As 2017 draws to a steady close and we start to see everything ease off for the end of the year, we can always count on bands to keep functioning as per usual. Here's a handy list of bands to catch next year. Time to start filling up those tacky new 2018 calendars... Bell Witch … Continue reading Tour News: Bell Witch, Modern Life Is War, Loathe / Holding Absence, Moonsorrow, Escape The Fate

The official Moonsorrow documentary, Home of the Wind, is nearing completion on its Crowdfunding Campaign (available until June 11th). Offering a unique chance to be a part of metal history, and a chance to personally enter the chronicles of the pagan metal giants, you can visit the campaign here. Home of the Wind is an entirely … Continue reading Moonsorrow documentary ‘Home of the Wind’ nears crowdfunding target

Just over 2 weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the gutiarists from Finnish metal band, Moonsorrow. We chatted about the most recent album, the gear he uses and Laakupaavi. Thanks to Nina at the Noise Cartel for organising and Mitja for his time. You’re currently doing a co-headlining tour … Continue reading Interview: Mitja Harvilahti of Moonsorrow

[avatar ="James" size="50" align="left" /] Two bands playing a headline set in one of the best sounding venues in Glasgow? Yes please! In all seriousness though, when this show got announced I almost thought it too good to be true. So, after making a few arrangements I made sure that I would be there to … Continue reading Korpiklaani / Moonsorrow – Classic Grand, Glasgow (24th March 2016)

The one thing that strikes me with the new album by this Finnish band is that there are more folk influences within this album than previous works. With the addition of more folk-infused melodies and even choral voices the folk influences are even more apparent,  especially with the first track on the album "Jumalten Aika". The name translates … Continue reading Review: Moonsorrow – Jumalten Aika

The Finnish Folk Metal Mafia are very pleased to announce that Korpiklaani and Moonsorrow will be embarking on a co-headline tour this coming April 2016. These two powerhouses of the Finnish Folk Metal scene have once again ed forces for what promises to be an immensely entertaining evening. Korpiklaani front man Jonne Järvelä said regarding the … Continue reading Korpiklaani / Moonsorrow announce co-headline dates