Tag: symphonic metal
23.7.2021 Cyan Kicks & Arion @ Tavastia, Helsinki
We finally got to see the stage again when Arion celebrated the release of "Vultures Die Alone" with Cyan Kicks at Tavastia! Read the live report here...
15.7.2021 Within Temptation: The Aftermath
The third big streaming event of the year is now behind us, as Within Temptation showed us The Aftermath in virtual reality! Check out the livestream report here...
REVIEW: Lost In Grey – Under the Surface
LOST IN GREY are ready to release their third studio record, "Under the Surface," out on July 2nd, 2021, via Reaper Entertainment. Read our thoughts about the release here...
REVIEW: Timo Tolkki’s Avalon – The Enigma Birth
Timo Tolkki's Avalon is back with a new release, "The Enigma of Birth," via Frontiers Records. Read our review here...
REVIEW: Ulthima – Symphony of the Night
Ulthima's debut album, "Symphony of the Night," was released on March 19th via Inverse Records. Check out our review here...
SONG OF THE DAY: Illumishade – The Endless Vow
ILLUMISHADE surprised their fans on the first day of 2021 by releasing a brand new song, "The Endless Vow," accompanied by a superb video....
REVIEW: Blackbriar – The Cause of Shipwreck
The Dutch metal scene is notorious for its symphonic metal bands, each one more original and interesting than the last. Following in the footsteps...
REVIEW: Dark Horse | White Horse – EP: Dark Horse |...
The metal world knows Marcela Bovio from her days with STREAM OF PASSION, her collaborations with AYREON, like “Ayreon Universe” and “Electric Castle Live...
REVIEW: Averlanche – Life’s Phenomenon
AVERLANCHE is a new and colorful apparition on the Finnish metal scene. The band was formed in Helsinki in early 2017 when German vocalist...
REVIEW: Arion – Vultures Die Alone
The success behind Finnish power metal act ARION knows no limits, with both their 2014 debut and 2018 sophomore release earning them nominations for...
(2011) Within Temptation – The Unforgiving: Anniversary Special
On March 25th, 2011, Dutch symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION released an album accompanied by three short films (below) and a comic book. Since...
REVIEW: Star Insight – Across the Galaxy
Our magazine has a mission to bring you a lot of bands you may have never heard of. Sometimes that also leads to surprises...
REVIEW: Sirenia – Riddles, Ruins & Revelations
Norwegian symphonic/Gothic metal outfit SIRENIA has been a well-established value in the scene for quite some time now. Founded back in 2001 by allrounder...
REVIEW: Heart Healer – The Metal Opera by Magnus Karlsson
Collaborations in the metal scene are common occurrences, from a neat featuring on a song to full albums comprised of guest artists (see AVANTASIA,...
Interview Phantom Elite — “It’s always good to share that feeling...
In a revamped line-up and with new wind in their collective sails following a deal with Italian label Frontiers Music, Dutch/Brazilian metal combo ...
REVIEW: Epica – Omega
EPICA truly has become a household name in the worldwide symphonic metal scene. After the release of the in 2016 released "The Holographic Principle,"...
Interview with Epica — “We can all need a little bit...
Dutch symphonic metal giants EPICA are releasing their new album, "Omega," on February 26th, 2021, via Nuclear Blast Records. We had the opportunity to...
REVIEW: Phantom Elite – Titanium
After a wonderful debut in 2017 with “Wasteland” and landing a multi-album deal with Frontiers Music in 2019, PHANTOM ELITE are getting ready to...
My Quarantine Albums
Despite being an awful year with restrictions, quarantines, cancellations, and all types of health care regulations that have deeply affected the touring schedule of...
REVIEW: Eleine – Dancing in Hell
ELEINE is a Swedish symphonic metal band that has been around since 2014. In these six years, the band - fronted by alternative model...