Euro metal
Defacing God – The New Cult of Lilith
You could call them hells guitar chord choir, an unholy evolution evoking incantations and lyrical hymns or a five-way unholy resurrection with Denmark’s death metal necro-newcomers Defacing God at the helm. Led by the wicked hand of vocalist/lyricist and creative director Sandie Gjørtz, Her defiant desires and macabre mantras paint a burning portrait of Lilith as they see her, praising her wicked...[Read More]
Sleep In Heads – On The Air
Atmospheric Ukrainian based five-piece Sleep In Heads will release their six-song album On The Air March 1. The uniquely progressive metal is led by ear-caressing vocalist Sonya. The band’s moniker comes from her name, roughly translated from Ukranian/Russian to ‘sleepyhead.’ Comprised of Sonya Sleepyhead (vocals), Serj Thorzhevskyi (guitars), Natali Dzizinska (violin), Fann Manerny (bass)...[Read More]
SERENADE – ONIRICA
Formed in 2009 with debut record Wandering Through Sorrow under their belts, Italian symphonic new blood Serenade changed direction, sound and band members straying from an early gothic sound to a heavier, progressive thrash feel. Sophomore release Onirica has the hallmarks of the symphonic greats, bombastic sounds, grandiose guitars and the searing, stirring soprano delivery of vocalist Claudia L...[Read More]
Scarleth’s Silver Lining
Two records into their career, Kyiv, Ukraine’s, Scarleth have written, sculpted and recorded music that speaks beyond a band releasing their sophomore effort. Through numerous member changes they’ve crafted a sound blending Euro symphonic influence with thrash and modern melodious rock. Scarleth is Victor Morozov (guitar), Yana Kovalskaya (keyboards), new vocalist Ekaterina Kapshuk, Igor Chumak (b...[Read More]
Nightwish Bring Endless Forms to Columbus
Thursday, Feb. 25th was a night of Euro symphonic powerhouse metal for the LC Pavilion’s newly dubbed moniker Express Live. The Endless Forms Most Beautiful came to Columbus and delivered with fellow female fronted Delain and power metal veterans Sonata Arctica. The Kitee, Finland natives may have proven third times the charm as former After Forever, ReVamp vocalist Floor Jansen took the helm as t...[Read More]