Articles by Natalie Zina Walschots

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  Ulver

  Messe I.X-VI.X

  PUBLISHED Oct 7, 2013

  While it isn't uncommon for metal bands, particularly those of the symphonic persuasion, to commission classical musicians, or even full sy...

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  Sabaton

  Swedish Empire Live

  PUBLISHED Sep 30, 2013

  Since 1999, the Swedes in Sabaton have been making epic, military-inspired records, combining power metal bombast with classic heavy metal...

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  In Solitude

  Sister

  PUBLISHED Sep 30, 2013

  The third full-length from Swedish wizards In Solitude artfully combines the wailing, triumphant solos of NWOBHM with the smokier tones of...

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  Fyrnask

  Eldir Nótt

  PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2013

  Experimental black metal project Fyrnask is the monumental effort of one man, Fyrn, and this second full-length release, Eldir Nótt, is dee...

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  Sarke

  Aruagint

  PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2013

  Sarke have evolved considerably from their beginnings as the solo project of Thomas Bergli (Khold, ex-Old Man's Child), now featuring a ful...

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  Vorna

  Ajastaika

  PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2013

  Though Vorna have been active since 2008, they've spent that time refining their aesthetic, releasing a total of three demos, each demonstr...

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  Seidr

  Ginnungagap

  PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2013

  The word "seidr" (traditionally spelled "seiðr") is an old Norse term for sorcery rooted in a shamanic tradition, often involving spiritual...

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  American Sharks

  American Sharks

  PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2013

  American Sharks' time machine is broken. The Texans (Austin by way of Houston) are in the middle of a tale filled with time-traveling hijin...