Vreid- “The Sound of the River”‡ Video
Norway’s Vreid bring a really melodic face to modern black metal. The thrashy riffs and moody interludes throughout the band’s new album, V, aren’t usually so pronounced on an album of this style, but...
View ArticleVreid- V
When it comes to black metal, Vreid’s V is as melodic and thrashy as they come. It’s actually difficult to simply call it a black metal album. The production is fantastic, and the musicianship is...
View ArticleStream Kvelertak’s New LP
Stream: Kvelertak – Meir Norway’s Kvelertak are dropping their highly anticipated sophomore LP this month via Roadrunner records, but you can stream the whole thin now via the link above. Enjoy! Check...
View ArticleWardruna –“AnsuR”
A deep, dark, drone-y track from the new Wardruna album, Runaljod – Yggdrasil. These guys are a Norwegian project that takes a pretty gloomy approach to recreating the folk music of their homeland....
View ArticleKvelertak – Meir
Kvelertak delivers once again with high energy, solid production, anthemic melodies, catchy choruses, and a tastefully executed blend of influences: rock ‘n’ roll, black metal, hardcore punk, and heavy...
View ArticleUlver – Messe I.X-VI.X
Messe I.X-VI.X by Ulver Commissioned for Tromsø Kulturhus, Messe I.X-VI.X is an epic and eclectic collaboration between Norwegian black metal outfit Ulver, the Tromsø Chamber Orchestra, and the Arctic...
View ArticleÅrabrot –“The Story of Lot”
“The Story of Lot,” the last single from Norwegian noise rock collective Årabrot, is a left-field turn from an already left-field band. The 15-minute piece is comprised of Kjetil Nernes recounting...
View ArticleMayhem –“Psywar”
Norwegian black metal titan Mayhem is back with their first new material since 2007′s Ordo Ad Chao and the departure of longtime guitarist Blasphemer. The band will be releasing its currently untitled...
View ArticleMayhem –“VI.Sec.”
Next month, previously mentioned Norwegian black metal titan Mayhem will return with its first album in seven years, Esoteric Warfare. And as their label observes, they are indeed “back with a...
View ArticleSupersilent –“12.1″
On its 12th album, Norway’s eminent free improvisational outfit Supersilent is still managing to turn out some pretty evocative and extraordinary music. Having dabbled in avant-garde jazz, EAI, noise,...
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