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Posts By Rich Hobson

Norse-French folk project SKÁLD returns with ‘Viking Memories’ Album

October 29, 2020 — Despite its prevalence in contemporary popular culture, the influence of Norse tradition and mythology remain largely centralized to the Scandinavian peninsular, Iceland, and parts of the.. FULL STORY »


Hulkoff’s ‘Pansarfolk’ is Wild Folk Metal Brilliance

October 6, 2020 — Back in 2017, Swedish composer and metal extraordinaire Pär Hulkoff embarked on his first solo musical odyssey. Worlds away from the staccato-industrial metal stylings of Raubtier (a highly successful band he created in 2008 and has fronted ever since) and the sunshine-and-Western-soaked vibes of his.. FULL STORY »



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