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UK based Ravenheart Music was set up as a hobby in June 2006 by Dave Smith and Aimée Halford (herself a musician), to promote and publicise FEMALE FRONTED rock & metal music. It has now become a full time business project together with a record label/distribution hub..Ravenheart Music Records that enables us to distribute and promote an artist's music if they so desire.
Check out this link featuring Awesome female fronted acts! Female Voices Blog
I am immensely proud of this interview with UK Gothic Rockers VAMPYRE HEART. Click on link below. It is my very first 'live' interview, maybe my last! :)
RavenHeart Music Interview with Vampyre Heart from D Soul on Vimeo.
And......album releases that actually appear on the Ravenheart Music Records label, can now be purchased from the CD BABY store via this website.
AND NOW HERE IS THE NEWS!
SERENITY has announced two UK headline shows in March. They’ll play Cardiff on the 25th and London on the following night. The Austrian outfit released their highly acclaimed ‘DEATH AND LEGACY’ album last year and were last here in London on the Out Of The Dark tour. They’ll be joined by Napalm Records label mates NEMESEA who released their ‘THE QUIET RESISTANCE’ album in 2011. Making up the three-band package are London outfit PYTHIA.
GARBAGE has finished work on a new album. Their first in seven years, it features the original line-up and was recorded at Atwater Village in Los Angeles. As yet there's no release date, but it will be on the band's own Stunvolume label.
Local rock band PRIMER are in the process of recording an EP, plus they have managed to secure a gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool on the 13th May.
The Midlands based band TWINKLE and the SLUTS has plans for a new EP release and are quite excited about it. They intend to get back into the studio at the beginning of March. Watch this space for further news.
Fans can listen to a brand new track from NIGHTQUEEN here. The track is called 'Nightfall' and it comes from their debut album 'For Queen and Metal', due soon on Massacre Records. The cd has dropped into Ravenheart Towers, so expect a review here soon! Also streaming is the track 'Power Dive' by VOICES OF DESTINY.
The HUNTRESS debut 'Spell Eater' will be released on 30 April! The band revolving around frontlady Jill Janus (picture by Genie Sanchez) is currently providing the finishing touches for the new songs.
Fans of traditional heavy metal may look forward to a riff-filled epic and bear witness to the birth of a new legend!
It has been very quiet around EDENBRIDGE in the past year, so here is a statement from Lanvall to the current situation.
"The past year brought a big challenge and many changes for nearly all in the band, personally and professionally, so Edenbridge had to step back into the second row temporarily. Furthermore I was struck by a family tragedy through the suicide of my father, which I had to come to terms with and still have to. Moments, where nothing is as it was before. These events of course will have a strong impact on our forthcoming album which is scheduled for 2012. I believe that this is going to be the most intensive album of our history. 55 minutes of music and 6 songs are already written and I often have goosebumps listening to the songs. Furthermore I am working on the longest epic track so far, which will be between 15 to 20 minutes. So stay tuned for the album !"
Edenbridge are confirmed for the Castle Rock Festival on July 7, 2012 in Mühlheim an der Ruhr, Germany !
LA based ASHENTIDE is offering their EP 'Homelands' as a FREE download for a limited time. The only thing they ask is that if you like their songs, make sure you spread the word! Get the freebie HERE.
RAVENSCRY'S debut album 'One Way Out' will be released in Japan through Hydrant Music on March the 14th. The album will be distributed in Japan by EMI music thanks to the new deal.
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS is proud and excited to notify everybody that they are about to enter the ARTESONIKA Studios in Pordenone/near Venice (ITA), to start the recordings for their next album!
Below is the artwork relating to the new DELAIN album. The 12 track album, the band's third is expected to be released in the Spring.
The following cds have dropped into Ravenheart Towers HQ, so watch for reviews soon. We have the new EP by Somerset Band ZOLTAR SPEAKS, and the newie from Spanish Band THE VAL. Also we now have the new album by Italian Band WORMHOLE and the latest from ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN. And to top all that, the new LACUNA COIL record is on it's way.
CELLESTE will be performing at the HARLEY DAVIDSON SHOW, on January 28th at the Montreal BELL CENTRE. She'll be rocking out with the Harley Show house band, who will be opening for special guest, the iconic-rocker and a fave of Ravenheart Dave, ALICE COOPER.
British Rockers KARNATAKA launch their New Light Tour on Jan 20th in the historic city of Norwich! The full tour takes the band around the UK for a total of 15 dates! They will be recording and filming selected dates, so this will be your chance to be part of the next Karnataka release! Look out for the adverts in the national press.
Italian Gothic Metal band LEVANIA has signed a deal with Dreamcell11/Aural Music Group for the release their debut album 'Parasynthesis'.
The album, that includes 10 very original tracks with a sound never listened before, was recorded and mixed in December 2010 at Zenith Recording Studios in Italy and produced by Frank Andiver. The mastering was taken care of Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Finland.
London based hard rockers RHODE ISLAND RED fronted by Lyla D'Souza, have now changed their name to KILL FOR EDEN.
UK based Gothic Band NO REDEMPTION, has agreed a working arrangement with Ravenheart Music.
This band is totally awesome, while a track of theirs called 'NO RETURN', can be heard on our music page. For further information about this awesome band, please contact us here at Ravenheart Music.
IN THIS MOMENT is currently recording a new album with producer Kevin Churko. This is to be released later in the year by Century Media.
LITA FORD has signed to SPV/Steamhammer. New album 'Living Like A Runaway' is due out in May.
The new second NIGHTWISH single from the successful gold-record 'Imaginaerum' will be the rocking track 'The Crow, The Owl And The Dove', which will be released on March, 2nd. Along with the title song, you will also get a previously unreleased song called 'The Heart Asks Pleasure First' (theme from movie 'The Piano')! You will find the song in two different versions, including an instrumental one. The single is featured in three versions: the radio-edit, album version and an instrumental.
PYTHIA is happy to announce the album launch show for their long awaited second album, ‘The Serpent’s Curse’. The launch will take place at The Borderline, Orange Yard, off Manette Street, W1D 4AR on 29th February 2012. All advance ticket holders will be entitled upon entry to collect a signed copy of the ‘Betray My Heart’ limited edition red vinyl 7”, from ‘The Serpent’s Curse’, with a full album playback from 7.30pm.
Forthcoming Massacre releases include VOICES OF DESTINY's 'Powerdive' due 27th January and NIGHTQUEEN 'For Queen and Metal', due 24th February.
FOOLS FOR ROWAN, the Nashville based rock band, is set to release a new album and music video in 2012. It has been almost two years since the band has released new material. Fools For Rowan has written most of their record while on tour over the last year and recently started recording the new songs. In order to achieve the aforementioned goal, the group needs the help of their dedicated fans. The band has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to assist in their efforts.
NIGHTWISH is proud to announce that "Imaginaerum" has reached Gold status in Germany, with more than 100.000 units sold. Tuomas Holopainen comments: "Germany never fails us! Only 5 weeks since the release and Imaginaerum goes gold! Magical, wondrous, imaginative and grateful times we're living. Huge thanks to all the fans and the fellowship of Nuclear Blast!" Another gold level was reached in Greece, while the record already made triple platinum in the band's homecountry Finland. I would imagine that the odd copy has been sold here in the UK, while we continue to reel from all the X-Factor crap that gets rammed down our throats, in a land that was once considered the home of Rock and Metal!
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS is about to start work on a new album. This is to be released later in the year.
Brazilian band SHADOWSIDE has a new website. Found HERE, it presents a detailed history of the band, photos and videos of tours worldwide, streaming music, news and in the near future, tour dates. There is also a store where fans can buy music and official merchandise. And the band has an album due. To be released worldwide in mid 2012, 'Inner Monster Out' is already considered as one of the best releases of 2011 in Brazil. This material was produced, mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Arch Enemy, Hammerfall, Dream Evil, Evergrey and more) at Fredman Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The album features guest appearances of vocalists Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity), Björn “Speed” Strid (Soilwork) and Niklas Isfeldt (Dream Evil).
Italian rockers BELLADONNA will be on the road over most of Europe for much of January 2012!!!...The tour will take them to several European countries: Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, all places where they have many fans. Unfortunately, it seems the UK does not come into the equation, as we here continue our hideous and rather pathetic fixation with all that X-Factor crap! The dates are on our tour dates page nonetheless.
Online music destination mxdwn.com will be hosting the premiere of 'Truth Be Told (Exhale)' from AUTUMN's new album, 'Cold Comfort'. The song is the 8th track on the record and contains some of the albums most poignant and moving melodies. The track can be heard now HERE.
Brighton Rockers SHOOT THE DEAD, are about to release their new single 'THE RAGE'. Combining catchy pop sensibilities with frenetic rhythms, driving bass and searing guitar riffs, and off course, the awesome voice of leading lady Andi, the band are ready to actually slay the living with this little offering. There is a video accompanying the single, which can be checked out here.
Female-fronted Helsinki band SHEAR fronted by Alexa Leroux, release an album titled 'Breaking The Stillness' through Lifeforce on March 26. The sextet are described as combining melodic metal with classic rock and symphonic power.
HUNTRESS, the Californian band revolving around lead singer Jill Janus, these lovely people pictured below,
premier their 'EIGHT OF SWORDS' video here. Their debut album is expected via Napalm Records later in the year.
Two of Ravenheart Music's artists made the Sugar and Spikes Music "Top Albums of 2011" list! Indigo Darkpsych and Only Fate Remains: The list is Here.
UK Gothic Metal band HANGING DOLL, will see their new album 'The Sacred & Profane' released soon. The album was recorded at the Birmingham based Arkham Recording Studios (www.arkhamrecordingstudios.co.uk, not too far from Ravenheart Towers in-fact. And the band are one of many confirmed for the Dames of Darkness Festival to be held on May 7th, at The Asylum in Birmingham.
Ravenheart Music faves WINTER IN EDEN, will see their new album 'ECHOES OF BETRAYAL' released on the 23rd April 2012. Please go to their online store here for further information/purchase details.
On Friday 27th April in Hull (The Ringside), there will be a night of Female Fronted Metal organised by Valkyrian Music. Acts confirmed so far include SEVERED HEAVEN, LOST EFFECT, AONIA and HEARTLESS ANGELS. Watch this space for more info.
The Austrian Band KONTRUST fronted by Agata and Stefan, is the latest addition to the Napalm roster! The Amadeus Award winners (2010 in the category 'Hard & Heavy') will release their new album 'Second Hand Wonderland' in spring 2012!
JANEY SUMMER'S new single has been released! It is now available for download from her online store at www.janeysummer.bandcamp.com/, as well as all major download sites – take your pick, all the links can be found on Janey's music page at www.janeysummer.com. As well as the new single for download, there is a bonus track, ‘On My Own Again’.
As previously reported here, EPICA release their new album 'Requiem For The Indifferent' through Nuclear Blast, with the release date pencilled in for March 9. It was produced by Sascha Paeth.
DELAIN'S new single 'We Are The Others' will be the title track lifted from their forthcoming album. At first glance some song titles on the 'We Are The Others' album may sound mysterious and conspiratorial, but there is a very serious background: The lyrics to the title-track were inspired by the hate-crime against a British girl named Sophie Lancaster in 2007. She and her boyfriend were beaten comatose by a gang of youths, because of their goth looks. Sophie died from her injuries. 'We Are The Others' is Delain's own ‘outsiders anthem’ for everybody who deliberately or not, diverts from the norm. Whether it’s by looking different, acting different, or choosing a different path in life then is expected from you.
BlueFreya in Australia is pleased to announce a joint distribution arrangement with Ravenheart Music here in the UK. With the new agreement in place, selected releases from each label will be distributed and promoted within the UK and Australia by each partner. The joint distribution and promotion will lead to increased publicity for the bands and both labels.
NIOBETH has given us two awesome full length albums and now, they are no more. Another band destined for bigger things bites the dust. Their website here may explain more!
Ravenheart Music is all about promoting the Female Fronted scene. And there is one band I would like to bring to your attention, and they are the UK based TWINKLE AND THE SLUTS. Not only do they kick ass live, and I have seen them twice in the past seven days so I should know, they are also a great bunch of guys (and gal). They play hard edged Gritty Rock Music with a Punk attitude, with a dose of melody that is always bubbling below the surface. Check them out at their Facebook. This band is "Sluttier than Thou"!! A review of their EP will follow!
And while talking about UK Bands - check out THIS WICKED TONGUE fronted by Tina Maynard...their Facebook site is here and MY HAUNTING REVENGE whose Facebook Page is here. Hard working musicians who are trying so hard to slap the X-Factor in the face, and fly the flag for British Rock Music.
Swedish Band THE MARY MAJOR arose from the ashes of Napalm Records Band Beseech in 2006. Since then, the band has focused on creating heavy, straight-to-the-point, kick-ass rock ‘n’ roll. The debut album “04:13” was released November 20, 2009. The album was positively received by fans and press inc Ravenheart Music. Now the second album is on the way and will be released beginning of 2012. The band has now signed a distribution agreement with Ravenheart Music, for the UK distro of their new album "Grinding teeth, Guard down". Watch this space!! And furthermore, this Sunday (18th Dec) the band will give you all an early christmas gift. "High on demand" will be the first single from their album, and the song will be posted on their Facebook page which can be found here. We hope you'll enjoy it!
The infectious new single by DIVA SUICIDE, 'New Girl On The Block'is available now as a FREE download from here. A song that’ll get you humming along long after you’ve finished listening, vocalist –XS- adds: “It’s an anthem for the anti-X Factor generation”. Go check it out!!
After WILDESTARR released their 'ARRIVAL' debut CD in late 2009, many critics and fans worldwide called it "One of the best metal album's of the Year"...so, what does the band do for an encore? Guitarist/bassist DAVE STARR (Vicious Rumors, CHASTAIN) and world class vocalist LONDON WILDE return with a vengeance with 'A TELL TALE HEART', 10 blistering tracks of pure metal, full of passion, anger, and fury. And 'Transformis Ligeia' is the brand new free download track off this album... Check it out here.
Canadian Rockers ARAPACIS fronted by Lizzie Fyre, will see their latest and third album 'NETHERWORLD' released via Ravenheart Music. The recording is initially to be released onto the digital platform on December 19th, with a pysical album expected to appear early in the New Year. 'Netherworld' is a consistent and polished album with some excellent songs.
CULT OF WHORES and DOGS new EP 'Built For Reckless Ruin' is now completed - the release date via Ravenheart Music is tbc. Meanwhile, check this out - Cult of Whores and Dogs.
AMBERIAN DAWN - New album 'CIRCUS BLACK' release date February 29th.
WEEPING SILENCE studio update: The new album is currently being mixed at Tower Studio (Samael, To-Mera, Scepticflesh) by Brett Caldas-Lima. It will consist of nine tracks of melodic doom metal with gothic overtones. The songs feature Rachel Grech on vocals as in previous albums, and this time she is accompanied by Joe as growler. The album also features Anders Jacobsson (Draconian) as guest vocalist. The band has recently done an interview with our good friends at Sonic Cathedral, and this interview sheds more light on what's happening now at Weeping Silence. Look out for more news here and on the band's website! Links: www.weepingsilence.com and for the Interview.
KELLS is on the fast track to success. Their coming third full-length 'Anachromie' (on SEASON OF MIST), is mastered by Ted Jensen (METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS), to assure that their catchy modern Metal sound reaches the highest international standards. The release will be available from 20th January.
XANDRIA is happy to present the track listing of their upcoming album 'Neverworld's End'. The album is to be released in a limited digi pack at first, consisting of 12 regular album songs + 1 bonus track. The listing: 1. A Prophecy Of Worlds To Fall 2. Valentine 3. Forevermore 5. Euphoria 4. Blood On My Hands 6. Soulcrusher 7. The Dream is still Alive 8. The Lost Elysion 9. Call Of The Wind 10. A Thousand letters 11. Cursed 12. The Nomad´s Crown 13. When the Mirror Cracks (bonus track).
DELAIN is to title their new album 'We Are The Others'. This is due out next spring on Roadrunner. The band has also lined up some UK and European tour dates, with support from Amanda Somerville's TRILLIUM. Pop along to our tour dates page.
DIABULUS IN MUSICA from Spain, has signed a worldwide recording deal with Napalm Records. Their new album will be released in March 2012!
Ravenheart Music will always remain an organisation that promotes and publicises female fronted rock and metal music. However, my Cousin's daughter has brought to my attention the Kent based band ANGER MANAGEMENT. An all guy band with plenty of attitude. Ravenheart Music will step outside of it's comfort zone :) and will be involved with the promotion and distribution digitally of this band's EP 'Outside The Asylum'. Watch this space! Meanwhile, check out their Facebook.
US Rockers ALICE SWEET ALICE has just penned a deal with GOTHAM MUSIC PLACEMENT in Santa Monica, a subsidiary of GOTHAM RECORDS. ALSO: Check out ASA's newest single "Doesn't Matter". It's yours free as their thanks for your support! Pass it on to someone who loves music. Go to http://alicesweetalice.org/dl and enter the code 83o4-vmly.
ECHOES OF ETERNITY....'Ten of Swords' video clip...click here.
The album cover below of XANDRIA's new album due Feb 27th 2012 -
PYTHIA is more than pleased to announce news regards their second album, ‘The Serpent’s Curse’. This will be released on the 27th Feb 2012. And just in time for Yule Tide, the chaps and chapess will be bringing you a shiny new single, 'Betray My Heart', to stuff in your loved one's stocking. The single is also available to pre order today and will be available from the 19th of December on limited edition coloured vinyl, featuring the excellent 'One Little Kiss' remix of the afore mentioned track, and CD/Digital download with an extra little surprise for the more angelic at heart. More info at their SHOP.
ONLY FATE REMAINS. Their video clip to the song 'THE REAL YOU' is HERE. This is from their 'BREATHE' album recently released by Ravenheart Music. This album is already picking up rave reviews from across the rock music spectrum, and sales are steady, with cdbaby also now requesting further copies.
CADAVERIA has revealed the tracklisting of their fourth full length album, properly titled ‘Horror Metal’. The album gets released via Bakerteam Records on January 31st 2012. More info here.
Hosted by Metal Hammer, Dutch rockers AUTUMN launch a brand new video for the track 'Scarecrow', that is lifted from their recently released COLD COMFORT album. Surf here for a peek.
Ravenheart Music has linked up with ex Winters Eve Guitarist James Scott (Axeman Jim). He can offer assistance with recording, production or mastering, session guitar work or tuition in guitar, songwriting or production. Contact us here at Ravenheart Music and we can put you in contact with James if necessary.
Dutch Rockers AUTUMN'S new album 'Cold Comfort', can be found streaming in full here.
SOULS OF DIOTIMA, the Italian progressive/power metal combo has finished recording their new studio album, 'What Remains Of The Day', that will be released in early 2012 with the label to be defined. The album was recorded at Massive Arts Studios in Milan with producers Giacomo Garufi e Alberto Cutolo, who have already worked with, among others, with bands like Lacuna Coil, Skunk Anensie, The Black Eyed Peas, Extrema and HIM.
French modern symphonic groove metal band IVALYS fronted by Jessica Donati, has signed a deal with Wormholedeath/Aural Music Group. Ivalys has developed its style, exploring several facets of its musical roots. Combining dark heavy rythms and brighter melodies, the music of the band has finally found a place in the symphonic metal fold.
In further Wormholedeath/Aural Music Group news, extreme horror metal band CADAVERIA, fronted by a lass from Cornwall (UK) who goes by the name Cadaveria, will release their new full length album, this seeing the light of day early 2012.
Finnish Rockers UNSHINE fronted by Susanna Vesilaht is in the process of recording their third album. Here are some samples.....Unshine Samples.
Russian based band NARWHAL TUSK fronted by Valentina Yastremskaya, will release an EP, 'MEMORY LANE' on Monday 7th November. It consists of two songs, 'Memory Lane' and 'Deny, Deny'. And what I will say is after having had the honour of listening to these songs prior to their release, they are totally awesome. The EP by the way will be offered as a free download.
27th October was the release date of the new DESDEMONA single. The song called “Bring In All” promotes the fourth album of the band.
The single includes the album version of the song as well as 6 remixes, including the remix of a song “XXX” which will also be featured on new, yet untitled, DESDEMONA album. Go to www.desdemona.com.pl for a free download of the single and check the video out here.
Herefordshire UK based rock act SAKARA, sees the digital release of her debut album 'BLOOD and STONE', from today 31st October, by Ravenheart Music via cdbaby.com. The album will also be appearing on iTunes and various digital platforms worldwide. Sakara also has a new website, that can be found here.
The Dutch band Ex LIBRIS brings a fresh, exciting sound to the world of symphonic heavy metal. Combining the melodic structure of classical music with progressive licks and hooks, frontwoman Dianne van Giersbergen combines powerful, soaring vocals with a dynamic range that is, frankly, intimidating. The music follows suit, matching the vocals with an intensity that is rarely heard within the genre. The band is now ready to take the next step with their second album. A concept album based on the well-known Greek tragedy, 'Medea', taking the listener on a journey through the mind of a woman who suffers a betrayal that leads her to the most horrifying revenge imagineable: the murder of her own children. A three-track demo representing a small taste of things to come can be found here
Italian Metal band MALEDIA fronted by Loo, has signed with Ravenheart Music for the release of their forthcoming album 'Your Angels Cry'. More details when we have it. And in related news, Chile Band EDENIAL will see their 'From The End' opus released via Ravenheart Music, on December 5th.
Finally Russian Band BLACKTHORN, can proudly announce that their second album entitled "CODEX ARCHAOS" is ready! A track from the album (‘Vehemence Came As Anodyne’) can be heard HERE. The album will be released in Russia this winter via MSR Productions.
Please check this out. An awesome band from Ireland, certainly one to watch!!....Tara (Speak To Me)
earMUSIC recently announced the release of the first official product by former NIGHTWISH singer TARJA TURUNEN's new project HARUS. A brand new live album/DVD will be released worldwide in collaboration with Edel's classic music division Berlin Classics. It's widely known that Tarja's music background is in classical music. She later became one of the most important female voices of metal, first as part of multi-million seller Nightwish and later with her successful solo career, carrying her own name. After two gems of heavy rock, Tarja can finally go back to her "first love" for a while. The new live CD and DVD shows a side of Tarja's music personality that so far was only enjoyed by the lucky fans attending her classical music concerts. The international release date for the live CD is November 25. The audio/video bundles (CD/DVD and CD/Blu-ray) will hit stores one week later (December 2). Meanwhile, check this out - The Video.
STORYUM from Bratislava has re recorded their 'Insomnia' album with new vocalists Suzy Isis Morovics and Alexandra Oroszova. Watch for a release date via the Ravenheart label soon.
German Metal Merchants A MILLION MILES fronted by Mona Miluski, is currently in the studio writing and recording. They plan to release their first full-length album around the beginning of 2012. This band went down a storm at the July 2011 Ravenheart Music Fest.
Los Angeles based underground metal veterans MY RUIN, featuring lead screamer Tairrie B and guitarist / husband Mick Murphy, announce their “Southern Revelation Tour” to celebrate the release of My Ruin’s new seventh album 'A Southern Revelation'. The band are also making this available as a *Free Download* and gift to fans starting December 7, 2011 exclusively via thier website. The tour dates are on our tour dates page.
THE REASONING is delighted to announce that their very first live album will be available for pre-order, exclusively via The Reasoning’s website shop from Tuesday October 4th 2011. Entitled 'The Bottle of Gettysburg', this 80 minute album was recorded during their show at this year’s RosFest in the USA. The official nationwide release date for the album is 14/11/11: and all pre-orders will be dispatched at least a week before this. Please note that the closing date for pre-orders is 1/11/11. And the band's brand new EP 'And Another Thing' will be available for download this December.
HELIANTHA is a French Symphonic Metal Band with Progressive influences. Here is a live track of theirs, 'Demented Insanity'. This clip came from a recent show that took place in Bruxelles (BELGIUM) with the bands WHYZDOM, AZYLYA and MAGION. Here is the link - Heliantha video clip. Also check out the awesome track 'Our End' here.
RAVENSCRY released the Apple version of their new app (previously released only for the Android market). The application is free and will permit the band to update instantly everyone who has installed it with pictures, videos, news and the details of upcoming gigs. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. IPhone OS 3.1 or higher required. Link to the app: itunes.apple.com/app/id464873261
The awesome Birmingham based singer/songwriter FERN FOX PALMER has signed a management deal with Ravenheart Music. We also wish to welcome to the Ravenheart stable, Stoke on Trent based HYPOTHESIS and Italian Rockers BLUE DAWN.
UK Rockers LE MONNIER will on October 3rd, be releasing their 2nd album titled 'Russian Doll Life'. The album can be previewed here.
Emiliano Sicilia is the Singer (together with Pamela Manzo) and Guitarist of REGARDLESS OF ME: after releasing his solo Album (“Devotion Materialize” – AUDIOGLOBE 2006) and after releasing two Albums with REGARDLESS OF ME (“The World Within” – LOCOMOTIVE RECORDS 2009, “Pleasures And Fear” – UNEXPLODED RECORDS SWEDEN 2011), he’s started a New Metal project, THE PSYCHOANALYST. The sound of this New Band is more Metal, between Meshuggah, Vildhjarta and Periphery.
Ravenheart Music would like to welcome the Midlands based band HYPOTHESIS to our growing rosta of artists. Check them out here.
CULT OF WHORES AND DOGS from NE England has got a new drummer. It's another female in the band and her name is Aillee MacDonald. The band is going to spend the next couple of months getting her settled in, and then they will be out gigging again. Regards their forthcoming EP, it is at the remix stage.
American singer Lori Lewis has now officially joined Swedish band THERION as a permanent member.
Ravenheart Music would like to say that the new WEEPING SILENCE cd 'THEATRE OF LIFE', is picking up good reviews internationally. It has had good reviews from Powerplay Magazine here in the UK, plus good uns from SEA of TRANQUILITY (review here) and MELODIC HARD ROCK TODAY (review here) amongst many others.
INKUBUS SUKKUBUS is currently recording their new album which will be on release in early 2012. The band are hoping however, to have signed copies available from their website from November onwards. The Album is expected to be called 'The Goat'.
As previously reported on this website, my good friend Sakara (pictured below), the former lead singer of Lick Me To Death, The Craft and Metal Band Kundalini, has now embarked on a solo career, and she will be managed by myself here at Ravenheart Music.
Sakara's album will be released at the end of October/beginning of November with a sound that can be classed as Alternative/Atmospheric with a Gothic Metal feel.
Ravenheart Music wishes to announce that APPARITION is back with a new vocalist. Her name is Mary-Ella and you can check her out here.
DEVA is proud to present 'What Have I Become', their new single. It has been specifically written for the soundtrack of the independent movie "Dark Resurrection", which will see its worldwide premiere on the 8th of September, at the Ariston Theater in Sanremo.
VAMPYRE HEART will be headlining Club Incarnate, June 2012 in Ipswich Suffolk.
Check out NOISY TOYZ from southern England. This band is causing a bit of a stir at Ravenheart Towers here in Kidderminster. This the link....click here.
The Brazilian Band RAVENLAND has had an element of success with their album 'And A Crow Brings Me Back'. This record has been distributed by Ravenheart Music/Code7 for some months now. With a new vocalist at the helm, they are back with a new EP 'Memories', this EP can now be heard exclusively on this website. So check it out, and if you want to know more, then contact myself here at Ravenheart Music.
Russian Gothic Rockers WITCHCRAFT fronted by Liudmila Angel (pictured below), sees their album
'Ash' released digitally today (22nd July), via Ravenheart Music. The album offers a mix of mellow and rocky numbers, and is a pleasurable listen if I may say so.
Italian Band and Ravenheart faves RAVENSCRY, has released a lyric video from their debut album 'One Way Out'. Check it out here.
We have another band well worth checking out from France. They are DESDERIA and their myspace is here.
Maryland's CASSANDRA SYNDROME has linked up with Ravenheart Music for distribution of their latest album SATIRE X.
A band to check out that hails from just across the English Channel. They are called WINTERIA and they are fronted by Soprano Vocalist Chloé Polanchet. Their myspace is here. And another band from across the channel for the heavier metalheads amongst you, is Crowmorph.
The new FREE DAMA downloadable single 'Eliot (Dreamlike Remix)', is now available thro Ravenheart Music via cdbaby.com. Just check out the CDBaby shop on this website to get it!
Norwegian based ACELSIA fronted by Malene Markussen, have a lot of plans starting to take shape. First they are about to audition for new band members - the studio is booked and writing will start soon. A single is pencilled in first before the band will get working on their full debut album. Having already been reviewed favourably across Europe for their previous material, ACELSIA will be pulling out all the stops to really deliver an album of consisting of a subtle blend of melodic progressive rock and metal that has sensible variety and delivers throughout.
Check out the new video from MANDRAGORA SCREAM. It is here. They have a new album due in November. Watch this space!
ELIS announces Simone Christinat as their new vocalist. Fans of Simone's band, Legenda Aurea, already know her amazing power and range. Her first show with the band will be in July.
WHERE ANGELS FALL can now proudly announce their new webpage: www.whereangelsfall.com. Feel free to check it out! The new page contents new ways to interact with the band, musicsamples, videos and free download.
Press Release: Dutch Rockers and Ravenheart faves A NEW DAWN, has signed with Ravenheart Music for distribution of their first full length album 'Falling From Grace', and their second offering 'Seven Faces Of Truth', which will soon be reviewed here. For availability dates etc for both these records, watch this space.
Ukraine has unearthed a monster band called SAD ALICE SAID. Their single 'Open Your Eyes' is proving rather popular on the underground Gothic Metal circuit. Here, we have the video....just click here.
For all you lovers of female fronted rock, check out CUPLA, featuring Tricia McAloney on vocals.
CAMILLA RAVEN ex singer with Brazilian Gothic Metal Merchants RAVENLAND has released her first solo EP, and it can be exclusively heard on this website. Entitled 'Coming Alive', it features 4 tracks of Sexy Gothic Metal. The EP was reviewed here in April, but since then, the tracks have been re mixed and the running order changed. Go to our 'Music' page and listen to this EP.
TRISTANIA is delighted to announce that they will be part of the 2nd edition of the ’70000 Tons of Metal’ Caribbean cruise. The world’s biggest floating metal festival will go ahead from January 23rd – January 28th 2012, at a 2,700 capacity cruise ship, leaving Miami (US), and visiting the capital of Canvey Island, George Town before returning to Miami. Check out 70,000 Tons of metal, the official website , for more information on the event.
THE SHIVER come from Italy. They are good friends of us here at Ravenheart, and you could not wish to meet a nicer bunch of people. This is the video to 'The Fragile Sound', which is a track from their 'A New Horizon' album. Check out the video, and then go buy the album...easy!! 'The Fragile Sound' - the video
NE England band CULT OF WHORES AND DOGS that is signed to Ravenheart Music, are in the process of getting material together for their new album. Follow them here.
AMBRAMARIE has been portrayed as one of the most beautiful and powerful female voices of the Italian rock scene. Straight after her participation at the infamous talent show "X-Factor" during 2009 (Italian edition, broadcasted by channel RaiDue), she took up a long and important tour hitting italian and foreign major cities.
The young Italian rocker from Bergamo has been recently working at the West Link Studio with producer Alessandro Paolucci (Prozac + Vanilla Sky), on the making of her long-awaited debut album, 'STAY YOUNG STAY FOOLISH', which will be released in Autumn 2011. Check her myspace out here
British Band EVE OF POISON, fronted by Izabella Clare (pictured below) has attracted the attention of us at Ravenheart Music. They are a powerful but always melodic rock band with a dark under current. They produce big sounding songs with memorable choruses and technical arrangements.
They have a two track single available from iTunes, whilst their full length album to be titled - 'There Is No Fate', is finished and ready to be recorded. More on this awesome band in due course. Check them out at their website.
Check this out! Female Fronted Rock.
I have known Canadian lass Mikaila Straatsma (Mikki) for a wee while now, and I have seen her progress from her solo work as VIVEYNNE to her latest effort with her band SYRYNX. Here is an indication as to what Mikki and her band sound like...cool if you ask me! Check them out here...SYRYNX.
Check this awesome Italian Band out...TOTHEM...just Click Here
News: The Italian Symphonic Metal band SILENT OPERA has signed with Ravenheart Music for distribution of their album 'Immortal Beauty'.
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New Zealand pop/rock band IVY LIES, will be releasing their new album 'Little Mind Games' on February 28th. Band page: Ivy Lies Myspace
Check out.... http://seekerofthewinterheart.blogspot.com/. This site has been set up by my Friend and DELAIN nut (I am sure he won't mind me saying that) Scott Johnson. Great stuff!!
Check out Maltese Industrial Rockers INDIGO DARKPSYCH at http://www.reverbnation.com/indigodarkpsych. Fronted by the lovely Lewis Marvic, who is also in charge of the synths department within the band, they have a video which is also on the ReverNation site. This video, Lewis scripted, plotted and directed herself! Meanwhile, the band's latest album is on it's way to Ravenheart Towers, and a review will appear here soon.
Check out this UK based band, fronted by ex Apparition singer Fiona Creaby-Carroll. www.myspace.com/Kallanaris.
WINTRYFROST with vocal contributions also by Kris Tilbury. Check them out at www.myspace.com/yantar. So haunting and atmospheric.