Tag Skyforger
I have to admit that I had incredibly high expectations for this despite never hearing of French rabble rousers Paydretz prior to the promo arriving. This is blackened folk metal with members of Himinbjorg, Véhémence, Skyforger, Cruachan and album of… Continue Reading →
There are several reasons I was drawn to cover this 3rd album from Hanternoz despite having never heard of the French act before. Firstly, the subject matter dealing with folklore and the fact it is a narrative journey along “the… Continue Reading →
Manchester’s Rebellion venue is rapidly becoming something of a second home for me and on this occasion I trekked across the Pennines once more, this time to bear witness to Skyforger and their raid upon our fair shores. Unfortunately an… Continue Reading →
Saturday 23/9 Well it was always going to be touch and go as to whether we got into town early enough to see Stonebearer, but we had to eat so sadly missed them. We did see Bristol band Mordrake though…. Continue Reading →
I’ve always found Russian Pagan Folk band Arkona an interesting and intriguing listen, but when funds are tight there was always another band that won my hard-earned. Then I realized I might be doing them a disservice because I really… Continue Reading →
The native land in question here is Tatarstan, a republic about a thousand kilometres east of Moscow. Pictures emerge through the music of fields and traditional costumes. Gentle metal supports atmospheric folk and interesting harmonies from the trio of female… Continue Reading →
I always look forward to getting things from cottage industry label Godreah. They do things the old way, putting out quality instead of quantity in the form of both eclectic bands and compilation discs. Like their Hawkwind tribute, the title… Continue Reading →