folk black metal

Lord Agheros to release new studio album “Koinè” on February 18th 2022

The upcoming album by Italy’s Avantgarde and Folkish Black Metal project, Lord Agheros, entitled “Koinè”, will be released on February 18th, 2022, via My Kingdom Music. The cover artwork once again realized by Federico De Luca.

Pre-order “Koinè” here.

Tracklist:
1. The Prophecy
2. The Walls of Nowhere
3. Hold the Line
4. Sow

Varmia signs with M-Theory Audio and announces new album “bal Lada”

The Polish pagan black metal group Varmia – who pay tribute to their Baltic roots by combining black metal sounds with traditional instruments such as the goat horn and the tagelharpa - has signed with M-Theory Audio. The band’s third album, “bal Lada”, will be released in Spring 2021.

An early taste of the spirits soon to be summoned can be seen in this video showcasing the making of the album below.
 

Obsequiae to release new studio album “The Palms of Sorrowed Kings” on November 22nd 2019

20 Buck Spin presents the third full-length album by beloved Minnesota-based castle metal act Obsequiae, announcing “The Palms of Sorrowed Kings” for November release. Alongside its artwork and details, the LP’s first two songs “L’autrier M’en Aloie” and “Ceres in Emerald Streams” have been posted.
 

Zeal & Ardor announce November/December 2018 European & UK Tour

Following on from their captivating set at Download Festival last weekend, Zeal & Ardor have announced their first UK tour for this November/December.

Tickets for the seven headline shows go on sale this Friday, 15th June, here and all venue box offices.

European & UK Tour Dates 2018:
11/02 Linz, AUT – Ahoi P op Festival
11/03 Vienna, AUT – Europavox Festival
11/08 Milan, ITA – Bloom
11/10 Rome, ITA – Traffic Club
11/12 Ljubljana, SLO – Orta Bar
11/13 Budapest, HUN – Akvarium

Zeal & Ardor to release new studio album “Stranger Fruit” on June 8th 2018

Picture the scene: a late Summer evening, crickets sing their song, your bare feet firmly planted in the soil, the poplars gently sway in the wind, and the stench nearly knocks you out cold.
 
Creative firebrand Manuel Gagneux returns with a brand new Zeal & Ardor single.

“Gravedigger’s Chant” was released on Good Friday, March 23rd, and serves as an omen of what's to come from his forthcoming second Zeal & Ardor album, “Stranger Fruit”.
 

Primordial releases video for new single “Exile Amongst the Ruins”

Irish Pagan Metal Gods Primordial will release their new album, “Exile Amongst the Ruins”, on March 30th, 2018, through Metal Blade Records.

Teaming with producer Ola Ersfjord, who worked on Primordial’s 2016 live album, “Gods to the Godless”, the record was tracked at Dublin’s Camelot Studios, located adjacent to their rehearsal room.

Check out the video for the album’s title track (directed by Costin Chioreanu) below.

Primordial to release new studio album “Exile Amongst the Ruins” on March 30th 2018

Irish pagan metal gods Primordial announces their new album “Exile Amongst the Ruins” for a March 30th, 2018, release through Metal Blade Records.

The band teamed with producer Ola Ersfjord, who worked on their 2016 live album “Gods to the Godless”.

The record was tracked at Dublin’s Camelot Studios, located adjacent to Primordial’s rehearsal room.

Check out the video for the first single “Stolen Years”, below.