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Insomnium – Heart Like A Grave (Album Review)

Nicholas FrancoNicholas FrancoOctober 1, 2019

As autumn leaves turn and tumble and the year falls to its death, the Finnish masters of melancholy known as Insomnium return with their eighth full-length album. Heart Like a Grave comes to us on October 4th, 2019 via Century Media Records, and sees the ... Read More

Jyrki 69 Talks 30 Years of The 69 Eyes, New Music + More

CrypticRockCrypticRockSeptember 25, 2019

Emerging from the shadows of Helsinki three decades ago, The 69 Eyes are one of Finland’s most beloved Rock-n-Roll treasures. A multi-platinum act, the self-proclaimed vampires have built their legacy by staying true to who they are no matter what the latest trends may be. ... Read More

The 69 Eyes – West End (Album Review)

Dara PattersonDara PattersonSeptember 12, 2019

The phenomena of a specific regional music sound filling international airways has existed for decades. Whether it be the British invasion with The Beatles or the magnitude of Korean Pop influence in recent years, both have created iconic images. That in mind, the Rock and ... Read More

Sonata Arctica – Talviyö (Album Review)

Nina MendeNina MendeSeptember 4, 2019

Winter is coming, and Sonata Arctica is bringing it along sooner than expected! How so? With their brand new album Talviyö set for release on Friday, September 6th through Nuclear Blast Records. Finnish for winter night, Talviyö marks the tenth overall studio album from the Power ... Read More

Tarja – In The Raw (Album Review)

Dara PattersonDara PattersonAugust 28, 2019

Finding purity amongst the obscurity and inauthentic facades that much of society hides behind is a complicated labyrinth to navigate. For someone as well-versed and awe-inspiringly talented as Finnish Vocalist Tarja Turunen, who has built a queendom in not only Heavy Metal but also in ... Read More

Aurora (Movie Review)

Sarah SalvaggioSarah SalvaggioApril 2, 2019

Finnish Filmmaker Miia Tervo (The Seal 2005, Little Snow Animal 2009) has created Aurora, a Dramatic Romcom that transcends borders and reason. Nominated for best Nordic film at 2019’s Göteborg Film Festival, Aurora made its North American premiere on March 10th at the SXSW Film Festival. ... Read More

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Insomnium – Heart Like A Grave (Album Review)