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KÁRI STREYMOY AND TÝR PART WAYS

By On May 12, 2013 · 2 Comments

Earlier today, folk metal band Týr announced that they and drummer Kári Streymoy have split. Streymoy had been in the band for 15 years, but experienced back problems that sidelined him for much of 2008 and ultimately led to his departure from the band. Týr’s official statement reads as follows:

We [...]

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HAIL OF THE WEEK – HEIDRA

By On March 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Photo credit: Vibek Raj Maurya.

On Heidra’s Facebook page, the band’s interests are listed as “Drinking.” I should have known right then that I’d like these fellas. That, and the folk/Viking metal orientation, of course. Heidra was formed in Copenhagen in 2006, just as I was cutting my little n00b teeth on Finntroll [...]

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CNOC AN TURSA – THE GIANTS OF AULD

By On February 27, 2013 · Leave a Comment

It looks like another Paganfest contender has entered the scene. Scottish blackened folk metal band Cnoc An Tursa recently released their debut album The Giants Of Auld in the UK (don’t worry, it’s coming to North America in late March), and it is quite an introduction to the band. Let’s just say that [...]

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ARKONA'S "DECADE OF GLORY!" IS DONE

By On November 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

from Arkona’s official Facebook.

No, we do not mean that they’re disbanding! After an undisclosed amount of time in the studio, Arkona have completed work on their upcoming live album Decade Of Glory!. The album will feature several guest musicians, as well as new choral and orchestral arrangements [...]

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EX DEO JOINING SEPTICFLESH ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

By On July 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment

If you were disappointed by Ex Deo‘s abrupt departure from the U.S. Paganfest lineup, you have a chance to see these guys perform in October. The Italian death metal band, along with Krisiun, Inquisition and Melechesh, will tour North America in support of

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HAIL OF THE WEEK – NORDHEIM

By On May 18, 2012 · 1 Comment

Nordheim are: Fred (lead guitar), Lukas (drums), BenFok (bass, backing vocals), Warraxe (rhythm guitar, lead vocals), Thom (keyboard).

I know what you’re all thinking — what new and exciting New York City thrash and/or death metal band is She-Wolf going to write about today? Well, my loyal readers, I’m not as predictable [...]

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Dopey Girl or Decorative Object: Which Are You?

By On May 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Once upon a time, there was a talented deviantArtist by the handle of LusoSkav who knew everything there was to know about the metal scene. He used his abilities to draw caricatures depicting every kind of metalhead he’d encountered. Many metalheads from all walks of life delighted in the humorous drawings. [...]

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Hail Of The Week – Yonder Realm

By On March 30, 2012 · 2 Comments

Yonder Realm are: Scott Burgess (drums), Jorge Dominguez (guitar), Jesse McGunnigle (vocals, flute). Also pictured: former member Adam Carella (bass).

Yonder Realm have only been around since the summer of 2009, and I can honestly say that they are my favorite American folk metal band. Don’t even come at me asking “what [...]

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Turisas Set to Headline Paganfest 2012

By On January 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

As if it wasn’t good enough news that Paganfest, a much-celebrated folk/Viking metal fest, is coming back to the United States after passing the US over in 2011, Turisas has put the icing on the cake by announcing that they will headline Paganfest 2012! Turisas has been at the forefront of [...]

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