Folk/Viking metal band Týr are in the studio again, following drummer Kári Streymoy’s exit, and they’ve recruited George Kollias to record with them. Kollias, best known for his work with Nile, has also drummed with Nightfall, Cerebrum, and Sickening Horror. Týr have been in the studio for the past two weeks recording an [...]
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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As if the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival lineup wasn’t already brilliant, promoters have confirmed that D.R.I. and Job For A Cowboy have been added to the bill! Three-day passes for the 15th annual event are still available, in addition to a multitude of [...]
The 15th annual New England Metal & Hardcore Festival has announced their full lineup, and girl oh girl is it a good ‘un. If you’re like me and you waited too long to buy MDF passes, and you live too far south for Heavy TO/MTL, the NE Metal & Hardcore Fest [...]
Jonne Järvelä apparently broke his finger before Korpiklaani could even begin their North American tour with Týr, Moonsorrow, and Metsatöll. The vocalist, somewhat well-known for his boisterous antics on and off the stage, was admitted to a hospital in Queens, New York, where he was diagnosed and apparently released on August 27, one [...]
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In collaboration with England’s Terrorizer Magazine, Swedish Viking metallers King Of Asgard are streaming the entirety of their newest release, …To North. The album hit North American shelves just yesterday and is now available through Metal Blade’s official website. Terrorizer will [...]
Winterhymn are: Umbriel (violin), Draug (lead guitar, vocals), Ulfr (rhythm guitar, vocals), Warg (bass), Exura (keyboard), Sieven (drums).
Being an American folk metal fan is pretty rough. Every year, you wait anxiously to see some 5-band combination of your favorites (which somehow never includes your FAVORITE favorites — *cough* Týr *cough*) to [...]
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The idea to write about cover songs came to me while I listened to a mediocre but serviceable thrash cover of “Eleanor Rigby” by the now-defunct Realm. Even when covers aren’t great, they’re usually at least interesting. Hearing a familiar song in an unfamiliar style can be [...]




