Over a career spanning twenty-six years and counting, Sweden’s Pagan Metal minions Thyrfing were one of the earliest bands to take the ‘Viking’ era of Bathory and run with it. Now out on August 27, 2021, via Despotz Records, comes Vanagandr, their ninth studio album...
One of the most iconic bands of the Folk and Viking Metal world is Haugesund, Norway's renowned and creative Einherjer. Formed in 1993 by Drummer Gerhard Storesund and Bassist/Vocalist Frode Glesnes, the band took the foundation of Bathory and etched a major foothold in the...
Coming out of Haugesund, Norway in the recesses of the very early 1990s, Einherjer erupted from the heartland of Black Metal to the tune of their own war drum. Eschewing the trappings and tempo of the darkest of musical extremity, if not its anti-Christian sentiments,...
Living in a time where lengthy travel bans do not permit us from first-hand overseas music and culture experiences, at least we explore newly created albums from far away lands. One band that deserves this exploration is Finland's Korpiklaani, and hitting the market Friday, February...
In 2018, Leaves’ Eyes gave us Sign of the Dragonhead, and now they are back with the conceptual epic The Last Viking. AFM Records delivers the grand finale to their Viking saga on Friday, October 23, 2020. When Leaves’ Eyes are the subject at hand, you...
With the world in upheaval, and most borders still closed due to COVID-19, it has become a challenge to absorb any outside culture. From a live music stand point, concerts are few and far between. However, from an overall musical standpoint, 2020 has been a...
What the world needs now is Pirate Metal, sweet Pirate Metal. Realizing that they are the only thing that there’s just too little of, Alestorm are back from Mexico and they are ready to present you filthy landlubbers with Curse of the Crystal Coconut. So,...
While one may not consider North Carolina to be a hotbed of Viking activity, for the Melodic Folk Metal band Aether Realm, it is the home of their red-blooded type of Northman. Now, for the first time in three years, they return with Redneck Vikings...
When life hits a milestone, often a celebration or commemoration of that accomplishment is in order. In a musician's career, this can come for a variety of exciting reasons, inspiring musical works encompassing the vibe and experience in its entirety. In the case of Amalie Bruun...
German Folk Metal progenitors Suidakra are set to release Echoes of Yore through MDD Records on Friday, November 15th. With 2018's Cimbric Yarns still fresh in the minds of listeners, the band launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund and re-record a classic track list. The...
