After getting spoiled in 2022 with a swath of new magnificent albums, I found myself needing to put more thought into what pieces marked the highlights of 2023 in metal. That said, there...
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Skálmöld – Ydalir
Icelandic viking metal band Skálmöld is set to release a new album, “Ýdalir,” on August 18. This six person ensemble, whose name translates to “Age of Swords”, was founded over ten years ago by...
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Skálmöld – Vögguvísur Yggdrasils
The Icelandic pagans of Skálmöld are back with their 4th studio record Vögguvísur Yggdrasils (translated as Yggdrasil’s lullabies/songs). The previous record Með vættum – read the review here – (and the albums before) were...
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Skálmöld – Með Vættum
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again:Skálmöld are a breath of fresh air in a sometimes-stale folk metal scene. If you’ve listened to the band, then you know what I’m talking about...
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