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Album Review: “Myths of Fate” by Leaves’ Eyes
Myths of Fate is the ninth album by German symphonic metal quintet Leaves' Eyes. There is a fair degree of musical diversity on this album: we hear Nordic folk, death…
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Album Review: “Blackened Heartbeat” by Secret Sphere
Italian power metal sextet Secret Sphere get technical and heavy on its tenth release, Blackened Heartbeat. The album is devoid of garish overtures, as the band prefers dynamic compositions with…
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Album Review: “The Erinyes” by The Erinyes
The Erinyes are an international metal supergroup comprised of three vocalists: Justine Daae of Elyose, Nicolette Rossellini of Walk In Darkness and Kalidia, and Mizuho Lin of Semblant. The band's…
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Album Review: Chaos Magic- Emerge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mv9_Xs9ckI Emerge is the third release from Chilean symphonic metal band Chaos Magic. The title track opens the album with eerie strings before the guitars kick in to high gear.…
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Apocalyptica & Lacuna Coil Bring Symphonic Metal to The Masquerade
Symphonic metal trio Apocalyptica and special guests Lacuna Coil kicked off The Cell-O Tour in Atlanta on April 7th, bringing the best of European metal to the U.S. for the…
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Album Review: “Chapter 1: Monarchy” by Ad Infinitum
Swiss symphonic metal quartet Ad Infinitum's debut album, Chapter 1: Monarchy, sounds as grandiose as its title directs. “Infected Monarchy” opens the album with a dream like piano and serene…
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CD Review: “Arcane Astral Aeons” by Sirenia
Sirenia gets right to business on its ninth effort, Arcane Astral Aeons, with the crushing "In Styx Embrace". The driving guitar riffs and grooving percussion meld well with the orchestral elements.…
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CD Review: “The Sacrament Of Sin” by Powerwolf
German gothic power metal quintet Powerwolf offers its seventh release titled The Sacrament Of Sin. The album is a dark, yet accessible as it blends gothic, power metal and symphonic…
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CD Review: “Alba” by Sleeping Romance
Sleeping Romance's sophomore effort, Alba, is prime with heavy riffs and soaring operatic vocals. “Where The Light Is Bleeding” is a crushing track with pounding guitar riffs interspersed with piano…
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“Theater of Dimensions” by Xandria
Xandria's seventh release, Theater of Dimensions, lives up to its name. It is a 75 minute opus of metal, classical, electronica and a dab of pop. The track “Death To…