WHEN AUTUMN ENDS (2013 / 2014)


"A truly successful work for fans of Nightwish or Within Temptation with a tantalizing hint of the exotic." --- Amboss Magazine (Germany)

"...the impression of this album (is) that the music is more mature, more mature than the previous album. When Autumn Ends brings the listener to explore a very interesting journey to follow." --- Sick of Soul Metalzine 

"Blodwen means “mountain white flower” in welsh, a name that points the orientation of their music: atmospheric epic metal with opera vocals by Bernice Nikki. Along with the folk and medieval scales which gifted guitarist Alexander Lexy follows, you get a dark yet impressionable combo free of senseless brutality and pretentious melancholy. Take for instance, “Blue Romance” a wonderful ballad which kicks off from Clannad’s soundscapes and develops into a theatrical epic, or the closing track “Riverfall” a power but delicate metal theme." --- Tribe4Mian Webzine
"There are times when a Metal audiophile is taken aback by a discovery they have made, and this is one of them. With more material (which I hope they release soon!) I can see this band doing very well, not only for their local scene, but they sure deserve international attention." --- Metal Temple (10/10)

"Blodwen remains an impressive outfit. “When Autumn Ends” takes the listener on a journey of different emotions and nuances which is all the more impressive based on its 20-minute playing time... Great stuff!" --- Female Metal Webzine (85/100)

"Those who like Tarja's (ex-Nightwish) solo albums will surely adore Blodwen as well. Considering the scene of later years where many mainstream bands decide to place stress on edginess and the catchy aspect (sometimes at the expense of the feelings), we actually need bands who allow to sit back and relax and feel the innocence and simplicity. It is very interesting to see what paths Blodwen will take, but one thing is for sure, I personally will be waiting for a new release that will continue this journey." --- Metal Storm (8/10)

"Blodwen, Band ini telah menciptakan beberapa sensasi musik yang benar-benar luar biasa. Mendengarkan album ini seperti menonton sebuah soundtrack film." --- East Jakarta Media (85/100)

"Meski hanya berisikan 5 lagu saja Blodwen mampu membuat saya menjadi puas untuk mendengarkan karya mereka secara seluruhnya... Saya seperti mendengarkan lagu dari band Nightwish versi Indonesianya." --- Pasukan Jihad Webzine

BLACK SYMPHONY (2010)

"On the subject of Blodwen's musicianship, this female-fronted band could stand-out themselves among many acts of the such genre. Lead vocalist Bernice Nikki has strong vocals signature. Her soprano delivery, possibly will remind people to both Tarja Turunen (ex-Nightwish) and Sharon Den Adel (Within Temptation)... Then about guitarist Alexander Lexy, beyond question, he is the man behind Blodwen's musical works. His awesome and proficient guitar solos, should be one of the reasons why people should check this Black Symphony out!" --- Sputnik Music
"...Crossing between Amberian Dawn and Nightwish, this is one of Indonesia's hidden treasures... Blodwen are a band to watch out for, bringing the best of Modern style Metal with the eccentric Oriental culture." --- Global Metal Apocalypse (UK)

"...All in all, this band has all it takes to become Asia's first leading symphonic rock act."  --- Metal Storm 

"Blodwen are the FIRST band from Indonesia to enter the annuls of Ravenheart...she (Bernice Nikki) can do everything from deep crooning to folk to powerful rock to semi operatic to full operatics, what a range!...In Bernice they have a singer who can take on the best of the west." --- RavenHeart (UK)

"...Conclusion, go pick this one up, for the people who are looking for something that carries as much thought as it does sound, this one is for you." --- Night Spirit (Norway)

"First thing, guitarists should love this band. There is plenty of inspired Yngwie-esque guitar virtuosity going on here courtesy of Alexander Lexy... Blodwen strike a perfect balance between musicianship and good songs. It is not all about musicians trying to show off. On "Black Symphony", Blodwen delivers a powerful metal opus that should appeal to musicians and non-musicians alike."  --- Femme Metal (UK)

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Reviewed in GitarPlus Magazine, MetalPit Section (Feb-March 2014 Edition)
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Reviewed in GitarPlus Magazine, MetalPit section (May-June 2013 Edition)

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