Posted by Chip McCabe on March 25, 2016
Sometimes worlds collide, and sometimes two already amazing entities transform into one. Sometimes the most provocative and most profound results can be achieved by the union of two seemingly unlikely sources. Such is the case with the stunning new collaboration between Sweden’s Cult of Luna and American vocalist Julie Christmas. Since their first studio album […]
Posted by Matt Albers on January 28, 2015
Norwegian symphonic black metal powerhouse Keep Of Kalessin will be releasing their latest album, Epistemology, on February 16, 2015. This will be their sixth studio album and third on Indie Recordings. The artwork for the album was done by Jean Michel of Designation, and was chosen by fans in a contest. Here is the track […]
Posted by Chip McCabe on November 28, 2014
There are many battlegrounds throughout Europe that people associate with World War II. One key area though that doesn’t get the attention it deserves is Norway. The greatest sign of Norwegian defiance to Hitler’s invading Nazis was the letter “H” crossed with the number “7”. It was a reminder to the people of Norway of […]
Posted by Chip McCabe on February 28, 2013
“Metal” is a word than can be applied to a very broad array of music. We as a musical community have spent the last 30+ years slicing and dicing bands up into genres and sub-genres and even sub-sub-genres. This sort of categorization, both mentally and in print, sometimes leads us to be pleasantly surprised any […]
Posted by Kodi McKinney on December 18, 2012
For those somehow still unfamiliar with Kvelertak (if that’s you, what’s wrong with you?), now is the perfect time to get acquainted. The Norwegian six-piece’s unmistakable blend of black/stoner/punk/rock/generally badass metal is coming back with a bullet in March, as they announced on their Facebook page today, complete with a title (Meir) and a full […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on March 7, 2011
This past weekend, punk metallers Kvelertak confirmed reports that their visas and passports had been stolen while awaiting to board a plane in Norway. The band confirmed the news via Twitter and Facebook, while singer Erlend Hjelvik revealed the following to Norwegian magazine Dagbladet: “I sat down to have a bite at Burger King at […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on November 8, 2010
Satyricon frontman/guitarist Sigurd “Satyr” Wongraven has launched his own brand of wine called Wongraven.
Posted by Zach Shaw on September 28, 2009
Satyricon has announced plans to take a break from the road after their upcoming Fall tour.
