Dark Faces - The Path

Band: Dark Faces
Origin: Germany
Genre: gothic/melodic black
Album release date: 2006
Status: active
Band official site: http://www.dark-faces.de/
myspace: -

average bit rate: 320kbps/44khz

DOWNLOAD: Dark Faces - The Path(2006)

Crowhead - Frozen

Band: Crowhead
Origin: Norway
Genre: gothic/dark
Album release date: 2002
Status: active
Band official site: http://www.crowhead.com/
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/crowhead

average bit rate: 192kbps/44khz

DOWNLOAD: Crowhead - Frozen(2002)

Autumn Tears - The Hallowing

Band: Autumn Tears
Origin: Usa
Genre: neoclassical , melodic
Album release date: 2007
Status: active
Band official site: http://www.darksymphonies.com/autumntears/
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thetrueautumntears

average bit rate: 224kbps/44khz

DOWNLOAD: Autumn Tears - The Hallowing(2007)

• Heathen Harvest: ...The Hallowing finds Autumn Tears no longer being just one man's fight to release beautiful sophisticated and dark music, but a complete entity unto its own. With more instruments such as upright contrabase and real flutes and clarinets thrown into the mix, the sound becomes thicker and more lifelike in appeal.... read the whole review here
• Ultimate Metal: ...However, it is easy to appreciate what this band has created, which is an authentic piece of art. Autumn Tears will appeal to fans that like that classical addition to their collection. If you have a penchant for bands like Elend, Die Verbannten Kinder Evas, or even Dead Can Dance, The Hallowing will have something positive to offer... read the whole review here
  

DOWNLOAD: Autumn Tears - The Hallowing(2007)

Alcest (ep + full lenght)

Band: Alcest
Origin: France
Genre: melodic,dark, black metal elements
Album release date: Alcest - Le Secret(ep 2005) , Alcest - Souvenirs d'un autre monde(full length 2007)
Status: active
Band official site: http://www.alcest-music.com/
myspace: http://myspace.com/alcestmusic

average bit rate: 215kbps/44khz

this album has some black metal elements

DOWNLOAD: Alcest - Le Secret(ep 2005)

• Metal hordes: rating 9/10 ... read the review here
• Metal Storm: rating 9.2 ...Concluding, "Le Secret" is a hidden diamond concerning the black metal scene, "a secret", so if you find it somewhere give it a chance, it will pay you back in the most appropriate way! read the whore review here
  
• Pobably Smug : ...The chaotic and dense wall of noise that black metal produces can also be one of the most beautiful styles of music, and this EP exudes that from beginning to end... read the whole review
• Metal - Archives: 9 reviews average rating 89%
  

Very good... - 90%
Ridiculously overrated. - 48%
Dark and beautiful, ethereal and spiritual - 80%
Almost overwhelmingly beautiful. - 100%
Le Secret. - 96%
Amazing - 99%
The Best of '05? Just maybe.. - 99%
A Step Forward, While Keeping their Roots... - 86%
Best ever, no secret - 99%
read the reviews here

DOWNLOAD: Alcest - Le Secret(ep 2005)

DOWNLOAD: Alcest - Souvenirs d'un autre monde(2007)

• SputnicMusic: rating 5/5 ... It's quite amazing how one man can craft such a masterpiece. It is so hard to describe this album with words, but it just keeps coming back to beautiful. You must get this album, you will listen to it over and over again. Album of the year? You bet! read the whole review here
• Metal Review: rating 5/6 ... frontman Neige evidently has the Midas touch, which has obviously manifested itself again and again... read the review here
• BlogSandiego: ...How can something be Black Metal without necessarily being Black? ...It's a dense mix of decay and sweetness. It's both operatic and angular. It occupies its melancholy place like a Keats poem trapped in some water damaged paperback edition discovered in the back of a bookstore... read the whore review here
• Lords Of Metal: Rating 85/100 ...It is ethereal music from another world, just as the title suggests... read the whole review here
  
• Metal - Archives: 13 reviews average rating 77%
  

Good, but nothing special. - 84%
Fraud - 1%
A Delight To The Senses. - 100%
Disney Music - 5%
One, two, gaze at your shoe - 80%
Settle down people! It's not THAT good! - 77%
Complete Ecstasy - 100%
Only fully appreciated by the knowledgeable. - 100%
Overrated - 57%
A perfect ode to nostalgia - 100%
Neige is a true genius - 100%
Exquisite. - 100%
Beauty - 100%
read the revies here

DOWNLOAD: Alcest - Souvenirs d'un autre monde(2007)

Mandragora Scream - A Whisper Of Dew

Band: Mandragora Scream
Origin: Italy
Genre: Gorhic / Dark Metal
Album Release Date: 2003
Status: Active
Band Official Site: http://www.mandragorascream.it/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/mandragorascreamm

average bit rate: 192 kbps / 44 khz

DOWNLOAD: Mandragora Scream - A Whisper Of Dew (2003)

Angtoria - God Has A Plan For Us All

Band: Angtoria

Origin: United Kingdom

Genre: Gothic / Orchestral Metal

Album Release Date: 2006

Status: Active

Band Official Page: http://www.angtoria.com/

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/angtoriaofficial

DOWNLOAD: Angtoria - God Has A Plan For Us All (2006)

Abonos - Abonos

Band: Abonos
Origin: Serbia
Genre: gothic(female vocals)
Album release date: 2004
Status: active
Band official site: http://www.abonosband.com/
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/abonos

average bit rate: 192kbps/44khz

DOWNLOAD: Abonos - Abonos(2004)

Satyrian - Eternitas

Band: Satyrian
Origin: Finland
Genre: gothic metal
Album release date: 2006
Status: active
Band official site: http://www.satyrian.com/
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/satyrian

average bit rate: 175kbps/44khz

DOWNLOAD: Satyrian - Eternitas(2006)

• The Metal Observer: rating 7,5/10 ...this CDis here for, it's to give us some enjoyable, if disposable, Gothic Metal/Rock. On that front it succeeds. "Bridge Of Death" is really the only song that breaks the style, instead presenting an evil folk dance. Eternitas won't leave a lasting impression, but its good for what it is,a quick fix of moroseness without the sorrow and to which you can dance. read the whole review here
  

• Lords of Metal: Rating 78/100 ...'Eternitas' of Satyrian responds to all conditions a modern gothic album with leading female vocals has to have, but strangely enough it makes the entire thing less authentic. On the other hand, it may be exactly this quality that leads to fame, because it fits in a successful style without intricacies... read the whole review

• Metal Express Radio: ...Eternitas is well-played, produced, and composed: these are some very talented musicians. Musically there is a lot going on, but it's all very accessible and easy to get into; Eternitas is almost a “commercial” Gothic album, if such a beast exists It's also more energetic and upbeat than lots of other albums of its ilk, meaning Eternitas wouldn't be the Gothic album of choice to put on when ready to write depressive poetry by candelight. read the whole review here

DOWNLOAD: Satyrian - Eternitas(2006)

Atargatis - Wasteland

Band: Atargatis
Origin: Germany
Genre: Gothic
Album Release Date: 2006
Status: Active
Band Official Site: http://www.atargatis.net/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/atargatisgothicmetal

DOWNLOAD: Atargatis - Wasteland (2006)

01. Desert (Intro)

02. Wasteland (Water's heir)

03. Selina (Widow of the Moon)

04. The crystallic ascension

05. Cradle of fern

06. Through the mists of oblivion

07. 4giving

08. My solace

09. Circle of life

10. Angels' crying

11. Eden (Outro)

DOWNLOAD: Atargatis - Wasteland (2006)

Orphonic Orchestra - Orphonic Orchestra [EP]

Band: Orphonic Orchestra
Origin: Usa
Genre: melodic/gothic/rock
Album release date: 2006
Status: active
Band official site: http://www.orphonicorchestra.com/
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/orphonicorchestra

average bit rate: 241kbps/44khz

DOWNLOAD: Orphonic Orchestra - Orphonic Orchestra [EP 2006]