Dalila Kayros – KHTHONIE

2025-04-04 / khocico / Reads: 659

I first wrote down my impressions before discovering the meaning behind the title — and yet it was as if my intuition had already known. KHTHONIE is derived from the Greek word khthonios (χθόνιος), meaning "of the earth" or "from the underworld." It refers to powers dwelling beneath the surface...

Daimonion - Daimonion

2007-09-13 / andycorn / Reads: 8248

At last!! It was the first thing that came to my mind, when I found out that Daimonion had officially released their debut album. I saw them twice, both times at Castle Party(in Grodziec and in Bolków), and each time, especially after their concert in 2001, I heard that releasing...

d'Archangel - _demo

2005-10-09 / Dobermann / Reads: 9642

A few days ago I came across a “demo” of d’Archangel - the band from the city Wrocław. From the very beginning I was positively surprised by this album. Despite the fact, that it contains only 5 recordings (including a bonus track) one may imagine what the band can really...

Czarina - Exoskeleto

2024-03-29 / khocico / Reads: 1370

I have previously extolled the absolutely remarkable talent of Vero Faye Kitsuné on multiple occasions, particularly since the artist is set to perform at this year's Castle Party. Today marks the release of her new single "Exoskeleto." I must admit, I experienced chills after listening to this piece—a beautiful fusion...

CZARINA - Empire

2024-10-20 / khocico / Reads: 1423

Czarina’s mesmerizing vocals struck me even before our interview at Castle Party. Her voice, an entrancing mix of song, prayer, and spell, reveals the powerful beauty the human voice can achieve. "Empire"—set for release on November 1, 2024, by darkTunes Music Group—brings together darkwave, ethereal synthpop, and progressive rock in...

CZARINA - "Ghost Machine"

2024-06-07 / khocico / Reads: 1848

CZARINA, a New Yorker and Progressive Darkwave and Dark Ethereal artist based in Galicia, Spain, will releaseda new dystopian-themed track titled "Ghost Machine" through darkTunes Music Group on 24th June. Inspired by the cyberpunk anime "Ghost In The Shell" and the manga "Battle Angel Alita," the song tackles themes...