Review: Nightwish – Vehicle of Spirit Live DVD

I feel that I should start this review by stating that I am not really a fan of music DVDs which are recordings of live shows. Nothing can compare to being at a show, and in my experience, if the recording is even slightly off, it ruins the feeling of actually being there that the … Continue reading Review: Nightwish – Vehicle of Spirit Live DVD

Review: Tarja – The Shadow Self

After my recent review of Tarja's last album, The Brightest Void, our esteemed editor has decided I am the best person to review her latest review – The Shadow Self. The album's opening track, "Innocence", is piano heavy, with Tarja's rather haunting vocals over the top. As an opening track, it's intriguing, but the piano … Continue reading Review: Tarja – The Shadow Self

Review: Tarja – The Brightest Void

As my previous reviews have shown, I am a huge fan of Nightwish, especially their earlier albums, with Tarja on vocals. Following her exit from the band, I haven't listened to much of her solo work; with the exception of a few singles, this is the first I've really listened to. While I can understand … Continue reading Review: Tarja – The Brightest Void

Interview: Zuberoa Aznárez of Diabulus in Musica

[avatar user="Talia" size="50" align="left" /]Unfortunately our interview with Diabulus in Musica fell through when the band appeared in Bristol - sound checks and so forth have a great habit of ignoring the rules of time and scheduling. However, vocalist Zuberoa was kind enough to offer to answer our questions by email. Thank you, kind lady! … Continue reading Interview: Zuberoa Aznárez of Diabulus in Musica

Interview – Liv Kristine and Thorsten Bauer of Leaves’ Eyes

A quick interview done down in Bristol with the lovely Liv Kristine, who took great care of our novice reporter Talia... Although she did pinch Talia's Jaffa Cakes! The interview took place before Leaves' Eyes show at the Marble Factory on November 4th. Thorsten wasn't meant to be part of the interview but Liv has … Continue reading Interview – Liv Kristine and Thorsten Bauer of Leaves’ Eyes

Review: Nightwish – Endless Forms Most Beautiful

[avatar user="Talia" size="50" align="left" /]Endless Forms Most Beautiful is Nightwish's 8th studio album, and first with new lead singer Floor Jansen. For anyone hoping that Nightwish would return to their operatic origins with their new singer, this album may come as something of a disappointment. Despite Floor Jansen singing songs from the Tarja era at … Continue reading Review: Nightwish – Endless Forms Most Beautiful