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Interview: Sarah Jezebel Deva, Dan Abela and Damjan Stefanovic [20th May 2012]
I was fortunate enough to be able to catch an interview with former Cradle of Filth backing vocalist Sarah Jezebel Deva and a couple of her band mates at Yardbirds in Grimsby, where we chatted about...
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Gloryhammer announced for Hammerfest VI
Gloryhammer – the new power metal band spearheaded by Alestorm frontman Christopher Bowes – have been announced for Hammerfest VI next year in Wales. They will be joining a host of other bands that...
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Soilwork release lyric video for “Tongue”
“The Living Infinite”, Soilwork‘s much acclaimed double album (read our review here) has produced videos for “Spectrum Of Eternity” and “Rise Above The Sentiment”. Now it’s time for a lyric video for...
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Vagos Open Air 2014 – 1st day
Kreator, Epica, Soilwork, Sylosis, Kandia, Gates Of Hell Quinta do Ega, Vagos (PT) 8th August 2014 This year’s edition of Vagos Open Air was bigger in every sense of the word – it lasted one day longer...
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Soilwork to release first live DVD/BlueRay
After an almost-20-year career and 9 studio albums, Soilwork are about to release their first ever live DVD/BlueRay, with its corresponding audio CDs – “Live In The Heart Of Helsinki”. 23 songs were...
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Soilwork – The Ride Majestic
Soilwork “The Ride Majestic” Melodic death metal Release: 28th August 2015 Via Nuclear Blast Records Soilwork haven’t had the need to prove themselves to me for a long time now. After albums such as...
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Sarah Jezebel Deva–Malediction
Sarah Jezebel Deva Malediction Released 28th May 2012 Symphonic Metal Released via Listenable Records Sarah Jezebel Deva is becoming somewhat of a household name in the darker netherworld of the...
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Kalmah set to release seventh studio album, Seventh Swamphony, in June
Kalmah, the undisputed champions of ‘Swamp Metal’ (Editor: Swap Metal? Really?) return to the scene with new studio album, Seventh Swamphony, which is the heavily anticipated follow-up to 2010’s 12...
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Kreator reveal cover artwork for upcoming ‘Dying Alive’ DVD
Teutonic thrash overlords Kreator have revealed the cover artwork for the band’s upcoming live DVD/Blu Ray Dying Alive, which will be released 2nd September via Nuclear Blast. The DVD/Blu Ray features...
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Soilwork announce UK 2014 tour
After their sold-out show at The Camden Underworld in London, which was their first UK date in four years, Swedish metal tyrants Soilwork have announced a four-date UK tour for March in 2014. The...
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Dark Essence Records post tracklisting for Alfapokalyps
Norwegian label Dark Essence Records recently unveiled the tracklisting for Alfapokalyps, the upcoming album from Swedish rockers Alfahanne. The ten-track album will be the debut full-length release...
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Narcotic Self – Cut The Chord
Narcotic Self Cut The Chord Released 6th May 2016 Thrash Metal/Heavy Metal/Groove Metal Self-Released ‘Cut The Chord’ is the third album from the American heavy metal band Narcotic Self. They have...
View ArticleSoilwork – Verkligheten
Soilwork “Verkligheten” Melodic death metal Released: 11th January 2019 Via Nuclear Blast Records When I reviewed “The Ride Majestic”, about three and a half years ago (damn, feels like yesterday!), I...
View ArticleLiv Sin – Burning Sermons
Liv Sin Burning Sermons Hard Rock, Heavy Metal Released: 6th September 2019 via Despotz Records A few years ago I reviewed the debut album from Liv Sin, Follow Me. The Swedish quintet has made big...
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Ahead of the release of their new album Burning Sermons on the 6th September, Mick spoke to Liv Jagrell of Swedish heavy metal band Liv Sin. They discussed the production and songwriting of this record...
View ArticlePieni’s highlights of 2019
2019 was a bumpy ride and despite attending fewer shows and writing less for Valkyrian Music, this past year still had plenty of memorable moments. Here’s my favorite live ones: Samael at Laurus...
View ArticleSoilwork – A Whisp Of The Atlantic
Soilwork“A Whisp Of The Atlantic”MetalReleased: 4th December 2020Via Nuclear Blast Records Soilwork have been pushing the envelope of classy with every release for a few years now and “A Whisp Of The...
View ArticlePieni’s Highlights of 2020
Usually, my gig highlights are my favorite concerts among dozens I’ve seen during the year. As COVID-19 didn’t allow me to go to more than 4 live events in 2020, they ended up being all highlights just...
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