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I am sure you hear the phrase all star constantly. Whether it applies to sports or reviews, it’s still used with the same purpose, to represent the cream of the crop. Take the All Stars tour for example. It is a show that contains many bands we have come to enjoy on a single, all-inclusive bill. Bands such as  Suicide ... Read More »

Tankard, the self proclaimed “Kings of Beer” are back in full force!  The four-piece thrash outfit from Frankfurt, Germany have released their fifteenth studio album, A Girl Called Cerveza, and they have not lost a step over the last twenty-six years.  This album stands up there with such legendary Tankard albums as 1986’s Zombie Attack, 87’s Chemical Invasion, and 88’s ... Read More »

Webpage Containing the Review to Preserve its Possessor Against Mediocrity from He who Listens to Metal. Are you a fan of tongue twisters? So are we. In fact, we are so keen on them, we are giving you enthusiasts out there a review of Nile’s latest, tongue twisting antics. Band: Nile Album: At the Gate of Sethu Genre: Death Metal Label: Nuclear ... Read More »

Another Folk Metal review? Why of course! However this time I’m reviewing a lesser known band.  It’s this small little group from Finland that’s just starting to get a following…Ensiferum is it?  Sarcasm aside, I was thrilled to be able to give this album a whirl.  Ensiferum is arguably the most recognized band in the Folk Metal genre, and that’s ... Read More »

Pack up all your band shirts and a bottle of sunscreen!  That seems to be all you need in order to embark on the latest trend in heavy metal concert-going: the cruise!  Ever since 70,000 Tons of Metal originated in 2009, hundreds of metal bands have rocked the oceans with hundreds of avid metalheads headbanging in hot tubs and indulging ... Read More »

Hailing from Southern California, Helsótt is set to liven the folk metal scene with sinister twists that will infect your eardrums like the fatal disease the band is named after. Band: Helsótt Album: Fólkvangr Genre: Pagan/Folk Metal Label: Unsigned Release Date: Summer 2012 The release of Fólkvangr, their debut EP,  proves them to be skilled in the intricate combination of crushing brutality and soulful melody.  Lead ... Read More »

Hello my fellow Heathens! We have another Folk EP to review, and it is a quite interesting one! Folk metal is an intriguing sub-genre of metal, one that could range from a power metal sound, to the brutality of extreme Death Metal. Warseid, however, stands out with their new EP, Where Fate Lies Unbound. These guys perform very melodic Folk Metal, and ... Read More »

The Folk Metal season is as ripe as always, Yggdrasil is bearing fantastic fruit, and the booze is flowing ever so nicely.  What’s on your pagan plate today? Why Korpiklaani’s latest album, Manala!  For a band that looks like it’s made up of homeless woodsmen who haven’t seen the likes of a woman in years, these guys know how to ... Read More »

Do as Ex Deo does. It is time to break out the heavy metal [armor].  Ex Deo is back with their highly anticipated album, Caligvla. Now as we have seen with the past works of Ex Deo, its is empowering and brings us as legionnaires who are commanded by Maurizio Iacono of Kataklysm fame. Band: Ex Deo Album: Caligvla Genre: Death Metal ... Read More »

The call to battle is neigh, my heathen brothers! Ereb Altor released Gastrike, and this is one album you do not want to pass up! This band combines two very unique genres of metal, viking and doom, to make epic metal. Der Metal Krieger had the pleasure to preview and review this metal masterpiece. Band: Ereb Altor Album: Gastrike Genre: Viking Doom ... Read More »