Estrum

Estrum is one of the many cool bands that I've discovered on MySpace. Self-described as "female fronted progressive, melodic metal" this band is somewhat reminiscent of Evanescence but still entirely unique. Zena's vocals are powerful and haunting and the soundscape is dark and gritty but beautiful at the same time. Watch live footage of an Estrum show at the Dirty Dog Bar put to a recording of the song "Yours":


If you like their music, you can buy their EP here.

Lacuna Coil

I just found out that Lacuna Coil is coming to Calgary on May 26, playing Mac Hall. I find it kind of funny ("I find it kind of sad..." sorry, couldn't resist) because I have an Eventful Sticker for Lacuna Coil up on my MySpace profile, but as far as I can tell those 31 demands for them to come to Calgary had nothing to do with their actual choice of tour locations. Oh well, they're coming so it really doesn't matter what got them here!

I'm not familiar with their new album yet, so I might have to pick it up and give it a listen to before the concert. In the meantime, I've uploaded "Swamped" from their previous album Comalies to My Music Box. Enjoy!