Sample Reviews - extracts ('End of an Era'
Sleaszy Rider Records):

Nocturnal Euphony (http://www.nocturnaleuphony.com/weepingsilence/endofanera.php)

"Many of the promos we get end up in a pile that are never touched again after a few listens. This album I just found myself picking up again and again."

Melodic Hard Rock Today (http://www.melodichardrocktoday.tk/)

"I can't hardly wait to hear what they manage to create next time. So if you're looking for something that stands out in the crowd of female fronted bands you have to check out Weeping Silence!" 98/100

Sonic Cathedral (http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/)

"What there is ... is some of the finest gothic doom metal I’ve ever heard, by some of the finest musicians I’ve ever heard." 9/10

Ravenheart Music (http://www.ravenheartmusic.com/news.html)

"Vocalist Rachel Grech has a truly magnificent voice, a mix of Marcela Bovio and Sharon Den Adel. They have another album in the can and are looking for a label; they deserve to have companies beating down the door to sign them." 8.5/10

Heavy Metal Cosmos (http://www.heavymetalcosmos.gr/en/reviews/)

The album lead by the ethereal vocals of Rachel Grech, is an excellent sample of melancholic/atmospheric slow metal that reminds intensely of The Gathering’s 'Mandyllion'. 8/10

Sea of Tranquillity (http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=7185)

"This is a group that has a lot of promise. The record company sent me a sample of their next album along with this one and I can tell you now, I can't wait to hear it!" 4/5

Des Filles et Des Riffs (http://www.desfillesetdesriffs.fr/)

"Weeping Silence nous propose un metal atmo planant et mélancolique dans la lignée d'un The 3rd and the mortal … Le chant féminin est magnifique et plein d'émotions, avec un timbre et des mélodies qui vous feront penser à The gathering ... Leur second album sort bientôt et promet d'être tout aussi sublime... donc à ne pas rater! A découvrir au plus vite!" 16/20

Behind the Veil (http://members.lycos.co.uk/behindtheveil/index_frames.htm)

"End of an Era is the name and doom metal is the game. What impressed me from the start is the female vocals which really create a dark gloomy atmosphere like the style of the band demands, but also the power in some tracks with the heavy guitars and the hard pounding drums which are really something! The album consists of eight tracks with a total of forty three minutes which will please everyone and will offer dark moments of listening." 7/10

Babylon Mag (http://www.babylonmagazine.net/)

"I nostri, evidentemente appassionati di doom anni '90 inglese ma seguaci anche di gothic metal sdolcinato sono fautori di un genere piuttosto accessibile … e ricco di episodi quasi ambient: basti ascoltare le estranianti intro e outro 'spiritiche' in stile Sopor Aeternus … in questo lavoro la serenità è garantita da tappeti di tastiere e dai vocalizzi della cantante, che sembrano rassicurare l'ascoltatore portandolo lontano da questo mondo di tragedie su un percorso lineare fatto di dolci melodie." 7/10

Zware Metalen (http://www.zwaremetalen.com/recensie/)

"Het is ontegensprekelijk dat deze mensen fan zijn van Within Temptation. De link op hun MySpace neemt alle twijfel trouwens weg. De zanglijnen, de feërieke sfeer, het gebruik van sprookjeszachte synths, de atmosferische nummers ... Alles wijst erop dat het hier gaat om fans. En toch ga ik ze niet afschilderen als complete klonen. De nummers vertonen creativiteit, en de stemklank van zangeres Rachel is anders dan die van Sharon, soms benadert het zelfs dat van Anneke van Giersbergen." 73/100

The Metal Observer (http://www.metal-observer.com/articles.php?lid=1&sid=1&id=15576)

"Malta’s Weeping Silence come announced as Doom Metal of the romantic side, I would say that very catchy Gothic Metal with doomy note hits the nail on the head pretty well, complete with violin and more or less fragile female vocals … Best known member of the band is former Forsaken guitarist Mario Ellul … The style … puts a lot more emphasis on atmosphere than anything else, with lush keyboards preparing the ground for the slow and measured Gothic Metal, where the guitars are mostly used as rhythm instrument, while the keyboard and violin take the lead more often than the six strings, which in those instances are very unobtrusive … While listening to this, I’ve come to the conclusion that Weeping Silence could without problems stand between Within Temptation and After Forever, as they undoubtedly have been strongly influenced at least by the former." 6.5/10

Negative-Existence (http://http://negative-existence.com/)

“Weeping Silence … exhibit a delectable charm and class that keeps them a cut above the rest with their seemingly gothic inspired branch of doom metal that incorporates a variety of influences and divine instrumentation … The bass, which is distinctly audible, the harmonious female vocals and the exceptional keyboards which oddly contain the most emotive passages, allowing the listener to sway along to this classically inspired section, feeling every twist and turn of the divinity that pushes through the hollow guitars … I’ll be interested to see where they go from here.”

Promo2009 (from Theatre of Life) Distributed by Alkemist-Fanatix Europe

Femme Metal (http://www.femmemetal.net/WeepingSilencePromo09Rev.htm )

"Weeping Silence plays Symphonic Power Metal with Goth and Doom undertones. In 2008, the band released their full-length debut, "End of an Era", now Weeping Silence are back with a new 4-song, 25-minute promo CD. The 4-songs contained on the promo CD feature sweeping, epic arrangements and intricately played musicianship. Rachel Grech leads the way with her strong and clear vocal style. The opener, "Promises Broken" begins with a heavy riff and develops into a mid-paced tempo of an opener and immediately the full scope of this talented band is on display. Lead vocalist, Rachel Grech has a nice range as her vocals soar over the excellent musicianship. "Dark Waters" and "Within White Walls" are exceptional as well. The final track, "Innocent Cries" is over 7-minutes long and it brings the CD to a rousing conclusion. I have never been familiar with Weeping Silence prior to hearing this excellent promo CD, but now I am a fan. With their promo CD, Weeping Silence combines all of the elements that I look for in a band. I am sure that Weeping Silence will appeal to fans of the Symphonic Power Metal genre … 90/100"

Des Filles et Des Riffs ((http://desfillesetdesriffs.fr/) )

"“This promo CD contains 4 tracks from the upcoming album of Weeping Silence ... Note also that a 5th single from that album will be available on the compilation ‘Des Filles et Des Riffs’ Vol.1 I discovered the group with "End of an era" and had been completely conquered by their enchanting music, full of finesse and emotion ... The group continues its momentum with a sweet and soaring atmospheric metal, based on the emotional and the beautiful voice of the singer ... However, we note a certain evolution, with titles a little more on the technical side ... The band also adds a touch of symphonic orchestrations through fairly discrete choirs. We salivate before the main dish! Expected result!” 15.5/20 (translated from French)

The Ship Magazine (http://www.theshipmagazine.com/weeping-silence---promo-2009.htm)

"“... con una certa fissazione per la musica neo-classica e l’heavy piu melodico e orchestrale, sfornano un dischetto che nulla a che vedere con la pomposità che ci si può immaginare e con i deliri sinfonici di certe band dediti al sound descritto. Opera complessa che svela tutta la sua bellezza un po’ alla volta, con più di un ascolto, ma capace di conficcare freddi spilli nel nostro cuore ... Promo piacevole e per niente superfluo.” 70/100

Metallus (http://www.metallus.it/recensione.asp?id=9254&p=0)

“Ormai sulla scena da diverso tempo, gli Weeping Silence tornano a distanza di due anni con un terzo album, “Theater Of Life”, anticipato da un promo di quattro canzoni. La voce di Rachel Grech e le tastiere di Alison Ellul simboleggiano a pieni voti lo stile gothic tipico della band ... Nel complesso l'ep promette bene, anche se di certo non spicca in quanto ad originalità.” 6.5/10