Atargatis

The Profile

Atargatis is a German symphonic/gothic metal band formed in Regensburg in 1997, fronted by vocalist Stephanie Luzie. Releases include the albums Wasteland (2006) and Nova (2010) on Massacre Records, alongside earlier EPs.

Wasteland (2006, Massacre Records) features symphonic power metal with soprano vocals by Stephanie Luzie, male aggressive vocals, violin and keyboard textures, double kick rhythms, and cinematic/oriental-tinged themes; comparisons in the review include Nightwish and Leaves’ Eyes.

Review focuses on Atargatis’s 2006 album Wasteland, a symphonic power metal release on Massacre Records. Strong praise for Stephanie Luzie’s soprano and the male/female vocal interplay, with notes on violin and cinematic, oriental-tinged themes. Originality is questioned, but overall the album is deemed an engaging and pleasant surprise.