Tag: Folk
Korpiklaani – Karkelo Review
Karkelo, the sixth full length album in seven years by Finland’s Korpiklaani, is essentially the same as their other five albums. Therefore, your opinion is already formed. Review over. What, you need more? Okay here …
Ensiferum – From Afar Review
Originally written by Ross Main. There is a lot to be gained from setting the scene and introducing an album properly, particularly if you are so hot on being labeled as “heroic folk metal.” Ensiferum are a …
Fejd – Storm Review
I’m sure that after experiencing the latest offerings from Elvenking and Eluveitie, the last thing many of you are looking for is more acoustic folk metal. Although I’ve only heard the latter and therefore cannot …
Amorphis – Skyforger Review
In the near 20 year existence of Amorphis, their fans have become split into so many camps it’s not even funny anymore. Some wish the band still played death metal. Others just want Elegy made …
Eluveitie – Evocation I – The Arcane Dominion Review
Originally written by Ross Main. Nothing says you’re Swiss like a small note on your website reading “Eluveitie consider themselves a neutral band on topics [such] as politics and religion!” So assuming crypto-fascist enlightenment isn’t on …
Turisas – A Finnish Summer With Turisas (DVD) Review
“Happy metal” is such a dubious concept. But if it’s humanly possible to listen to Turisas and not be inspired to thrust one’s fist in the air, to move and to smile gleefully whilst doing …
Falconer – Among Beggars and Thieves Review
Somewhere, a Renaissance Faire is missing its minstrels. When last we checked in with Falconer, it was for the 2005 release of Grime Vs. Grandeur, which saw the Swedes scrap their folky/medieval tendencies in favor …
Fimbultyr – Gryende Tidevarv Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Folk metal is a genre often met with some skepticism by portions of the metal community, generally citing problems with the overabundance of keyboards and overly “happy” atmosphere associated with …