Finnish traditional folk metal pioneers KORPIKLAANI are currently in the studio to record the successor of last year’s successful seventh album “Ukon Wacka” . On the yet untitled upcoming album, new fiddler Tuomas Rounakari will make his debut – regarding this, the band issues the following statement:

“We took Tuomas aboard when we noticed that he was actually the only sensible choice for us. We had already thought of him before but were always afraid that he’d be too busy to join us, because KORPIKLAANI demands much time from every band member. When we finally asked him, he replied that it’d be an exciting challenge and big chance for him, so he agreed to take over the fiddle for us – we’re more than happy about his decision! At the moment the whole band is gathered in the studio where we’ve recently entered the final stage of recording, with Jonne laying down his vocal lines and only a few folk parts waiting to be recorded. If all goes to plan, the album will be ready for mixing at the end of March.”

Get a first idea of Tuomas’ instrumental skills by watching this video of his solo project “Shamanviolin”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MDb7FGrCV8

Also, it won’t be long until you can see him on stage with KORPIKLAANI for the first time and enjoy the hilarious party atmosphere of the band’s notorious live shows on the following occasions:

The Irish band Waylander is busy as hell in the studio to finish their latest album “Kindred Spirits”. On their new website www.clanwaylander.com they have an official day by day diary where you can follow the progress, jokes, arguments and frustrations ect of the band when recording everything. As soon as there is more news on the band, we will let you all know ofcourse. In the meantime, keep on following the diary to keep up to date

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Another review has just been posted of the new album Batavi which is just released by the Dutch band Heidevolk. A quick opinion? Read the review and then go buy that album! Read the review here or go to the Review section on the left.

The norwegian band Borknagar has just announced that they have a new drummer to play on their new upcoming tour in honour of the soon to be released album “Urd”.
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We just posted a new review on the latest album Vinlander from the USA band Hammer Horde. You can read the review here or by going to the CD/DVD review section on the left.

To all the bands out there, by all means keep sending in your new albums. We will always review and post them!

The finnish band Korpiklaani will start a new tour in April which is called the “Ukon Wacka European tour”.
Korpiklaani will be touring together with another band called Trollfest.

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Faroese Viking metallers TYR will play their first UK headline gig tonight as part of the closing weekend of Jorvik’s annual Viking Festival.

Presented by Asgard, York’s very own Viking jewellery outlet, the gig will be held at Fibbers on Stonebow and will feature Ravenage and Maelstrom as support.

Tickets are selling fast so if you want to attend please check whether there are any available.

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the Swiss band ELUVEITIE have released a short documentary chronically the making of their official video clip for the song „Havoc”. The song was taken from the bands highly anticipated upcoming release „Helvetios“. The music video was produced by the Polish company Grupa13 who had worked with the band on the clip for “Thousandfold” from the last album „Everything Remains… As It Never Was“ as well as for the clip for „A Rose For Epona“. The production company has also worked with such bands as BEHEMOTH and AMON AMARTH before.

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The Vinlandic (United States of America) band Hammer Horde is releasing their new album on the 1st of March.
The band originates from 2007 and has brought out their first album “Under the mighty Oath”. Now returning with their latest album “Vinlander”. To those who are interested in a small soundcap, click on the “read more” button below

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