Wardruna Drop a New Single and Video for “Helvegen II”


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Dark folk giants, Wardruna, have just released a new recorded version of their song, “Helvegen,” accompanied by a music film, directed by longtime collaborator Tuukka Koski. The song is available now, via the By Norse Music label, and on 12” coloured vinyl. Watch it below and read more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Rakinua – Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother


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.

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Gaahl’s Trelldom Share New Single “Folding the Mind” Ahead of New Album


Iconic Norwegian black metal outfit Trelldom, founded by legendary vocalist Gaahl, has unveiled the visualizer for the single “Folding the Mind,” the latest advance track from their forthcoming album …by the word…, out May 29 via Prophecy Productions. Watch it now. Continue reading →