Sins Not Only the Face” (2013) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Every time that the Swedish Heavy metallers heroes Sister Sin Official releases a new album they never miss a hit. We’re talking about their fourth album “Now and Forever” out via Victory Records that according to Tony is “possibly their most raw, in-your-face and aggressive album to date”. You love belligerent, straight-in-your-face vocals and an attitude à la Motorhead? Make yours this album but before stop by to read this ace review (RATED 93 out of 100) @  (via Sister Sin – “Now and Forever” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

 For what I get UK gothic metal band Apparition has again tornado-ed its line up but this doesn’t matter really ‘cause when a band releases a top album this fact needs the complete attention: are really rare the case that a reviewer calls THE “album of their career” and this is the moment. Apparition’s “For Vengeance… and for Love” out on Mëtal Compass for Tony is THE album of their career. I don’t want to spoil the whole review but if this album was rated 91 out 100, it’s a good reason to reading it. More @ (via Apparition – “For Vengeance… And for Love” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

Now back in Italy, with the symphonic/gothic metal band Synful Ira and its debut “Between Hope and Fear” out on logic(il)logic. With the singer Letizia, we have discovered that in the first times the band used to be a Nightwish/Evanescene cover band and that Fabio and Marco (respectively guitarist and drummer) are part of 2 different bands like Absynth Aura and Ancient Bards too. In addition to this don’t miss the duet that Letizia has sung with Absynth Aura’s singer Claudia “Klod” Saponi on their full lenght. You love Nightwish, Evanescence and Lacuna Coil? This Italians are just the perfect band for you!!! More @  (via INTERVIEW: Letizia Chiozzi – Synful Ira « Femme Metal Webzine)

As our reviewer Luisa said “Definitely not a release for everyone, since listening to the album can result hard for a first time approach to such refined music, but lovers of this kind of music, will appreciate it for sure”, the new and third album by the English but Norway based Rhys Marsh and the Autumn Ghost “The Blue Hour” out on Termo Records is totally adviced to the Prog/Jazz/Ambient lovers, you love these musical genres? If yes, run like hell to read this review @ (via Eerie Sounds Review : Rhys Marsh and the Autumn Ghost – “The Blue Hour” (2012) « Femme Metal Webzine)

A true early Christmas is what I present below, maybe the real metal defenders totally won’t like it but here at FMW we like everything so a debut as a live reviewer, Jesse from Canada give us some insights about the Canadian gig of the Welsh indie pop artist MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS that according his review was a real blast. Just a note : more photos are coming, some technical details need to be fixed and when they will be out I’ll update the post but for the moment enjoy the review @  (via Live Report : Marina & the Diamonds @ The Kool Haus, Toronto, ON, CANADA 03/12/2012 « Femme Metal Webzine)