PlanetMosh Keeping it Metal
Scandinavian symphonic metal mostly hinges quite fundamentally on a dominant frontwoman, of which Amberian Dawn’s seventh opus ‘Innuendo’ is a prime example. Fear not, this is not another carbon copy Nightwish-come-Delain. Amberian Dawn are bursting with attitude and self-assurance that accompanies Capri Virkkunen’s bewilderingly diverse vocals. With air punch-inducing, heavy …
Read More »Delain – European Tour – Get a VIP Upgrade
DELAIN TOURING EUROPE SOON GET YOUR SPECIAL VIP UPGRADE NOW Dutch Symphonic Metal sensation DELAIN are known for extremely catchy refrains, bewitching hooks and melodies, symphonic bombast and of course a good dose of Metal! That’s DELAIN and that’s how Symphonic Metal will sound on this upcoming special tour with …
Read More »New releases on way from Napalm Records
Napalm Records have confirmed the details of some upcoming new releases. First out of the traps will be Australian duo Jackson Firebird, whose second album, ‘Shake The Breakdown’, will be released on September 4. Next up will be ‘Innuendo’, from Finnish symphonic metallers Amberian Dawn, on October 23, followed by ‘Sovran’, …
Read More »Amberian Dawn – Magic Forest
The melodic symphonic power metal genre is a tough one to nail creatively; there all so many bands out there that all are doing the same thing. Or at least, sound like they are. Then there is the other challenge of remaining open to the public and bringing in non-melodic …
Read More »AMBERIAN DAWN: Full Length Track “Magic Forest” Streaming Now
The Symphonic Metallers in AMBERIAN DAWN recently unveiled their artwork and release date of the upcoming and brand new album Magic Forest (July 7th in the UK, and July 8th in USA/CAN on Napalm Records), the band has now released the title track online in the Napalm Records store! …
Read More »AMBERIAN DAWN signs with Napalm Records!
After their acclaimed record Circus Black in 2012, Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN have just announced their signing with Austrian Rock & Metal Powerhouse Napalm Records. The band will be releasing the band’s new album Magic Forest in June 2014! ”I’m very glad about this new deal with Napalm …
Read More »Out of the Dark, Sunday 9 October – Islington Academy, London
Out of the Dark, Sunday 9 October – Islington Academy, London. Review by Rowena Lamb, photos and some additional reviewing by Ant May. As the days get shorter, the appropriately named Out of the Dark festival arrived in London bringing with it five great bands – Tristania, Van Canto, Serenity, …
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