Memories keep us living with a good heart and head on our shoulders, so if there is a chance to relive memorable moments, then why not take it?Hoping to recapture some of those fond moments, Entombed celebrated the 25th Anniversary of 1991's Clandestine with a...
The European Metal scene is full of thriving culture full of bands passionate about their craft. Among the top contenders in Melodic Death Metal, is Sweden's own Viking tribe, Amon Amarth. Going strong for over 25 years now, they are set to release their 11th...
Most have heard the title 'Gothenburg Sound,' but do they really understand its origins? Well, without giving too much of a history lesson, the sound/style was originated and developed in Sweden's second largest city, a seaside hub, Gothenburg. Here is where bands such as At the...
The end of one path leads into the next, thus beginning a fresh, exciting new journey. Spending 16 years as guitarist in the popular Swedish Dark Metal acts Katatonia, in 2010, Fredrick Norrman decided to bid farewell to his longtime bandmates...
Innovation is the key to a successful future in all aspects of life, including the world of Heavy Metal. Ahead of the curve, in the early '90s Swedish Metal act Meshuggah strongly impacted the future of the genre, offering their own, unique brand of Progressive...
Imagine looking down a dimly lit grand spiral staircase with white marble steps and a black, Gothic inspired railing leading to a black marble dance floor filled with magic, mayhem, and the undead. That is just the beginning of the kinds of dark fantasy Swedish...
The line between performers and musicians lurks in the shadow of a dark underground, one where few dare to traipse and even fewer dominate. Releasing seventh studio album Avatar Country on January 12, 2018 via Entertainment One, Avatar steps beyond the Big Top for their...
It is said that absence makes the heart grow fonder, that the further the distance, the longer the duration, that the yearning builds ever so slowly. Such is the case in the darkened hearts of Katatonia's North American fan base who has waited four long years...
Melodic composition and aggression, when done right, create an emotional tidal wave that can not be denied. Unifying the two in one neatly packed gift for 27 years now, Sweden's Dark Tranquillity are the unsung heroes of Melodic Death Metal. Dedicated to the subgenre of...
