All sorts of features dealing with artists from the (far) North, Scandinavia, Finland, Iceland etc
Nerditor’s Selection 2020
Finest selection of albums released in 2020 - including playlist
Northern Lights
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.
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!
Music Is The Key To Manage Everything
Interview with Crimson Sun vocalist Sini Seppälä and keyboard player Miika Hujanen at the Dark River Festival about handling the situation and being privileged to play on a festival at all in corona summer 2020.
Fear Of Domination Accept The ‘New-Normal’ Challenge (Interview)
Interview with the enchanting Sara, vocalist of Fear Of Domination after one of their few summer gigs during this very short festival season about present and future challenges.
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!
Mors Subita on Aggression – Expression of Many Things
Meet Mika and Eemeli (Mors Subita) by exploring their band dynamics as well as their creative processes. How do they channel aggression into their music and what role has aggression? Get a deeper insight into Eemeli's lyrics and his view on the world.