Some of you might know that I am a sucker for a good story in a record. When you look at the Gloryhammer records, the story continues in “Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex”. And what a story it is. Have you ever killed a goblin on the moon? Have you ever rode an eagle […]
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Månegarm – Fornaldarsagor
Månegarm have always been a key name in the Pagan/Folk Metal world. One reason is the sheer fact that they’ve been around since 1995 (which positions them basically as one of the pioneering bands) and the second is that they’ve managed to on one hand keep the core of fans loyal throughout the years, by […]
Wolfheart – Constellation of the Black Light
After a Summer in Europe that has been hotter than Hell on most days, the heralds of the fall have finally come. Nights are longer, leaves have started falling and temperatures has appreciably dropped. To much more bearable levels. The equinox has touched the Old World, a summoning of and to Inside. ‘Go inside and […]
Arkona – Krahm
A black and white album cover showing three hooded figures, two with knives. On the background a starry sky or maybe eyes in the darkness. A gateway to another world and ravens to show the way. These elements can be seen on the appealing contemporary artwork that is the album cover of Krahm, the eight […]
Heidevolk – Vuur van Verzet
If you have any familiarity with the folk metal genre, you will know Heidevolk. The Dutch band has been active in the scene for roughly 16 years and conquered its rightful place on countless tour posters and festival line-ups. Although the band’s own lineup has changed over the years, two pillars – drummer Joost and […]
Summoning – With Doom We Come
Ever since the release of the debut album Lugburz (1995), the atmospheric black metal masters Summoning have reigned over Middle Earth. Few bands manage to tell long lost tales in a similar, fascinating way as these Austrians do, with a truly unique sound, consisting of majestic soundscapes blended with hazy, distorted guitars. Summoning’s previous effort, […]
Moonspell – 1755
Portuguese band Moonspell is one of the most established bands when it comes to dark metal. They are also the first band of this genre that I encountered when I started my journey into metal a long time ago, and I guess I am not the only one to who has this experience. The band […]
Satyricon – Deep calleth upon Deep
Black metal legends SATYRICON have revealed their highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Deep calleth upon Deep’ is set for release on 22nd September on Napalm Records. The iconic duo fronted by visionary Satyr has unveiled a lyric video for the album title track and first single from the band’s upcoming masterpiece. Listen to Satyricon – […]
Hate – Tremendum
A few weeks ago, I was happy to find yet another album of Hate in my inbox. It has barely been two years since I reviewed their previous album Crusade:Zero and I can’t get enough of this band, so Tremendum was welcomed in this household with open arms. Hate has walked on the blackened death […]
Life Of Agony – A Place Where There’s No More Pain
Brooklyn metal band Life Of Again are back with their first new studio album in 12 years. A Place Where There’s No More Pain is the follow up of Broken Valley (2005) after which a turbulent era started for the band and especially for vocalist Mina Caputo, who came out as a transgender in the […]