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This ninth album sort of marks a twenty year anniversary since Leaves’ Eyes’ first album, ‘Lovelorn’, was released in 2004 and since that time they have spearheaded the symphonic metal genre and spawned the creation of hundreds of other bands… Continue Reading →
While the surrounding Sheffield bars were full of Christmas parties, a select few headed to the Corporation for a celebration of blackened death metal and while the crowd remained modest, those that made the journey were treated to four bands… Continue Reading →
Manntra are a Croatian band who blend Industrial Rock/Metal with elements of Gothic Rock/Metal and hints of Neo/Traditional Folk, then deliver it with their own catchy Euro-Metal style. Unsurprising I suppose given that Manntra were formed just over 10 years… Continue Reading →
If you bought Leaves’ Eyes last EP ‘The Black Butterfly’ in December of last year then you will already have a good idea as to what this full length sounds like. Indeed Leaves’ Eyes affection for Nordic sagas continues with… Continue Reading →
An evening of brutal death metal was on the cards tonight, and with a bill boasting 5 bands the doors to the Rebellion had opened amidst glorious sunshine to welcome the early birds to the bludgeoning that is no doubt… Continue Reading →
Being a classic or storied band can have its drawbacks, these usually rear their ugly heads in the later stages of a bands career where people hark back to the days of old and what the band were. This level… Continue Reading →
So it finally arrives, the new album by symphonic metallers Leaves’ Eyes, prior to which we got an indication as to the future direction the band would take with the release of the “Fires In The North” EP released in… Continue Reading →
I have to admit to very mixed feelings about reviewing this EP with new vocalist Elina Siirala in the ranks after the shock exit of Liv Kristine late last year. Rumours, whispers and various stories have done the rounds on… Continue Reading →
Anyone who follows Ave Noctum’s reviews and those who know me know that I am a long life stalker, I mean fan, of all the work Liv Kristine has been involved in for over 20 years. I stand by the… Continue Reading →
It’s generally quiet this time of year and after the mayhem of gigs in December it gives the much needed chance to refresh our batteries a bit. I couldn’t think of a much better band to see to start off… Continue Reading →
Multi-instrumentalist Peter Pahor’s musical vision in very commendable indeed. He wants his project (that’s Another Destiny Project to you and me…) to be free in every sense. Free from boundaries, industry interference, greed, vanity, commerce – totally, and genuinely free…. Continue Reading →
So the symphonic metal delights of Leaves’ Eyes are once again upon us with this their fifth album combining practically everything that has been unleashed before and enhancing all the components to write and record an album that focuses centrally… Continue Reading →