KELLS are on the fast track to success. Their coming third full-length “Anachromie” is mastered by Ted Jensen (METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS) to assure that their catchy modern Metal sound reaches the highest international standards. The album was recorded after playing 45 shows in 15 European countries by invitation of EPICA and twice TARJA TURUNEN based on the strength of their previous release “Lueurs” (2009). Their single-outtake “La Sphère” featuring Candice of ETHS hit all French video channels. Charismatic singer Virginie Goncalves offers a stunning range from the sweet and soft to harsh and aggressive growls, which may roughly be described as the perfect cross between Amy Lee (EVANESCENCE), Cristina Scabbia (LACUNA COIL) and Angela Gossow (ARCH ENEMY) & Maria Brink (In This Moment). Join the ride!

NOTHNEGAL already managed to get widely talked about with only a self produced 4 track EP “Antidote of Realism” (2009) and no international promotion. Their origin from the Maldives alone ensured far spread media interest. Now their debut album will hit the world as an international release.The band was founded by guitarists Hirlarl and Fufu on the capital island Malé in the year 2006. The cousins aimed for a high level of professionalism from the start and enlisted the support of DÅÅTH, ex-CHIMAIRA, ex-DYING FETUS, ex-MISERY INDEX drummer Kevin Talley and Finnish keyboard player Marco Sneck (KALMAH, POISONBLACK). A wise decision that reflects well in the highly precise sharp rhythmical base and elegant cinematic keyboard lines of “Decadence”. Far from evoking images of white beaches and palm trees the album captures its listeners with a dark melancholic streak flowing through excellent executed modern melodic Death Metal.

MINUSHUMAN – a name to be remembered! “Bloodthrone” is one of these rare surprises sticking out of a miasma of drab releases flooding the shops every month. The French hit the international Metal community with a masterpiece that combines relentless drive, sparkling melodies and crunchy aggression into a collection of brilliant songs that reveal high commercial potential without selling out for even a second. MINUSHUMAN were founded during the year 2007 in the Aquitaine town Bergerac. Under their first moniker DARK POETRY most members already crisscrossed their native France, sharing stages with groups like GOJIRA and SAMAEL and building up a diehard fan base. Their debut full-length “Watch The World Die” (2008) gained much acclaim and was compared to “ISIS meets MACHINE HEAD”. With their catchy follow-up “Bloodthrone” MINUSHUMAN will now get you too!

VERA CRUZ embrace the fine art of serious ass kicking with their debut album “Skinandteethandnails”. Balancing confidently on the edge of melodic Hardcore boosted by Rock ‘n’ Roll influences and Metalcore, the French display an astonishing mastery for such a young band. Eager to get on the road, they gave away their first four-track EP “Surviving Farrah Fawcett” (2010) and started touring in France, immediately followed by three weeks touring in the USA, where VERA CRUZ shot a video clip for “The Game” with legendary director Ian McFarland (MESHUGGAH, FEAR FACTORY, AS I LAY DYING). Now “Skinandteethandnails” captures the explosive energy and brutal emotionality that the French unleash during their shows. Get ready to slam!