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Webzine dedicated to the metal band fronted by girls. We also like ambient,darkwave,rock & electronic music.
INFOS : webzine@femmemetalwebzine.net
Webzine dedicated to the metal band fronted by girls. We also like ambient,darkwave,rock & electronic music.
Independent Release
Review by Tony Cannella
After the impressive introduction of their full-length debut, “Perpetually”, it was with great anticipation and enthusiasm that I dove into the new single from Brazil’s Rhevan. While it is not a 2nd full-length, still “Drunk With the Blood of Saints” is a fine continuation of what Rhevan began on their debut, and a release that should tide us over until they release full-length number two. The opening title song shows us that the band has not lost any of their talent for writing a good song, and the beautiful vocals of Dani Navarro are indeed intact as she is joined by Thiago’s extreme style. Next up is a cover of one of my all time favorite Judas Priest songs. It is a surprisingly faithful version of “Desert Plains” and one of the better covers I’ve heard in a while. Next, we reach back to their aforementioned debut with a cool acoustic version of “Bravery, Honor and Glory” and then a live version of “Thompson’s Lullaby”, before the orchestral version of “Drunk With the Blood of Saints” brings the EP to a conclusion after 25-minutes. Rhevan continues to impress me with their brand of Symphonic Metal and “Drunk With the Blood of Saints” is a fine and worthy addition to the bands repertoire.
Rating - 85/100
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Independent Release
Review by Tony Cannella
Brazil’s Rhevan released their full-length debut, “Perpetually” in 2009, and it was a fine introduction to the bands brand of symphonically inclined Gothic metal. The eerie symphony laced intro “In the Depths of Delusion” builds to a crescendo and leads us into “Mourning Tears”. Rhevan highlights their beauty and the beast vocal styles as guitarist Thiago Azavedo’s extreme vocals open this track, but are quickly joined by the operatic vocals of Dani Navarro. This track also boasts a great guitar solo and a simply infectious guitar riff. “Fortune and a Name” picks right up where the previous track left off, and keeps the momentum going. Musically, I hear some similarities to Tarja-era Nightwish, thanks mostly to the big, epic; sweeping arrangements and the symphonic elements, and Dani Navarro’s voice is simply stunning throughout the whole CD. The haunting “Deep Waters” is next and starts off with a piano opening before evolving into a mid-tempo number. This is one of my favorite tracks and gets my vote for a single/video if the band decides to release one. There are many other highlights throughout the 51-minute disc, some of the most notable are: “Empty Soul”, “Frontline” and “Thompson’s Lullaby”. With “Perpetually”, Rhevan has released a debut that is very well done and it is hard to believe that this was only their debut. I’m sure we can expect great things in the future from Rhevan. I have always said that one of my favorite things about reviewing CDs is being exposed to such great music that otherwise I may not get a chance to hear, Rhevan is one such band.
Rating - 85/100
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