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Dig into Folk-based Music

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Interview with Wandering Oak

It has been a long hard road to get to this point for Wandering Oak. This US based act has finally unleashed their first full length “Passage Elemental” after a 4-year process since their debut EP “Advent” in 2015. If you think you will hear “traditional” folk metal, think again as there are more twists and turns on this album than an amusement park filled with roller coasters. Vocalist/guitarist Robert Pollard tackled some questions for us regarding the new album, the lineup, the writing, the tour and a few other items…. check it out…..

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Agalloch – ‘The White EP + The Grey EP’ (re-release 2019)

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Rating: 7.5/10 Release: 29 November 2019Label: Eisenwald I can assume that many of you have not forgotten about the incredible era of music that Agalloch was responsible for. Quite possibly the best folk metal-based act from the U.S., their catalog is a treasure trove of amazing music, in both heavy … Continue reading →

Wilderun Interview

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The US has had a dominating year in folk metal and the new album from Wilderun solidifies it even more. Their 3rd full length album “Veil Of Imagination” has recently been released and has been astounding every listener with it’s overwhelming musicianship and song writing. We had bassist Daniel Müller take these questions for answering regarding the new album, the song writing, the touring, the recording and a few other items of note (this interview was done prior to the album release on November 1st and the tour for it) …Check it out…

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Re-think, Re-arrange and Re-evaluate

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An Theos Interview

Romania’s An Theos has certainly been on my folk metal radar since their first album “Seminția Dacă” and they have yet to disappoint. 2019 sees a darker/heavier album come from them in “Renăscând”, their 3rd full length released independently in September. The band was able to answer some questions regarding the new album, the song writing process, the touring, the scene and a few other items of note….check it out……

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Nifrost – ‘Blykrone’ (2019)

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Rating: 8.5/10 Release: 18 October 2019 Label: Dusktone After almost 15 year in existence, the sophomore album from Norway’s Nifrost is upon us. Officially released on October 18th via Dusktone, “Blykrone” picks up right where they left off…and by that, I mean their debut album “Motvind” from 2016. If you … Continue reading →