Jolly Jackers released ‘Welcome to the Grind’. The band says about ghis album: “This album is different than our previous ones. It’s a rainbow of feelings, with the lowest lows and the highest highs in it. For the first time, we are telling you stories from the deep corners of our minds, things we haven’t talked about before. You’ll meet demons, nightmares, and dark thoughts haunting our minds… But also hope, and maybe the power as well to fight them all in the end.” Tracklist Welcome to the Grind Feed the Cat  I’m not Drunk  Dance in the Madnesshttps://youtu.be/pABsxSvmevA?si=10qw ..read more

On 31st May, Árstíðir lífsins return with their much anticipated sixth album titled ‘Aldrlok’. Similar to previous albums, ‘Aldrlok’ features nine songs with a total playing time of 82 minutes, and contains both modern and classic Black Metal elements, as well as ambient folklore patterns supported by dark chants and classical instruments. The pre-sale has started at Ván Records: https://van-records.com/New-products ‘Aldrlok’ is sung entirely in Old Norse-Icelandic and contains lyrics with heavy use of Skaldic and Eddic poetry. The story is based on both societal and mythological topics, and p ..read more

Sekengard will release a new album soon. ‘Creation’s Veil’ will be released 18th May. Tracklist Starfall Tollkirsche Gates of the Forest One More Round Tempest Time Flies When You’re Having Rum Weighing of the Heart Celestial Resonance Sekengard The post New Album Sekengard appeared first on ..read more

Mexican folk-metalband is working on an EP. Here’s their latest single ‘Travesia Pirata’. ‘La Taberna del tio’ was released a few months back. This song is featuring Arturo King Lemur (Lemuria) Kepler The post New Single Kepler appeared first on ..read more

Rating: 9/10 Release: 31 May 2024 Label: Napalm Records Following Týr’s latest effort, Battle Ballads, the band have hammered out another album. Their forthcoming compilation album collects the “best of” from the napalm years. Now those who have read one of this reviewer’s takes on compilation albums know there are two routes they can go. Either it can be a cash grab, or something special for fans involving content they know have been on demand for long. As for Týr, it isn’t the latter because these songs are well known, but it definitely isn’t the former because Týr is already at the top of t ..read more

Rating: 9/10 Release: 31 May 2024 Label: Hammerheart Records The Canadian one-man band SIG:AR:TYR is coming back with a new 9-tracks album called “Citadel of Stars” that will be released on the 31st of May. This album is coming after 8 years since the last album called “Northern” and it can be considered as a “landmark album. It is an experience you have never heard before, a journey to the stars!” as Daemonskald says in the Bandcamp’s description of the upcoming album. “Citadel of stars” has nine tracks that are, musically and technically speaking, very good and solid. Some of them are a ..read more

Prepare to embark on a journey through ancient Finnish folklore as Juha Jyrkäs, a pioneer of Finnish folk metal, released his highly anticipated album “Väinämöinen” on February 29, 2024. Inspired by Väinämöinen, a legendary figure in Finnish and Karelian mythology, the album delves deep into themes of self-reflection, human emotions, and the mystical realms of the occult. All lyrics are written in the traditional Finnic “Kalevala meter,” reflecting the poetic tradition of the Finnish national epic, Kalevala. Juha Jyrkäs, known for his work as a folk metal innovator and his contributions to ban ..read more

This monumental work marks the final chapter of their ambitious trilogy, “Trilogy of Death”, which took it´s start with the critically acclaimed gem ’Nattarvet‘ which then led on to the mighty ’Archive‘. Now the band released a video for the track ‘Ro’. ’THE STAR‘ takes the listeners on a profound journey through a dying universe, and acts as the last breath in a cosmos we perhaps didn’t deserve. Wormwood has cemented its position as a leading force in the Swedish metal scene. ’Nattarvet‘ and ’Arkivet‘ have led the band to national chart successes and several nominations for prestigious indus ..read more

Verikalpa has released ‘Tuomio’ today. ‘Tuomio’ is the most accessible record ever in Verikalpa’s discography, and yet another intense and aggressive display of power.  Here’s a video for ‘Arvon Tuomari’, first single taken from the new album ‘Tuomio’. 8 The new album of the Finnish alcoholic trolls showcases an exceptional guitar work and a pristine production, enhancing the majestic melodies for which they are known for and taking their songwriting to the next level.  Lyrically-wise, this is a mixed bag of fictional stories about drinking, partying, fighting, and of course a bunch ..read more

Midgard released a new album ‘Shlyakhom Heroyiv’ (The Way of Heroes). Tracklist Blyskavka Shlyakhom Heroyiv Stepom Oberih Vartovi Rytual Vidʹma Mavky Kryla Prominʹ Sontse U Ochakh Molʹfara Valhalla Zve Mene Maty Kazala Midgard The post Midgard released new Album appeared first on ..read more