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Northern metal giants Amorphis recently released “The Moon”, a beautifully haunting first taste of their forthcoming album “Halo”, set for release on February 11th, 2022, via Atomic Fire Records. To shorten the wait until the arrival of their second single, “On the Dark Waters” (out on January 28th, 2022), the band has announced a limited 7" blue/white vinyl single of the same name, due out on the same day.

Rock and metal music have always been a haven for those who have bigger stories to tell; who have grander emotions to convey. For more than thirty years, Finnish figureheads Amorphis have done their best to carve their very own niche in heartfelt yet aggressive, melancholic yet soothing tunes.

On “Halo”, their staggering fourteenth studio effort, the Finns underline their trailblazing status as one of the most original, culturally relevant, and rewarding acts ever to emerge from the land of the thousand lakes.

Melancholic black metal symbiosis Sojourner paves the way for another undeniably impressive next chapter with their outstanding new offering, the mini-EP “Perennial”, to be released digitally and as a strictly limited ivory vinyl edition on June 4th, 2021, via Napalm Records.

While concerts and cheering crowds seem to be a long lost echo from the past these days, melancholic progressive metallers Amorphis bring back some of the life and uncomparable energy that many of us have been missing so desperately. Recorded during a special hometown show that took place on December 7th, 2019, little did the Finns know that this would be one of their last concerts before the pandemic outbreak in early 2020.

Israeli progressive metal outfit Subterranean Masquerade this week unveils the details for their anxiously awaited new album, “Mountain Fever”. The band’s fourth LP, and sixth overall release, marks the band’s first record to see release through their new label home, Sensory Records, who this week unveils the album’s cover art, track listing, and more.
 

Napalm Records is proud to announce the re-signing of Russkaja after three years! Breaking all genre boundaries Russkaja deliver their “Turbopolka” and mingle open-minded passion with various styles from around the globe.

Icelandic Viking Metal giants Skálmöld will release their second live album and the first one as solo band “10 Year Anniversary - Live in Reykjavík”, on September 25th, 2020, via Napalm Records.

Three consecutive sold-out shows at the Gamla Bíó in their hometown Reykjavík were the adequate setting to celebrate the 10th anniversary together with their devotees. “10 Year Anniversary - Live in Reykjavík” transports the mythical atmosphere directly into their fans’ homes

New Jersey-based progressive metal source Sensory Records has signed Israel’s long-running troupe Subterranean Masquerade. The band has recently completed their fourth LP, “Mountain Fever”, which is being prepared for release in the months ahead.
 

Good news for all the folk metal fans missing festivals and concerts: Korpiklaani will premier their performance at Masters Of Rock 2014 this Saturday, 17.00 BST, via Youtube.

Set your reminder for the Youtube premiere here.

The band have said:

Amorphis is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Due to the current situation, the band’s official anniversary tour has had to be postponed, but no worries - to cheer their fans up, Amorphis will play two live-stream shows on June 3rd and 4th 2020.