Finland Archives

Swallow the Sun – When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJanuary 21, 2019

Laying a foundation nearly two decades ago, Finland’s Swallow the Sun has become a leader in the Metal sub-genre of Death-Doom. Building their legacy brick by brick, their sound has often been ominous in nature, dark in subject matter, yet undeniably melodic and beautiful in ... Read More

Interview – Jasse Von Hast Talks Tomb of Finland & Charon

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 13, 2018

There must be something in the Baltic Sea surrounding Finland, because it has become a breeding ground for Heavy Metal and Rock bands through the years. From the flourishing underground scene to the mass international success of artists such as Nightwish and Apocalyptica, Finland has certainly ... Read More

Korpiklaani & Arkona Storm Into Los Angeles 11-18-18

Lisa BurkeLisa BurkeNovember 22, 2018

The opportunity to see the same bands return to tour North America year after year is simply taken for granted by many residing in the region. A privilege many other corners of the world are not offered, the largest oversight is that these bands, who ... Read More

Interview – Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 30, 2018

Ever wonder what a cold, dark winter in the Baltic state Finland might feel like? Well, if you are not opposed to Heavy Metal music, Wolfheart would be a good soundtrack – cold, dark, harsh, yet beautiful. The vision of talented Multi-instrumentalist Tuomas Saukkonen, in ... Read More

Interview – Heidi Parviainen of Dark Sarah

Adrian BreemanAdrian BreemanOctober 18, 2018

Finnish lyric soprano Heidi Parviainen may be just out of the first decade of her musical career, but her résumé reads with enough work to fill twice that amount of time. After entering the Metal scene with Finnish artist troupe Amberian Dawn, she recorded four strong ... Read More

Interview – Floor Jansen Talks Northward, Nightwish, + More

CrypticRockCrypticRockOctober 10, 2018

Here is a good mental note to take, never say never. No one knows what tomorrow will bring, and even the best laid plans sometimes do not pan out. Proof of life’s uncertainty, versatile Vocalist Floor Jansen was cruising along with her band ReVamp, when all ... Read More

Finland

Swallow the Sun – When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light (Album Review)

Interview – Jasse Von Hast Talks Tomb of Finland & Charon

Korpiklaani & Arkona Storm Into Los Angeles 11-18-18

Interview – Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart

Interview – Heidi Parviainen of Dark Sarah

Interview – Floor Jansen Talks Northward, Nightwish, + More

Swallow the Sun – When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light (Album Review)

Interview – Jasse Von Hast Talks Tomb of Finland & Charon

Korpiklaani & Arkona Storm Into Los Angeles 11-18-18

Interview – Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart

Interview – Heidi Parviainen of Dark Sarah

Interview – Floor Jansen Talks Northward, Nightwish, + More

This Week in Horror Movie History – High Tension (2005)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Idle Hands (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Toxic Avenger (1986)

Developing Artist Showcase – Augustine

Developing Artist Showcase – Ovtlier

Developing Artist Showcase – Moonfall

Interview – Joshua John Miller & M.A Fortin

Interview – Bonnie Bartlett

Interview – Buck Dharma of Blue Öyster Cult

Joy Oladokun – Observations From a Crowded Room (Album Review)

Victory – Circle of Life (Album Review)

Elevation (Movie Review)