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REVIEW: Ensiferum – ‘Thalassic’

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REVIEW: Ensiferum – ‘Thalassic’ by Carina Lawrence / Dark Art Conspiracy

Ensiferum are pioneers in melodic folk metal and their new eighth album ‘Thalassic’ which is released July 10th 2020 via Metal Blade Records asserts this yet again. The album’s title translates from ancient Greek as “of or relating to seas” and this theme is strong throughout and the mythology touched upon in the album helps take the bands sound to another level being their most forceful offering yet.

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Korpiklaani release “Harmaja” live video

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The folk metal superheroes KORPIKLAANI premiere their new live video of Harmaja today. The show was recorded with the Brass section of the Lathi Symphony Orchestra at Nosturi, Helsinki.

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FINNTROLL Release Of “Vredesvävd” Postponed To September 18th / Unveil Cover Artwork & Track List

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Due to unforeseen delays in production, the release of “Vredesvävd” had to be postponed to September 18th.

“Vredesvävd” is Finntroll’s seventh full-length, the first in long seven years. The title translates to “Wrath-woven”, which aptly implies what the vigorous, unapologetic and ill-spirited record is all about. Recorded and mixed at the renowned Sonic Pump Studios, mastered at Chartmakers and produced by keyboardist-composer Henri “Trollhorn” Sorvali with vocalist Mathias “Vreth” Lillmåns acting as his right hand, “Vredesvävd” presents the pointy-eared gang of misfits at their finest.

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Ensiferum releases video for new single, “Andromeda”

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On July 10th, Ensiferum will release their new album, Thalassic, via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Thalassic, a video for the new single, “Andromeda” (directed by Vesa Ranta and recorded on Rankki Island, Finland), can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgF38ZQJAPU
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ALESTORM Releases New Single & Official Video “Pirate Metal Drinking Crew”

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The notorious Pirate Kings ALESTORM release their long-awaited long-player Curse Of The Crystal Coconut today via Napalm Records! In addition, they present their latest single, “Pirate Metal Drinking Crew” – an homage to pirate life and… probably themselves! Rhythmic guitars, slapping drums and Captain Bowes’ rum-laden vocals weave throughout the song and will have it stuck in your head with the first listen – that’s a promise.
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CELLAR DARLING partake in stream-only summer festival, feat. SAMAEL, ILLUMISHADE and KASSOGTHA

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CELLAR DARLING will participate in Tohuwabohu Festival on June 21st: a stream-only, pay-what-you-want event broadcast live from a legendary Swiss venue, with full stage production, audio and lights. Also on the lineup are Swiss metal legends SAMAEL, ILLUMISHADE (featuring Fabienne Erni & Jonas Wolf of ELUVEITIE), and KASSOGTHA. The festival is organised on principles of fairness and accessibility to all metalheads all around the world, with all bands receiving a share of all revenues and a portion of proceeds being passed on to a range of music-related charities.
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