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New Moon Fortnight: Folk and metal from Morhana, Kjell Braaten, Vanir, Nattramn, Etc.

In the latest edition of ‘Full Moon Fortnight’ we cast an eye over the latest and greatest Kurgan-approved releases in Neofolk and Metal.

March 16, 2022 — In the depths of dark nights, we can always rely on turning to the moon for bathing in the eerie light that gives life to the darkest corners of the earth. The new moon has graced us with a hoard of new, impending releases from the ever-expanding worlds of neofolk and metal. Read on as James Paterson details the latest from Wardruna, Kjell Braaten, Sun and Moon Dance, Sabaton, and more. FULL STORY »



Full Moon Fortnight:
Folk and metal by Forndom, Rúnahild, Bloodywood, Etc.

This ‘Full Moon Fortnightly’ is chock-full of traditional soundscapes and enthralling melodies with plenty of metal and neofolk releases rooted in wisdom and myth.

March 2, 2022 — The full moon has given us plenty to listen to across the neofolk and metal genres. The early March moon has brought a variety of songs ranging from a remake almost a decade in the making, to new singles from debut albums, thus we are glad to let you know this ‘Full Moon Fortnight’ has a little something for everyone. Robert Kohls reports of Týr, Forndom, Walk Kauz, Herknungr, and more.

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FULL MOON FORTNIGHT: Bjorth, Danheim, Vinnie Camilleri, Sabaton, Månegarm, and more

In this edition of ‘Full Moon Fortnightly’ we once again explore the worlds of neofolk and metal, rounding up the best and boldest Kurgan-approved releases of 2022.

February 16, 2022 — As the moon transforms into its full, rich, hunter’s form, so too does our biweekly bill of headlines with a bevy of new releases from folk and metal acts like Bjorth, Månegarm, Kjell Braaten, Sabaton, Danheim, Vinnie Camilleri, and Annie Hurdy Gurdy. Read on as James Paterson reports of the past two weeks most notable releases.

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Full Moon Fortnight:
Týr, Bjarla, Wardruna, Virrentakoja and more

This ‘Full Moon Fortnightly’ is brimming with genre-dominating folk and metal artists, new and old, who masterfully blend ancient-sounding instrumentals with vocals.

February 1, 2022 — We are already a month into the new year and artists slinging neofolk and metal have already proven they aim to give their all in the current sun orbit. The previous ‘Fullmoon Fortnight’ was brimming with great songs, and we are delighted to report the new moon is shining just as brightly with new releases by Wardruna, Bjarla, Dreyma, Faun, and more.

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