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In this article, we delve into the electrifying details of this monumental concert, exploring the mastery of Gloryhammer and Beast In Black at the height of their powers as they unleashed a torrent of metal magic upon Milan. With Brothers of Metal as opening act, this...
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Following the incredible feedback from their joint, recent US tour announcement, Swedish metal virtuosos Amaranthe and UK extreme power metal outfit Dragonforce have decided to take things further and extend their touring partnership: Spring 2024...
There are only a few days left until Jan. 20 and the MILADY METAL FEST 6th EDITION. These are the times of the long-awaited event:Open Doors 4 p.m.SHOW5:15 p.m. Demetra's Scars6:15 p.m. Hellfox7:20 p.m. Degrees Of Truth8:20 p.m. Alterium9:30 p.m. WHITE SKULL10:55 p.m....
Hell on earth would be a good explanation for the power and mayhem that Abbath unleashed in Milan last Sunday. We'd like to thank Henriette of Showlab for her kindness in hosting us! The photos are by Dario De Marco. Hellripper...
A unique and unrepeatable event will be staged on April 27th on the Slaughter stage in Paderno Dugnano (MI), with two special shows exclusive to WFR. Twenty-five years after the release date of Vision Divine‘s self-titled debut, a masterpiece album of Italian...
After a period of drafting names and voting for the finalists, we are happy to announce the nominees for each of the categories of FemMetal Awards 2023.
Arci Tom and Tom Hell’s NightPresentingMilady Metal Fest Sixth EditionWith great pride, we announce that the Sixth Edition of the famous Women’s Voices Festival will be held again at Arci Tom in Mantua on 20 January 2024. Temperance, one of the most interesting bands...
Music aficionados and fantasy enthusiasts alike recently found themselves transported to a realm where melodies merge with magic. The enchanting lakeside setting became the backdrop for a night of musical prowess as two renowned bands, Holy Shire and Highlord, graced...
Nestled within the atmospheric confines of the Druso, near the picturesque city of Bergamo, Malpaga Winter Night emerged as a beacon of sonic intensity during its recent installment. This indoor metal festival that took place on December 1st transcended the cold...
Hopeless, Death Metal band from Cuneo, and Bloody Unicorn, Symphonic Death from the province of Padua, will join forces for an evening at Ziggy Club in Turin next Dec. 9. HOPELESS: A stubborn amalgam of old-school attitude and modern influences aimed at a massive and...
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...
I am probably not the most patriotic person in the world, and yet here I am, reviewing another album from a band that is Italian like myself. Well, what can I do about it? Italians probably do it better. So, let's not waste any more time and join me in this second...
To celebrate the release of Valar Morghulis' new EP entitled 'Violent Delights', due out on 6 October, the band from Milan will be expecting you live on 19 October at Legend Club Milano with their Release Party.They will be joined by two excellent bands, HOLY SHiRE...
Following their standout performance at Metal For Emergency, a cornerstone of Italy's metal music landscape, Break Me Down returns to captivate listeners. "Not A Liar", released on September 22nd, 2023, heralds the anticipated album "Soul Clashes". Renowned...
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...
Italian / Malaysian-based band Silent Angel is ready to reveal its first single "Against The Tides" off their first full-length "Unyielding, Unrelenting" to be released on Rockshots Records this coming November 2023. “This tune...
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...
In our continuous efforts to promote women in Metal and Rock as well as feminist issues, we have decided to put the Metalympics event on hiatus this year and work on rebranding it.
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...
Simerock is expecting 25 000 visitors this year! All ticket types are now available by clicking here. Simerock in Rovaniemi 11.-12.8.2023.Address: Ounasjoen itäpuolentie 21, 96900 Rovaniemi. Festival area gates will open on Friday, 11.8. at 3 pm (15:00) and on...
Two incredible Italian metal bands, such as Break Me Down and Deathless Legacy, will take part in this year's Metal For Emergency. The festival, which Dark Tranquillity will headline, will also see Genus Ordinis Dei and Sadist as part of the lineup. Admission is 1...
Summer has just started, and so have the events that will take place at the Z7 outdoor stage in Pratteln: there is a variety of choices, and every subgenre has a specific concert dedicated. This is the complete list of all the events: July 4th - Andreas Kümmert + Beth...
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...
