folk metal

TÝR – Hel (Album Review)

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TÝR has made a name for themselves in Folk Metal as consistent champions in the field. Having released their first five full-length albums over the course of seven years, they quickly branded themselves as prolific purveyors of their craft. However, the band did take some ... Read More

Myrkur – Juniper (EP Review)

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Fresh off the release of her second album, Mareridt, in 2017, the semi-anonymous Myrkur is back with the Juniper EP on Friday, December 7, 2018 on Relapse Records.   The brainchild of Danish performer Amalie Bruun, the Black Metal outfit has grown steadily since its self-titled ... Read More

Korpiklaani – Kulkija (Album Review)

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European Folk music holds a special place in the hearts of many listeners. An age old style, it can not be mistaken for any other genre thanks to its elements of cultural storytelling mixed with unusual instrumentation. In Finland, one of the European world’s leaders ... Read More