With a creative vision based on ancestral tales from the Raetic tribes of northern Italy, Rakinua isn’t your standard folk metal band. The brainchild of singers/lyricists Velis Calyra and Madame Noctinebra, this progressive Dark Folk collective differ from many other European and Nordic folk acts by adding Progressive Metal elements into their otherwise distinctly archaistic sound.
Thankfully, the days are starting to warm up as a queue of fans eagerly awaiting the chance to catch experimental folk superstars Heilung snakes down multiple roads and side streets outside Manchester’s O2 Apollo. Continue reading
Kicking off their world tour at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, Chelsea Wolfe delivered a mesmerizing performance as she opened for Wardruna. Her blend of Gothic Rock, Doom Metal, and Folk echoed hauntingly against the cliffs, creating a vibe uniquely suited to the venue. Continue reading