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  • Messe I.X-VI.X by Ulver Commissioned for Tromsø Kulturhus, Messe I.X-VI.X is an epic and eclectic collaboration between Norwegian black metal outfit Ulver, the Tromsø Chamber Orchestra, and the Arctic Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra. Give the whole piece a listen above!

  • Kvelertak delivers once again with high energy, solid production, anthemic melodies, catchy choruses, and a tastefully executed blend of influences: rock ‘n’ roll, black metal, hardcore punk, and heavy metal. WATCH THE REVIEW

  • A deep, dark, drone-y track from the new Wardruna album, Runaljod – Yggdrasil. These guys are a Norwegian project that takes a pretty gloomy approach to recreating the folk music of their homeland. However, the mood of this track isn’t a surprise when you consider numerous members of the band

  • Stream: Kvelertak – Meir Norway’s Kvelertak are dropping their highly anticipated sophomore LP this month via Roadrunner records, but you can stream the whole thin now via the link above. Enjoy! Check a review of the band’s previous album here:

  • When it comes to black metal, Vreid’s V is as melodic and thrashy as they come. It’s actually difficult to simply call it a black metal album. The production is fantastic, and the musicianship is impressive during a lot of the solos, too. The issue I’m having

  • object classid=”clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000″ width=”610″ height=”371″ codebase=”http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0″>The Kurt Ballou-produced debut album of Norway’s Kvelertak is a powerful piece of metal music. I heard about it last year on metalsucks.net,