Carmen Simoes Discography of CDs

Carmen Simoes discography Recording information: Antfarm Studios, Aarhus, Denmark (06/2011-09/2011). Photographer: Paulo Moreira. Arranger: Benny Richter. Personnel: Carmen Simoes, Fernando Ribeiro, Crystal Mountain Singers, Silvia Guerreiro (vocals); Pedro Paixao (guitar, keyboards); Ricardo Amorim (guitar); Valter Freitas, Opus Diabolicum (cello); Mike Gaspar (drums). Audio Mixer: Tue Madsen.

Carmen Simoes music CDs Ava Inferi's fourth album doesn't stand out from the crowded glut of doom goth releases of its time, but that doesn't mean it's without merit. Rune Eriksen's songs plod along morbidly, striving more for dark atmosphere than memorable choruses. Really, no track registers as a memorable, distinctive entity, except perhaps "The Heathen Island" with its horror film samples, though it is a welcome moment when Eriksen lends his brooding Andrew Eldritch-like voice to "The Living End." Lead singer Carmen Simoes is no slouch, but when she lingers in high octaves, as she's prone, some listeners will likely reach for the skip or delete button. The band's theatrical moody approach to goth rock isn't original by any stretch, but Onyx is a likable and listenable -- yet tame -- offering. ~ Tim DiGravina Recording information: Bandido's Warehouse Of Stolen Bikerparts, Lisboa, PT (06/2010-08/2010); TopRoom Studio, Grindvoll, NO (06/2010-08/2010); Ultrasound Studio, Moita, PT (06/2010-08/2010); Your Tomb, Almada, PT (06/2010-08/2010). Arranger: Rune Eriksen. Personnel: Carmen Simoes (vocals); André Sobral (guitar); Rune Eriksen (guitars, sampler, background vocals); Joao "Bandido" Samora (drums). Audio Mixer: Dan Swanö.

Carmen Simoes CD discography Ava Inferi could be described as metal's Norwegian/Portuguese connection. The band was founded in Portugal by Norwegian guitarist Rune Eriksen, aka Blasphemer (who is well known in death metal/black metal circles for his contributions to the notorious Mayhem), but all of the other members are Portuguese, including lead singer Carmen Simoes, bassist Jaime S. Ferreira, and drummer Joao Samora. The very fact that Ava Inferi includes a ...

Carmen Simoes albums On 2008's NIGHT ETERNAL, Portugal's preeminent black-metal act Moonspell presents a gloriously dramatic set of goth-leaning songs. Working in the fantastical vein of Cradle of Filth, the ensemble, led by singer Fernando Ribeiro, aims for dark Wagnerian grandeur on songs such as the title track and "Scorpion Flower," reinforcing its status as a popular European metal band. Recording information: Antfarm Studios, Aarhus, Denmark (11/2007-01/2008); Inferno Studios, Portugal (11/2007-01/2008). Arrangers: Carmen Simoes; Patricia Andrade; Waldemar Sorychta . Personnel: Carmen Simoes, Patricia Andrade, Anneke van Giersbergen (vocals). Audio Mixer: Tue Madsen.

Carmen Simoes songs Like Season of Mist labelmates Gonin-Ish and Cantata Sangui, Ava Inferi feature fierce metal cut by otherworldly female vocals. On the latter band's BLOOD OF BACCHUS, the Portuguese-based quintet possesses quite a goth vibe throughout -- but unlike its labelmates Cantata Sangui, the group accomplishes this not with the aid of keyboards and samples, but solely with the vocals provided by frontwoman Carmen Simoes. What also sets Ava Inferi apart from the others is that they base their sound heavily around shifting moods -- there are few moments of all-out headbanging fury, as evidenced by such tracks ...