Finland Archives

Sinisthra- The Broad and Beaten Way (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMay 11, 2020

Tomi Joutsen has made quite a name for himself as the vocalist of elite Finnish Metal institution Amorphis, but prior to his commitment to the Helsinki based unit, he sang for a band called Sinisthra. Having released just one album in 2005, the band remained ... Read More

…and Oceans – Cosmic World Mother (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoMay 4, 2020

Those who were raised with Extreme Metal music all tend to have one thing in common. They never truly leave the fold. Out of the billions of humans infesting our planet, this form of expression most certainly appeals to only a finite number of them. ... Read More

Marko Hietala – Pyre Of The Black Heart (Album Review)

Dara PattersonDara PattersonJanuary 24, 2020

While being best known for his work as bassist and vocalist of Nightwish, there is much more to Marko Hietala than meets the eye. A multi-talented musician and songwriter, at long last he is set to to deliver his debut solo album, Pyre Of The ... Read More

Interview – Jarno Salomaa of Shape of Despair

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 11, 2019

Formed out the icy, lengthy winters of Finland, Shape of Despair has been at the forefront of Doom Metal for 20 years. The vision of former Rapture Guitarist Jarno Salomaa, Shape of Despair’s music is complete with dark, open melodies and haunting vocals from Natalie ... Read More

Michael Monroe – One Man Gang (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeOctober 7, 2019

One of Finland’s most well-known musicians, Hanoi Rocks’ Michael Monroe is back with his brand new solo album One Man Gang. Set for release on Friday, October 18th through Silver Lining Music, it marks his eleventh overall studio album and first since 2015’s Blackout States. ... Read More

Interview – Jan Rechberger of Amorphis

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoOctober 7, 2019

Approaching their 30th anniversary of existence, Amorphis has established themselves as the premier metal band from Finland. Initially begun out of a love for grindcore and death metal, they have lived up to their name through the years, shifting styles and utilizing Folk, Progressive, and ... Read More

Finland

Sinisthra- The Broad and Beaten Way (Album Review)

…and Oceans – Cosmic World Mother (Album Review)

Marko Hietala – Pyre Of The Black Heart (Album Review)

Interview – Jarno Salomaa of Shape of Despair

Michael Monroe – One Man Gang (Album Review)

Interview – Jan Rechberger of Amorphis

Sinisthra- The Broad and Beaten Way (Album Review)

…and Oceans – Cosmic World Mother (Album Review)

Marko Hietala – Pyre Of The Black Heart (Album Review)

Interview – Jarno Salomaa of Shape of Despair

Michael Monroe – One Man Gang (Album Review)

Interview – Jan Rechberger of Amorphis

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This Week In Horror History – Phantasm: OblIVion (1998)

Developing Artist Showcase – Nao Yoshioka

Developing Artist Showcase – The Dales

Developing Artist Showcase – Buzzy Lee

Interview – Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire

Interview – Ryan Meyer of Highly Suspect

Interview – Corey Schenck of Pangaea

The Foreshadowing – New Wave Order (Album Review)

Anthony Raneri – Everyday Royalty (EP Review)

Stockholm Bloodbath (Movie Review)