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From the Vastland – Tenebrous Shadow (Crawling Chaos)

From the Vastland is fundamentally a Norwegian black metal band whose music and lyrics are influenced by Persian history and mythology. Its members have associations with renowned bands including Horizon Ablaze, Gaahls Wyrd and 1349. From the Vastland has been… Continue Reading →

Trelldom – … By the Shadows (Prophecy Productions)

Trelldom comprises a trio of luminaries with links to many known names from the Norwegian black metal camp: Gorgoroth, Gaahls Wyrd, God Seed and more. Kristian Eivind Espedal a.k.a. Gaahl himself is a prominent member of the band, which dates… Continue Reading →

Svartelder – Trenches (Soulseller Records)

While it may seem as though some Norwegian black metal bands have long hiatuses between releases and tours, the reality is that the scene is a perpetually thriving beast with members playing in several bands, allowing them to explore different… Continue Reading →

Steinras – Steinras (Soulseller Records)

How can a band be both so old as to be intensely familiar, but also on their debut album? That is the question that immediately leaps out at me from Steinras’ first, self-titled offering. Because while this might be Steinras’… Continue Reading →

Hellbutcher – Hellbutcher (Metal Blade)

I often think solo artists in the Metal world don’t amount to a great deal, Bruce’s solo work is no Maiden, the same can be said for Halford and Priest, and thus the list goes on. Even someone like Ihashn… Continue Reading →

Phantom Fire – Eminente Lucifer Libertad (Edged Circle)

The points of reference here are Gaahls Wyrd and Krakow, from whom this band derives its members. Add in a couple of weighty Norwegian mates on session drums and twisted artwork duties, and you’ve got an introduction. Thrashing blackness is… Continue Reading →

Gaahls Wyrd – The Humming Mountain (Season of Mist)

In the world of extreme music, there are few people as infamous or notorious as Kristian Eivind Espedal, aka Gaahl. He is perhaps best known for his time with Norwegian Black Metal outfit Gorgoroth, but he has also served time… Continue Reading →

Darkend – Spiritual Resonance (Dark Essence)

If you have ever seen macabre looking lead singer Animæ in action before, Italian cult act Darkend are not a name you are likely to have forgotten. He popped up in London at the Dome and did some guest vocals… Continue Reading →

Gaahls WYRD – GastiR – Ghosts Invited (Season of Mist)

Gaahl is synonymous with black metal and is a true uber behemoth of the world, a demi god, if you will, of the genre and any new work by the master is welcomed with open arms. Gaahls Wyrd has been… Continue Reading →

Inferno Festival Day Three – Oslo Rockefeller and John Dee 20/4/19

Having cleared the hangover with a big breakfast, I made my annual trip to the infamous Neseblod store. I have written about this in previous years’ reviews so won’t go into detail except to say that Neseblod has a huge place in… Continue Reading →

Midgardsblot – Borre, Vestfold, Norway 17 – 19th August 2017 Day 2

DAY TWO: FRIDAY As I mentioned in the day one review this festival isn’t purely about music as arriving early I decided to do the guided tour of the burial grave mounds within Borre Park. After which it was time… Continue Reading →

Nidingr – The High Heat Licks Against Heaven (Indie)

This Norwegian group have always been about keeping things authentic and although they have been quiet since 2012 release ‘Greatest Of Deceivers’ it would appear they have been studying studiously in preparation for its follow up. Reading between the lines… Continue Reading →

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