Earthquake Archives

Moonspell – From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep (Live Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeOctober 16, 2022

There is some great news on the Gothic Metal frontlines… Portugal’s own Moonspell has released a live album that specifically covers their outstanding 2021 release Hermitage. Entitled From Down Below – Live 80 Meters Deep, and released on Blu-Ray/DVD and as a standalone album September 23, ... Read More

Interview – Fernando Ribiero of Moonspell Talks Hermitage

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMarch 25, 2021

Few bands have captured the imagination of fans worldwide the way Moonspell has and continues to do so. Coming from the small nation of Portugal and achieving global success was not easy, and the poetic, dark, enriching collective has done so for nearly three decades ... Read More

Moonspell – Hermitage (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoFebruary 22, 2021

In nature, change brings growth, and growth is not always painless. The metamorphosis of certain creatures can leave the transforming organism vulnerable to attack, but afterwards the creature is often stronger and able to meet new challenges. Music is no different. Artists can either remain ... Read More

Knuckle Puck – 20/20 (Album Review)

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueSeptember 14, 2020

A decade ago, Illinois’ Pop Punk sensations Knuckle Puck formed in the Chicago ‘burbs with the goal of making musical mayhem. Progressing rapidly, they moved from cover songs to original material, delivering a series of EPs that got them signed to Rise Records in 2014. ... Read More

Moonspell – 1755 (Album Review)

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeNovember 2, 2017

One of the most intriguing characteristics of Heavy Metal, or any music for that matter, is that it’s language is universally understood. While the lyrics may be sung in various dialects, some listeners may or may not understand, the point as well as impact can still ... Read More