HOLLENTHON With Vilest of Worms to Dwell

After furious and unbelievable output With Vilest Worms to Dwell Austrian epic metal band Hollenthon has finally back to the scene. After several years of total silence and pause between albums around 7 years Martin Schirenc with his fellows has again strike with their 3rd album Opus Magnum. Music of Hollenthon is indeed unique so…

ENSIFERUM Twilight Tavern

Finland-based Ensiferum certainly seems to have become a sort of sensation. They have just published their newest record ‘From Afar’ and they are constantly hitting the cover positions in the most of leading European and North American print-metal media. Comparing to previous full-length ‘From Afar’ is much more diverse album with cool variations. The music…

KAMPFAR Gloria Ablaze

As a matter of fact Kampfar turned out to be one of the most important bands when it comes to Norwegian black metal movement. The band has played very important role during 90s and has some marvelous parts in their history and discography from the very first records, released back then during 90s, to newer…

NUMENOR Servants of Sorcery

Serbian epic metal cohort Númenor is back with their second full length aptly titled Sword and Sorcery which represents the further development of the sound found on their debut Collosal Darkness with some unexpected twists and turns; band’s mastermind (and our editor as well) Despot Marko Miranovic is here to promote this release the best…

DOOMSHINE The Piper at the Gates of Doom

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…

FALKENBACH In Flames

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 Ravens and Blood

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 Age of the Wolf

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…

MORTIIS It Was Just a Myth

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 The Dark Liege of Chaos

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…