It's almost summer, so open air festival are starting to appear everywhere. The thing is, this uncertain weather in Italy was almost faulty of cancelling the last day of Strigarium, but luckily both bands that were scheduled to appear performed without problems, even...
Metal fans are in for a treat as the renowned Strigarium festival announces its highly anticipated lineup, featuring Nocturna and Ulvedharr. The event is set to take place in Casirate d'Adda, a picturesque town in the Bergamo province, drawing in crowds from across...
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...
In the ever-evolving tapestry of the music world, few bands possess the power to captivate audiences with a unique blend of ethereal melodies and hauntingly resonant lyrics. Hailing from the enchanting landscapes of the Netherlands, Blackbriar stands as a musical...
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...
Interview with Mystfall’s vocalist Marialena Trikoglou, as the Greek Symphonic Metal band is on the verge of releasing their debut album!
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...
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...
We had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Effy Gold. In this interview, we learn about Effy Gold’s musical inspirations and background as well as her candid insights on critical matters such as sexism and the inner workings of the music industry. Enjoy this interview with Effy Gold!
The iconic Italian metal band Lacuna Coil will perform a special show at the Parma Tattoo Nerd Fest next month, on June 10th. Parma Tattoo Nerd Fest is the first tattoo fair in Parma and the first in Italy to unite the world of body art with the world of nerd culture:...
A Saturday evening completely abandoned in the capable voices of great women; that’s how this Italian night feels. March has just started, Milan seems more alive than ever, and Frozen Crown is scheduled to present their fourth album to the world in an incredible event at Legend Club Milano.
To dive into the darkness is to take a shot into the unknown, is to drink from a mysterious cup; to jump into the void; to swim into the abyss without any oxygen. It’s an exciting debacle with unidentifiable results that allows the thrill to run up your spine and...
Are you ready to attend the darkest metal concert that will unleash dark forces in your town? Deathless Legacy return to conjure dark entities with their new album Mater Larvarum, bringing a theatrical show steeped in dark magic that will give you an experience that...
FemMetal editor, Reuel Way, presents his top 10 albums of 2022 and highlights three new artists in the rock and metal scene that particularly caught his attention.
Sometimes I just wonder how grateful I am to be living in the same era as some outstanding artists and musicians, and the guest of this interview fits perfectly this profile. I had the chance to interview Sheila Eden, whose project, Nepthisis, is definitely one to...
It will be a February 2023 under the banner of metal music at Live Music Club in Trezzo sull'Adda, in the province of Milan.Four highly anticipated concerts are coming up, celebrating metal in many of its subgenres, featuring great international bands, accompanied, in...
Ever wondered what the winners of the FemMetal Awards get? They do get a digital certificate (soon to be sent to the winners) and a bigger picture than the other nominees in the year's Hall of Fame (under construction). However, the winners and a number of the...
We didn't know the meaning of the words "covid-19" and "pandemic" in 2018, and yet that year was the last time that an unbelievable ensemble like Haggard set foot in Italy. We had to wait to leave "covid-19" and "pandemic" behind us before they could come back and...
We had the pleasure of speaking with Victoria Knight and asking her about the new album and her thoughts on various topics, and of course, things got nerdy. Check out our conversation with Victoria Knight of Victoria K.
It seems only appropriate that, when two bands that gave life to two distinctive rock and metal sub-genres unite, the world undergoes a shift, a movement, a collision. And I was lucky enough to be a part of this experience: FemMetal was present at the Italian date of...
When two historical bands like Evanescence and Within Temptation join forces, it's time to prepare for some epic nights! Their tour will touch all the major cities in Europe. You can be part of this too, it's not too late to get tickets! Click here and let the worlds...
The metal genre is definitely not born yesterday, and so many of the bands that today we call "legendary" some decades ago were pretty much starting their career. And one of these legendary bands is Lacuna Coil, hailing from the same country I am in, which is the...
Hold on to your hats, readers, because we have an extreme Metal veteran among us. Raffaella Rivarolo, better known as Cadaveria, the frontwoman of the band of the same name, is an Italian musician who has been active since the early nineties. Cadaveria took a progressive approach to her music throughout her career, expanding and changing her style and approach with each project.
Just like black with never go out of fashion, the same thing for gothic metal: it will always be a hot deal, and I am very happy to be the host of interviewing this gothic musician and composer from Australia, Effy Gold.
After Evolution released their new album “War of the Worlds” on June 17th 2022. The eleven-track album is the second full-length release by the band from Czechia and is a living witness of their growth and progression.
Last year, Portuguese Metal band Secret Chord released their new album "Aurora". The band with elements from Alternative, Gothic and Symphonic Metal in their music are fronted by vocalist Raquel Subtil, whom we had the chance to talk with and learn from her about...
Two years post their debut, Victoria K have announced the release date, name, and cover art of their second full-length album. "Kore" will be released on the 14th of October 2022 through Rockshots Records. "Kore" cover art The Australian band will release "Kore", an...
