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Swedish Folk Metal Mainstays MÅNEGARM to Release New Album,“Ynglingaättens Öde“


Swedish folk metal pillars MÅNEGARM have made a name for themselves in the international scene by releasing nine full-length records since their debut, Nordstjärnans tidsålder, back in 1998. Now, the Scandinavian crew takes another stroll through ancient sagas and myths of long forgotten times on the successor of 2019’s chart-topping Fornaldarsagor with their upcoming 10th studio album, Ynglingaättens Öde (EN: the fate of the Ynglinga kin), out April 15, 2022 via Napalm Records.

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BLOODYWOOD Drop Spectacular Video For New Single ‘Aaj’


With their last single – the incendiary anthem ‘Gaddaar’ – BLOODYWOOD transported us to the rain-soaked streets of their hometown New Delhi. Now, the folk metal outfit take us into Kerala, across the mountains and tea plantations of Munnar, for their latest single, the empowering ‘Aaj’. Immerse yourself in the marvels of India and the staggering sound of BLOODYWOOD here.

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Eccentric Folk Metal Icons TROLLFEST Release New Single “Dance Like a Pink Flamingo”


Iconic folk metal outfit TROLLFEST are back! After releasing their Napalm Records debut EP, Happy Heroes, the kings of Norwegian Balkan metal return with their new single, “Dance Like a Pink Flamingo(Radio Edit)”, delivering an electrifying new track full of K.A.O.S. and over-the-top TROLLFEST madness –  in full “pink flamingo” mode! The single will also be their entry for the Melodi Grand Prix, where the winner gets the chance to compete for Norway in the legendary Eurovison Song Contest.

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DARK TRANQUILLITY announce European co-headline tour for Spring 2022


After such a long time without concerts, Sweden’s Dark Tranquillity and Finland’s Ensiferum are teaming up for a long-awaited tour with new music to be presented live to fans across Europe.

The tour kicks off April 1st in Sweden’s capital Stockholm and continues through 23 countries across Europe, ending back in Goteborg on May 27th after 53 shows. The Special Guests for each show will be announced shortly, so keep an eye out for these over the next few months.

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EQUILIBRIUM release new single ‘Revolution’ + start pre-order for Sagas vinyl re-issue


Are you ready for a ‘Revolution‘? While EQUILIBRIUM are still busy working on their upcoming 7th album that will see the light of day in 2022, the epic metallers take a moment to reflect on their past and also offer a first taste of what’s to come in the future. Since their
legendary sophomore album ‘Sagas‘ has been sold out on vinyl for many years, they are now re-issuing this epic pagan gamechanger on strictly limited sandstone and gold-brown marbled vinyl. These formats will be released on November 12th and soon, the band will reveal another surprise from that era and their early beginnings in 2008.

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EINHERJER Release Third Single & Video “West Coast Groove”


Viking Metal pioneers EINHERJER are about to release their eighth studio album, North Star, this Friday, February 26, proving their status as the pioneers of blending Nordic Black Metal and Folk Metal genres into pure Norse Heavy Metal once again.

The album marks the band’s return to Napalm Records after 25 years, and the release of their legendary Dragons Of The North album (1996), which will be re-released as a re-mastered version on February 26 as well.

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