During these last months, and obviously even during last few years, it seems that the traditional metal is again spreading among the metal fans. Furthermore, which is even more important, one could easily notice that those bands that are more traditional oriented are delivering some of the best efforts at the scene. So, Doom Metal…

As a matter of fact Falkenbach is one of my favorite bands when it comes to Folk and Viking Metal. Falkenbach has survived many changes within the music but primordial idea has stayed the same. From the debut album to new one, although that there are obviously some musical developing, you can easily say that…

AETERNUS, the pioneers of Norwegian so called dark metal have a brand new record out. And, indeed ”…and the Seventh His Soul Detesteth” brings back the atmosphere of older times when this band was on highly rated. And, after so many years AETERNUS are back with very brutal and dark sound, to conquer once more…

Manegarm has just issued their 8th full-length for Napalm Records. They have also just finished successful tour with Ereb Altor so definitely we’re witnessing the best era when it comes to Manegarm’s history… Hello there! You are right now on the tour with Ereb Altor so tell us something about the touring days. Are you…

Mr. Haavard Elefson, also known worldwide as Mortiis, indeed was a surreal figure inside Scandinavian metal circles. In fact, he has started his unpredictable career as a bass-player of Emperor. Later on, he founded the one-man-forest-troll-keyboard-band named just like himself, Mortiis, and also some side keyboard projects like Vond, Morgana Lefay¦ Nowadays, he is more…

Bal-Sagoth has always been one of my favourite bands. If I was to make a list of favourite bands, these Englishmen would be found in the top ten, maybe even the top 5. This band has been a beacon of originality, even when they were in the underground. Known for their long titles, acrobatic live…

Suffolk heavyweights Cradle Of Filth returns totally rejuvenated with their new offering “Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa” on Peaceville to show that their return to form with previous one was no fluke and truly this time they have treated us with one symphonic beast of an album which reminded us on their best days. We have…

StormWarrior are definitely now in the front line when it comes to German Traditional Power or Speed Metal. They have just released their latest effort ”Heathen Warrior” which offers indeed quality metal when it comes to Germany. Since the latest issues from Iron Savior and especially from Gamma ray are now so well received, naturally…

“Infected“ is the title of 8th studio albums os Swedish templars Hammerfall that will surely raise some eyebrows as it features some twists and turns in their already established formula. Guitar player Oscar Dronjak called us to give us all the information we need about it.   The first question is obviously about the new…

Vallenfyre is maybe a new name on the metal scene but behind it stand some very prominent people. The mastermind of this troop is one and only Gregor Mackintosh, known as guitar player of Paradise Lost, and he is here to give us all the information about Vallenfyre we needed. You will maybe notice that…