Out of Gothenburg, Sweden, Avatar is a band from a distant realm all their own. A unique entity, they play to both Rock and Metal audiences, making their appeal broad and fascinating to explore. With a history that dates back further than most people realize,...
Keeping an underground Metal band going strong for thirty years is not an easy task. Doing so without compromising the artistic vision one bit is an even bigger challenge. For Guitarist Andreas Nilsson of Naglfar, however, following the heart was the only path he could...
Just as 2019 began, legendary Swedish vocalist Mats Leven announced a solo project under the name Skyblood, and the eponymous debut is set for release Friday, November 22nd through Napalm Records.Looking back, Leven may have parted ways with Candlemass in the last throes of...
Raising high the pagan flag since 2003, Sweden’s prolific Ereb Altor has built their own foundation upon the bedrock of countrymen such as Bathory and Thyrfing, producing seven full-length albums of epic Norse-saga inspired Metal over the course of their career. On the 23rd of September...
Crashdïet has made their name in the sleaze. Literally. This Swedish Metal outfit pride themselves on cultivating a sound and style known as 'Sleaze Metal.' Think the filth of '80s Hair Metal tinged with grungy guitars and a hint of Sludge Metal influence.Hailing from...
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...
