Founded by Skyclad vocalist, Kevin Ridley, with members of Cruachan and Waylander, folk-metal/classic rock band, Theigns and Thralls, have just dropped their new music video for “The Grape And The Grain.” This track appears on their forthcoming album, The Keep & The Spire, due out September 20th, 2024 on Rockshots Records. Catch the new video and more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hand Of Kalliach – Corryvreckan
Ah, Scotland. Home of the highlands, tartan kilts, bagpipes, haggis, and whisky; Connor MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod, the deep-fried Mars bar, the Loch Ness Monster, Outlander, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and an instant aversion to anyone from England who casually reduces the country to a series of stereotypes for the sake of a quick laugh. Not to mention its thriving metal scene, of course, with folk metal being one of the country’s most popular exports.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Vansind – Mørket
While Scandinavia is famed for its abundance of folk and Viking metal, most of these acts tend to hail from Norway and Sweden rather than Denmark. Even noisy Nordic neighbours Finland seem to produce more acts from the genre; Iceland also giving the Danes a run for their money.
70000 Tons Of Metal Adds Vio-Lence, Ross The Boss, Seven Witches, Toxik, Aeternam and Brujeria
House of Blues, Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV 8/18/19
The 70000 Tons Of Metal is right around the corner, kicking off next week, and have confirmed some late additions to the cruise. Setting sail with the current bands on the bill and the fans are Vio-Lence, Ross The Boss, Seven Witches, Toxik, Aeternam and Brujeria. Round X (10) of 70000 Tons Of Metal will sail January 7 to January 11, 2020.Continue reading
Michael Schenker Fest, Sortilège, Soen, Trollfest, Grave Digger, and More Booked for 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise
The tenth annual 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise has been dropping some incredible bookings for the 2020 cruise this January. Recently added bands are Michael Schenker Fest, Sortilège, Soen, Trollfest, Grave Digger, and more have been added to the cruise lineup! Schenker’s appearance makes the Official 50th Recording Anniversary for him as an artist. For the cruise he will be joined by a very special compliment of musicians:Continue reading
Metal Munchkins Episode 2: Cruachan- “The Harp, The Lion, The Dragon and The Sword”
Episode 2 of Metal Munchkins is live! Check out kids giving their brutal, unfiltered reviews on Celtic Folk Metal band Cruachan and their track ‘The Harp, The Lion, The Dragon and The Sword’. Ghost Cult has partnered up with Bruce Moore, celebrated Metal Chef and Filmmaker on a new video series. Bruce is best known for his series Brutally Delicious on YouTube, his movie Metal Missionaries, and his upcoming movie Metal Health: Out of The Pit. Check out Episode 2 of Metal Munchkins now!Continue reading
Metsatoll Added to 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, More Bands To Be Announced
70000 Tons of Metal Cruise 2015, by MasterPhelps Photography
Estonian folk metallers Metsatoll have been added to the upcoming 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise, setting sail in less than a months time. As of now 46 of the 60 bands have been announced for the cruise, which is sold out but has a wait list that makes it possible to get a last-minute ticket. Continue reading
70000 Tons Of Metal 2017 Cruise Is Five Months Away, 39 of 60 Bands Announced
In a little less than five months, the 7th Editon of the 70000 Tons Of Metal Cruise will set sail from the Port of Miami, to Labadee, Haiti, and back on a cruise made of metal music and fun.