Category Archives: By: Jano

Turning Points

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Romuvos Interview

The Baltics have a lot of Folk Metal appeal, not only does it have incredible scenic beauty, but it is also very close historically and geographically to viking influence and it is one of those regions that, for the most part, maintained tradition in the face of Roman influence and later monastic crusaders. So it should come as no suprise that Romuvos from Lithuania can get tons of mileage by drawing from these aspects of Baltic heritage. In honour of their upcoming release, we contacted Velnias with some questions to find out more about their current project as well as their musical inspirations.

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Tyr Interview

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Folkmetal.nl sits down with Heri

At long last, Faroese viking metallers Týr has decided to tour the US again. Touring with Orphaned Land and Aeternam among others, Tyr mentioned work on a new album was in progress with the tour announcement. When the band was playing in my local area I had the opportunity to sit down with frontman Heri Joensen to talk about touring, songwriting and the new album in the works.

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Time For Pagans

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Waylander Interview

Among the Folk Metal bands working on new material this year is Waylander. The Northern Ireland based folk metallers announced the release of a new album a few months back. I contacted Waylander’s Ard Chieftain O’Hagan to ask about him some questions about the new release and the current state of Folk Metal.

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