"First off we have AnaDies who is an awesome Metal-Rock band from Colorado Springs and has been featured in their Dark Arts Festival. Their music is melodic yet aggressive, fronted by female vocalist Christy with backing vocals by fellow band members, Jeff and Dave. Normally I am not a big fan of male growling amidst the lush singing, but in AnaDies' case it fits like a perfect glove to truly compliment the harsh with the hypnotic.

AnaDies' music can be found on iTunes and will likely appeal to fans of Within Temptation, Evanescence and Lacuna Coil. "

Clarissa - Autumnal Enchantress (http://autumnalenchant.blogspot.com)



"AnaDies is truly a welcome breath of fresh air to the emerging rise of the new rock genre sweeping the country. With a hint of Evanescence, but fully loaded with their very own original brand of emotion and heartfelt offerings made for the next level. The more I listen to AnaDies, the more I fall in love with each and every song.

Great songwriting skills that are sure to make an impact on those who appreciate the exceptional! The awesome voice of Christy Lumberg falls right in step with every note and ambient chord laid in her path. Guitarists Dave Zahara and Jeff Pyle deliver just the right touch, wizards with tone and melody - adding "only what's needed" ...a true sign of a professional! Bass and percussion never miss a beat - awesome rhythmic power! AnaDies songs would not be the same without the trademark emotional flare of Talia Hoit on keys.

This is a top notch production all around, and deserves major attention!! One would be foolish to let this one slip by. I fantasize that I will be able to say I had the album before you knew about them.."

Greg Cataline (MUEN Magazine)



"Putting together a band is like putting together a puzzle, sometimes pieces don't fit quite right, and the bigger the puzzle is the harder it gets putting it together, But with AnaDies, they took 6 excellent musicians, combined them and came up with a masterpiece. With the emotional lyrics and beautiful voice of Christy on lead vox, it's hard not to appreciate the hard work from this band. Talia's keyboard gives the sound an almost Gothic feel that is accented greatly by Tom's awesome bass lines. The amazing guitar work by Jeff and Dave really puts into aspect how much work is going into making this work. Isaac's intense drum beats pulls it together giving the music the fast pace that many have come to love. Although I only heard a demo, I definitely look forward to hearing the whole album."

Amanda - DJ Princess (wykkydbruradio.com)



"There are a lot of female-fronted metal bands on the radar of the mainstream music audience these days. Evanescence are now one of the best-selling bands in stores and on tour today. Lacuna Coil managed to stay off the radar for years and now they are making appearances on the Today Show. In This Moment scored a record deal based on their MySpace popularity alone. Revolver recently sponsored a “Hottest Chicks in Metal” tour that featured Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation, and a lineup of nothing but female -and female-fronted bands. That’s right, folks: The ladies are taking charge.

Given the recent fervor around this phenomenon, it is no surprise that labels are in a hurry to snatch up any band who draws a comparison to any of the aforementioned bands. Trend or no trend, there are few bands in this genre who actually do it right.

And how does a female-fronted metal band “do it right?” It seems simple, but striking the proper balance between the brutality and technical savvy demanded by today’s metalhead and the softer, more emotional sensibilities of a wider rock audience is no small task.

Fortunately, Colorado’s AnaDies are up to the challenge. Their newest demo, the four-track “Catalyst,” is a clear indication that this six-piece are about to take the music world by storm. There is something for everybody in these four songs. Talia Hoit’s gothic-tinged piano intro to “Regret” soon gives way to a chugging metal groove bound to get even the most discerning metal fan to take notice and bang his/her head in agreement. The haunting interlude of the song is beautifully complimented by the outro, when the gloves come off and the listener is treated to machine-gun drumming and guttural growls that let us know AnaDies mean business. “Unseen” is an extremely catchy rock song with plenty of chops, and the urgency of Christy Lumberg’s vocal delivery and guitarist Jeff Pyle’s amazing leads keep the listener hanging on to the last note. “Heaven Dying” is a metal-drenched emotional roller-coaster that at times recalls the Cranberries and Pat Benetar in their finer moments. The EP closes with “Nothing,” a song which encapsulates AnaDies‘ entire sound. The song opens with a mellow, dreamy soundscape which evokes A Perfect Circle’s “Vanishing,” but soon morphs into an infectious, heart-pounding, and expressive rock anthem that would even make Anathema take notice.

It’s not easy to make every music fan happy, and when it comes to female-fronted metal, not everyone does it “right.” Lacuna Coil does it right. Deadlock does it right. Sirenia and Echoes of Eternity fall desperately flat.

AnaDies, I am happy to report, does it right."

Jared Dierks (Noteworthy Productions)