Tag: Folk
Falconer – Armod Review
On the whole, Falconer halves me. The idea behind their folk-laden power metal is quite literally a grand one, and yet, in practice, it’s been one I’ve found more clinically interesting than emotionally resonant. Somewhere …
Alestorm – Back Through Time Review
Originally written by Rae Amitay One might think that after two albums chock full of seafaring themes, Alestorm would be running low on inspiration the third time around. Such is not the case on Back Through …
Vintersorg – Jordpuls Review
In the course of a decade and a half, Andreas Hedlund has positioned himself alongside the Akerfeldts and Ihsahns of the world by creating extreme music at the vanguard. For many, that means his art …
Týr – The Lay Of Thrym Review
Originally written by Rae Amitay Týr has been unleashing their uniquely progressive brand of epic metal since 2002, but they have only recently begun exploring a more commercial appeal. Heavily inspired by traditional Faroese music …
Primordial – Redemption at the Puritans Hand Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Album number seven: Most bands limp to this landmark, bleeding and barely breathing, as their longtime fans silently beg for a mercy kill. Not Primordial. After hitting a stride with 2000’s Spirit …
Silent Stream Of Godless Elegy – Návaz
Traditionally, bands with an exceptional lead guitarist, if they’ve got their wits about them, craft their sound around that player’s leads and solos. Nothing’s more frustrating than getting an album from one of those acts …
Moonsorrow – Varjoina Kuljemme Kuolleiden Maassa Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Its been said plenty of times, on this site and others, but it bears repeating: Moonsorrow epitomizes the term “epic” in a heavy metal context. Time and time again, these guys …
Primordial – Storm Before Calm (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Jon Eardley If you’ve been hanging around this site long enough, then Primordial is a band you’d better have heard of by now. The reasoning behind this is simple. There hasn’t been …