Tag Norway
Innerst i Mørket begins and I think “is this the soundtrack to Hukkunid Alpinisti Hotell”? And then it goes Vemod – so basically yes, yes it is. I did choose a very opportune time to listen to this album. On… Continue Reading →
Ah, the final day of a festival always brings mixed emotions with another full day to look forward to, but also the crashing down to reality as soon as it is over. However, there were some absolute gems on the… Continue Reading →
I took advantage of the good weather by spending the morning strolling along the Oslofjord and then exploring the museum in the Midgard Viking Centre before heading into the festival site where I caught the Viking battle. Then I tentatively… Continue Reading →
Back with his 8th studio album and first since 2017’s Kong Vinter, Hoest presents four epic tracks of frostbitten Norsk Svart Metal here and there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. With title translating to ‘An Ocean Of Distance’ one… Continue Reading →
My second day at Midgardsblot began with a walk along the wooded edge of the beautiful Oslofjord and around Borre Park, contemplating the historical significance of the area and soaking up its heritage. Despite plenty of people milling around,… Continue Reading →
Once again, I found myself making my way to the hallowed grounds at Borre for the unique Midgardsblot festival with its diverse combination of extreme metal, nordic folk and so much more. The festival is set within the grounds of… Continue Reading →
With a somewhat convoluted history stretching right back to 1988, Cadaver have essentially set up their body disposal shop over three periods, each to date releasing two albums in relatively short succession and then splitting up and going on hiatus… Continue Reading →
Considering that the album title refers to planetary destruction it’s no surprise that this album starts off in a volatile and explosive fashion with the drums blasting in and chaos unleashed. This Norwegian band and leader Evighet may not have… Continue Reading →
You cannot have been into metal in the last two decades or so and not know Norwegian band Nocturnal Breed, whether you have listened to their material or not. The band has charged on without any wavering, flying the flag… Continue Reading →
A lot of the bands I listen to (and thus review) revel in making music that is best described using formulae such as “Band A + Band B x Genre X = ???” because, well, I like my crossover shit…. Continue Reading →
Hurrah, it’s time to get bonkers from Bergen once more as carrion critters Vulture Industries return with album number five. I admit to having had a long lead time with this and played it to death as soon as I… Continue Reading →
Another day, another review, and again, another band from Norway. I currently reside in Scotland, a nation with a very similar population, but nothing like the remarkable output of rock and metal of that land across the North Sea. Why… Continue Reading →