Abstrakt: “Uncreation” (review & interview)
Abstrakt's second full-length album "Uncreation" is a baroque abundance of operatic soundscapes meeting Black Metal which merely the soundtrack for the outstanding lyrics!
Muumi-Katja
Aleksi Laiho passed away – another outstanding talent left far too early!
Aleksi Laiho passed away - far too young. But only the good die young. We will miss him painfully.
Nerditor’s Selection 2020
Finest selection of albums released in 2020 - including playlist
Dark Tranquillity – A Brilliant “Moment”
Dark Tranquillity just released their brilliant new album "Moment" providing a fresh mix of old-school Deat Metal, great New-Wave-inspired keyboard tunes and emotional Blues moments.
Sacrifices To A Virus Or Being Part Of Metal History
We all miss concerts. Real concerts! Wven more, we all need concerts. They are of essential for us all. Most importantly, they were possible in late summer 2020. What sacrifices have we made and what can we hope to get in 2021?
Mors Subita: Extinction Era – Finest Metal Delicacy
Cuddle in your couch pillow and listen to Mors Subita's “Extinction Era”: overall precise and powerful guitar work, a neat set of novelties in their stylistic toolkit, such as the extended vocal range or June’s groovy bass. A clear must have!
Amorphis, Tavastia And The Thrilling Double-Triple
Congratulations Amorphis to 30 years spoiling us with amazing music and making these shows happen! Take a very short walk through their history and enjoy the show in the legendary Tavastia club in Helsinki.
Mika Lammassaari: “I Had To Find That Lyricist In Me”
Mika Lammassaari, (Mors Subita, exEternal Tears of Sorrow, exWolfheart) is about to release his solo album: Obligatory Human Destruction. The first single, named “Cancer”, was released some time back. He had to find the lyricist in him to word what he had to digest when it came to cancer!
On The Memory Road with Domination Black’s “Judgement IV”
Domination Black's new album "Judgement IV" review: How about a ride on the memory road and travelling back to the glory days of basic metal? "Judgement IV" is a powerful tribute to the best of song writing and instrumental skill, plus passion in detail and quite some gems hidden in the lyrics.
The ‘Gaulic’ Metal Festival Village at the Dark River
The virus has stopped the world but not the Kymi crew from preparing and hosting their Dark River Festival. Read about the magical line up, a most resilient and resourceful crew and how they have made work against all odds!