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Elvenking Share Their Single and Video for “Throes of Atonement” – New album coming soon
Italian pagan/folk metal band, Elvenking, have just released their new single, “Throes of Atonement,” across streaming platforms. Accompanied by a lyric video crafted by René Berthiaume, the song is the first track to be released from their upcoming album, Reader of The Runes – Luna, due to arrive in early 2025 via Reaper Entertainment records. Check it out below.
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CONCERT REVIEW: Týr – Trollfest – Æther Realm – The Dread Crew of Oddwood Live at Sanctuary
The illustrious Nordic act, Týr brought their Battle Ballads headlining tour to North America and Motor City was one of their stops. The band is out promoting their new full-length album bringing along Trollfest, Æther Realm, and The Dread Crew of Oddwood with them. This highly anticipated month-long run designated the Sanctuary in Hamtramck, a neighboring borough of Detroit, to share all their fabulous folk festivities with.Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-12-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-12-24
PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 3-1-24
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The Dread Crew Of Oddwood Drop Single and Video for “Leather Ship” with New Album On The Horizon
Southern California’s The Dread Crew Of Oddwood have just shared their latest single, “Leather Ship,” with a video directed by Jackalope Studio, LA. It is taken from the band’s fifth album, Rust & Glory, which is due for independent release on March 15th, with formats including limited 250 copy runs of both their ‘oceania’ and ‘red with black splatter’ vinyl variants. Find out more and watch the new video below.
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Týr Share Video for “Axes” from Upcoming New Album
Faroe Islands Viking metal collective, Týr, are getting ready to unleash their ninth full-length studio album, Battle Ballads. The new record is set for release on April 12th via Metal Blade Records. As the first taste of its contents, the band has just shared their single, “Axes,* with a music video. Týr also head out on their first North American tour since 2019, starting in March. Head into the article below, where you can find the new video, live listings, and more.
Týr Book North American Headline Tour – New Album Coming
Faroe Islands folk metallers, Týr, have just announced their return to North America next Spring. The Battle Ballads tour, named after their upcoming full-length, is their first since 2019. It begins March 28th in Baltimore, Maryland, closing April 26th in Greensboro, North Carolina. Support will be provided by Trollfest, Æther Realm, and The Dread Crew Of Oddwood. More info on Týr’s Battle Ballads album, set for release in the Spring of 2024, will be unveiled in the new year. Find the cover art and tour details below.
ALBUM REVIEW: Surma – The Light Within
A duo comprising Czechian vocalist Viktorie Surmøvá (Bohemian Metal Rhapsody) and Týr guitarist Heri Joensen, symphonic metal act Surma was formed in 2018 but spent the following year writing and arranging the music for their debut release.