"FIRST LIGHT is a must-have genuine dark rock album for every fan of gothic music."
Terra Relicta magazine, Slovenia

"Full of emotion and energy, FIRST LIGHT is an album that sets a high benchmark."
DJ Adz, Heresy on Midlands MetalHeads - The Home Of Rock Radio, Leicester, UK

“…full of morbid Gothic majesty, and delivered with mordant éclat…
this is good, really bloody good.”
Black Velvet Audio, online fanzine, UK

“[they] are an injection of fresh blood into the Goth music sphere…
a welcome addition to any Goth festival, club night or playlist.” 
Gothic Culture Magazine, USA

“…[an] unashamedly gothic debut album with some strong individual songs…
It all fits nicely into the Gothic genre they represent.”
Uber Rock, online fanzine, UK

“…It’s this variety [of songs] that really proves what a great band Westenra are… 
FIRST LIGHT is an album full of ideas and class that many rock fans will love,
not just fans of gothic rock. Well worth checking out.”
Powerplay Magazine, UK