PHOTO REPORT: Lili Refrain at In Nomine Matris, a ritual journey through sound and spirit
FemMetal was present at In Nomine Matris festival, where Lili Refrain headlined a special night, where her ritual met with the special atmosphere of the festival. Enjoy our photo report! Ruinthrone Le Muse Del Diavolo Lili Refrain

She’s In Charge | Zheng Yi Sao: The Pirate Queen Who Conquered the Seas
Discover the ruthless brilliance of Zheng Yi Sao, the pirate commander who built an untouchable maritime empire and forced world empires to pay for her surrender.

Interview | Mimi Barks: “Destroy every limitation that tells you who you’re supposed to be.”
Mimi Barks discusses her new EP Dreamstate of Fear, dealing with genre gatekeepers, her first US tour, and being an artist who happens to be a woman.

Album Review | Tarja – “Frisson Noir”
Tarja steers a heavy, pitch-black hurricane straight through your front door with Frisson Noir. Read our review of this unapologetic, iron-jawed album.

IANWILL Releases New Single and Music Video “Split Shape”
French metalcore band IANWILL releases a new music video for “Split Shape,” the second single from their upcoming full-length album.

Temple of the Absurd Announces Comeback Single “Prayer” and Upcoming Third Album
German metal band Temple of the Absurd returns with their new single “Prayer” ahead of their upcoming third studio album arriving this autumn via Fireflash Records.

Valkyrie’s Fire Announces New Album ‘Out of Darkness’; Releases “Burning Sky” Single
Nashville symphonic power metal band Valkyrie’s Fire announces their upcoming album ‘Out of Darkness’ and releases the lead single “Burning Sky” featuring Mikael Sehlin.

Shadowborne Releases “Wolf And The Queen” Music Video; Album Out June 19
Swedish power metal band Shadowborne has released a music video for “Wolf And The Queen,” the fourth single from their upcoming debut album ‘Heaven’s Falling.’

The Cocktail Slippers Release “This Town” Single and Music Video
Norwegian rock band The Cocktail Slippers releases their melodic new single and music video “This Town” ahead of their upcoming album ‘Joyride.’

Levinia Releases New Single and Music Video “Bite”
Los Angeles symphonic metal band Levinia releases their heavy, Dracula-inspired new single and music video “Bite.”






















