For one month only, audiences in France can watch the metal opera, La Suspendida Live, on Vià93 TV. This production is a blend of the raw power of metal, the precision of classical opera, and the adventurous spirit of experimental jazz. The vision was brought to life by Laurent David, bassist and producer, who led his experimental jazz trio Kilter to collaborate with an incredible array of artists. Find out more in the article below.
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INTERVIEW: Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer and La Suspendida Breaks Down the “Weibermacht” Album
In this episode, we chat with vocalist Andromeda Anarchia of Folterkammer (and La Suspendida) to chat about their new album “Weibermacht” – out now via Century Media Records! We discussed her career in music, how she cultivated her vocal style, how she linked up with a supergroup type of talent in the band, a frank chat about femdom, BDSM, dom/sub relationships, breaking stereotypes about sexual power dynamics, and much more! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Folterkammer – Weibermacht
BDSM, black metal and opera.
There. If that doesn’t get your attention, nothing will.
CONCERT REVIEW: Folterkammer – Witching – Sarmat – Viserion Live at The Kingsland
The great thing about metal shows in NYC is you never know what kind of metal it will be, but probably all the kinds: Black Metal, Doom Metal, Jazz Metal and more graced the Kingsland on the night before Easter.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: La Suspendida at Nublu 151
Brand new sentence: Jazz Metal Opera is going strong. I first saw La Suspendida on its opening night in January 2023. Although fantastic in its own right then, the ensemble has eclipsed the sum of its parts and reached new heights. An added year of practice and performance (including stints in France and Germany) has served them well, resulting in an even tighter delivery. Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases 3-15-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases 3-15-24
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: La Suspendia Shares a Music Video for “Laudes Mortuorum and Roll Call Of The Newly Dead”
La Suspendia is an acclaimed Jazz Metal Opera that has earned rave reviews from the music community. Ghost Cult covered one of the debut performances and it was wild! The project will release its self-titled debut album on March 15th, via the respected Silent Pendulum Records. Today they team up with Ghost Cult to share their new music video, “Laudes Mortuorum and Roll Call Of The Newly Dead!” Pre-order the album at the links below and watch the video now! Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Kilter Performs William Berger’s “La Suspendida” Live at Culture Lab
If someone said let’s see a Jazz Metal Opera. I’d look confused for a second then I would be all in. That’s exactly what happened when I saw La Suspendida, “The Suspended Woman,” in Long Island City New York at The Phaxall Gallery’s Culture Lab for a three-night residency. It’s an innovative Opera that combines the best of Jazz and Metal music. This groundbreaking concert combines three seemingly different genres into a unique and dynamic sound that will be sure to wow audiences. The drama is based on a notorious incident in history where a doctor’s obsession with a young patient of his was so great that he kept her body as his lover after her untimely death.
ALBUM REVIEW: Imperial Triumphant – Spirit of Ecstasy
When the death metal scene blew up in the early nineties, it was exciting to watch fresh new blood delivering a much-needed kick up the backside to many lethargic established acts. However, with little room for growth and proliferation of bands all covering the same ground, stagnation, and panic soon set in. Just as their predecessors had found, forward-thinking and experimentation were often frowned upon while the alternative was perceived as merely playing safe or laziness. It was survival of the fittest in a catch-22 situation and the fans were a fickle and unforgiving judge.