Sweden’s Tribulation is back with a vengeance. Does the gloom actually become sound here? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Author Archives: Ralph Plug
Wardruna – Kvitravn
We kick off the year with a deep dive into Nordic folklore, courtesy of Wardruna‘s Kvitravn. Continue reading
Havukruunu – Uinuos syömein sota
From the cold north of southern Finland (wait, what?) comes Havukruunu with their third release, fusing viking metal with black and adding big, manly choirs to the mix, making this one of the more enjoyable extreme metal releases of the year. Continue reading
Wytch Hazel – III: Pentecost
English retro rockers Wytch Hazel strike again with their third and perhaps best album to date. We investigated. Continue reading
Bruce Springsteen – Letter to You
After releasing an autobiography, doing a broadway show and years of rock ‘n roll writer’s block, Bruce Springsteen is finally back with a new album. We investigated.
Eric Clayton and the Nine – A Thousand Scars
Unleash the Archers – Abyss
U.D.O. And The Musikkorps Der Bundeswehr – We Are One
After over forty years of being in the metal business, Udo Dirkschneider might have just released his biggest album yet. Continue reading
Falconer – From a Dying Ember
Falconer is dead, long live Falconer! We review their last hurrah. Continue reading
Alestorm – Curse of the Crystal Coconut
The pirates of Alestorm are back with a sixth record so grab your rum, eyepatch and parrot and let’s see what’s up! Continue reading