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There’s always been something magical about Folk Metal; the heroic guitar riffs, pagan lyrics, and the epic and moving folk instrumentation.  As the twenty year old genre slowly makes it way up the mainstream metal ladder, more and more veteran bands lose some of the spotlight.  Swedish Folk Metallers, Vintersorg, however is a band that never ceases to diminish.  This ... Read More »

Hello everyone, Sam here. I’m back with my latest review to the DMK realm. This time, I’m covering the new self-titled album from deathcore veterans WHITECHAPEL, due out June 19 on Metal Blade Records. Band: Whitechapel Album: Whitechapel Genre: Deathcore Label: Metal Blade Records Release Date: June 19th, 2012 Personally I’m a fan of Whitechapel but I have not listened ... Read More »

It is that time again. Time to dust off the t-shirt that will make your grandmothers faint. It is Dying Fetus time. This album, Reign Supreme is the seventh of the illustrious shredder’s careers, and proof alone that they are amongst the supreme bands in the genre. Band: Dying Fetus Album: Reign Supreme Genre: Death Metal Label: Relapse Records Release ... Read More »

Wintersun has finally unveiled new details about their long awaiting album, Time.  At this point it might be more appropriate to say ALBUMS since the band has decided to split Time into two releases.  Here is the official statement posted by the band on their Facebook page Hello friends! Time for some album(s) news. Wintersun‘s Time is going to be two albums, titled TIME I & TIME ... Read More »

The time has finally arrived! The Finnish Power Metal Wolves, Sonata Arctica, release their 7th studio album, Stones Grow Her Name. Three years have gone by since the release of The Days of Grays, leaving fans hungry for new material. Sonata Arctica started writing this album while on their Days of Grays tour. This album is very much different from ... Read More »

Psalms for the Dead marks Candlemass’s 11th and final studio release.   While I had a hard time coping with this, I can assure you that this newest album could not have provided the band with a better grand finale.  Long-time fans can still expect guitarist Lars Johansson to create bellowing melodies that are as spine-chilling as the haunting euphonies of Rob ... Read More »

A few months ago one of the most brutal metal festivals of the year, Paganfest America Part III, kicked off in Baltimore, Maryland. Besides the touring bands, Huntress, Arkona, Alestorm, and Turisas, there were quite a few opening bands. The one that stood out, and can arguably be one of the best uprising bands, was Fallen Martyr. These guys are true ... Read More »

Dutch pagan metal band, Heidevolk, released another metal masterpiece, Batavi! Batavi is very distinct from previous albums. It is much heavier, and has a darker feel to it, but still has the Heidevolk trademark sound. Heidevolk fans will praise the new album, and will have it on constant repeat! Band: Heidevolk Album: Batvi Genre: Pagan Metal Label: Napalm Records Release ... Read More »

The heavy metal lords from Canada, 3 Inches of Blood, has chosen Loudwire.com to premiere their latest music video for “Metal Woman” , from their latest album Long Live Heavy Metal which we reviewed here. The “Metal Woman” music video can be viewed here: http://loudwire.com/3-inches-of-blood-metal-woman-exclusive-video-premiere/ Catch 3 Inches of Blood on tour with Municipal Waste and Black Tusk starting in ... Read More »

After gaining intense local popularity and an ever-growing international audience, these Canadian Folk Metallers felt it would be best to change their name to Vesperia to better suit their expansion.  Here at DMK we are proud to announce that we will be working with them to further promote their talents.  Check out their video for “Pints Held High”! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjmH__5ckbM] Check ... Read More »