A chilly Friday night on the east side of Toronto, fans eagerly waited outside of History to see Faye Webster. A sold out gig, the line wrapped around the venue, it being a sure sign that it was going to be a full house. At promptly 9:10, the house lights went...
Folk metal reigns over Milan because three bands played at the notorious Legend Club last week to celebrate the release of Valar Morghulis's new album. You can enjoy the full galleries of the show below: we'd like to thank Rock On Agency for their kindness and...
Lausanne was ablaze with musical nostalgia yesterday as the legendary rock band Europe descended upon the city as part of their highly anticipated Time Capsule Tour. With a history spanning over four decades, Europe has not only earned a place in the annals of rock...
The following piece is in no way a wide-ranging description of all the contributions left by queer people in music since they’re so ingrained into its history that it would be near impossible to acknowledge everyone. It’s just a little taste, aiming to introduce us to a world that still remains mostly unknown, simmering under the surface, yet having contributed to the foundation of most of the music we love today.
On their North American tour which has been running since mid-July, Ukrainian metalcore legends Jinjer took to a venue called Toad’s Place, in the heart of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Fans lined the street awaiting the doors to open, everyone signing liability waivers for the sold out night of metalcore.
Navigate Rock the Lakes Day 1 Report Rock the Lakes Day 2 Report Sunday is the day of the sun, and it wouldn't be fair if it weren't an especially hot and sunny day in Valhallamand, where our report team was eager to attend the third and last day of Rock The Lakes...
Navigate Rock the Lakes Day 1 Report Rock the Lakes Day 3 Report The sun keeps on shining in Vallamand, and the bands keep playing at Rock The Lakes. With the first day focusing mainly on extreme metal subgenres, Saturday was full of folk and symphonic sounds. The...
Navigate Rock the Lakes Day 2 Report Rock the Lakes Day 3 Report It is a warm and sunny Friday in Vallamand, near Lake Morat in Switzerland, and our FemMetal report team took a trip there to witness three days of metal and excitement at the Rock The Lakes festival. In...
In the heart of the enchanting Italian town of Filago (BG), a thrilling phenomenon annually takes place at the crossroads of music, solidarity, and unwavering passion. It's a sonic convergence that has grown to become a veritable institution among metal enthusiasts...
Danish metal icons Volbeat have taken the road across North America with hard rock powerhouse Halestorm for their Servant of the Road tour. Hitting 18 cities, these bands bring the heat with their high-octane rock n’ roll sets. Their point of attack for August 3rd? Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.
A report on Lindsey Stirling’s concert at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, supported by Walk Off The Earth with images gallery
A mind-bending simulation where our favorite Goddesses of Metal are reimagined as cartoon characters! Explore an AI-powered gallery of Rock and Metal toons that bring these iconic figures to life in a whole new animated light.
It is undeniable that symphonic metal was born with Nightwish, and subsequently, with Tarja's voice, a whole generation (or maybe more) of singers have taken the operatic path thanks to her. And so, for us here at FemMetal, we couldn't miss this opportunity to witness...
There is a proverb that says, "Third time's the charm", and when it comes to Degrees of Truth, this is exactly true. Because the FemMetal team was present at the release party for "A L C H E M I S T S", which is the third record of this Italian progressive metal band....
Last Sunday, Milan's heavy metal scene was electrified by an intense performance from two of the genre's most exciting bands: RGB Invasion and Butcher Babies. While the club wasn't fully packed, both bands delivered captivating sets, showcasing their unmistakable...
We all know that all good things must come to an end, and so was the season for the Krach Club in Monastier; but before the curtain fell, it was time for another night of great entertainment! And FemMetal was present to document this unique event. We'd like to thank...
To pay tribute to The Agonist and bid them a fond farewell, we will delve into their timeline, shedding light on important moments spanning their nineteen-year history and providing relevant context by exploring concurrent developments in media and entertainment. Through this retrospective, we can relive and celebrate the band’s greatness, acknowledging their lasting legacy even after their disbandment.
It is a very warm and sunny Saturday in Parma, where the Tattoo Nerd Fest was held on June 10th, and it was on the main stage that four metal bands enchanted the Italian audience. You can enjoy the full photo report by the newest addition to the FemMetal team, Mauro...
2023 has been blessing us so far with many interesting releases, and this is also the case of the show that the FemMetal team attended last Friday in Bologna at the Alchemica Club. Reasons Behind hosted this event to share the day their third album became public for...
Artificial Intelligence has taken over the world, and not in the way movies like "Terminator" and "The Matrix" imagined it. Walk into any coffee shop where people would be working on their laptops, and you'll spot at least one person using ChatGPT for work or simply...
Last Saturday, in the lovely landscape of MusicClub Modrá Vopice, four bands have performed at the Reborned to Rule fest, all dedicated to gothic and symphonic metal. FemMetal was present at the show to report for you, and for the first time ever, I had the honour of...
What to do on a Sunday night in Milan? Luckily there is plenty of choice for concerts, and this last week False Memories played a special show at the Legend Club to bring the dark onto the audience once more. Check out the full galleries of the event by Silvio...
The grey weather seems not to leave the Verona province, and the third day of Isola Rock is wrapped with clouds and rain. I guess the weather is pretty appropriate considering that this is the "Shades of Prog" day, and I personally couldn't wait to see the last three...
The sun shines in Isola della Scala... oh no, wait, it's raining! This twist welcomed us at the Palariso, but this minor inconvenience didn't hurt our mood, and the FemMetal team was ready to enjoy the bill for tonight's shows. I want to thank once...
There is always a special feeling when attending a concert so close to our home, and this statement couldn't be more factual for Isola Rock, the annual metal festival that takes place in Isola Della Scala, not so far from where I live. I am particularly fond of this...
Last year, KNOTFEST launched a new podcast hosted by Tori Kravitz and Alicia Atout. The podcast focuses on promoting and supporting women's progress in the music industry, whether their role is performing or management or simply being influential on the scene. The...
Here at FemMetal, we can never get enough of this fantastic tribute band that is Wishmasters, which is why our Silvio Colombo has taken it upon himself to follow them to Milan and report for us. Enjoy this brilliant photo gallery, and let's enter once more Nightwish's...
When I joined FemMetal, I knew I had to do everything in my power to bring awareness and spread the word about bands that include female artists, and with the date zero of the International Women of Rock tour happening so close to where I live, I couldn't miss it....
