folk metal

Records of the Week With Jon and Ted #6

This week, Jon and Ted dive into the notable and obscure, citing heavy metal and would-be black metal classics alike.

Empyrium Ignites "The Three Flames Sapphire" (Video Premiere)

German folk/doom metal duo Empyrium sets a high bar for “return” albums once again. Watch an exclusive pre-release video of album opener “The Three Flames Sapphire.”

Falling From the Sky Like Lightning: Empyrium Revisits Their Demo 25 Years Later (Interview)

Markus Stock reminisces about Empyrium’s roots and genre-defying demo in a new interview.

The Autumnal Fires of Bhleg's "Från eld till aska"

From Summer to Autumn, this Swedish duo shifts from Sun to Fire.

Ehlder's "Tagen" Channels the Ancient

The former Lönndom and Armagedda member returns with a stirring new project.

A Full Knapsack: An Interview With Borknagar's Øystein G. Brun

The Borknagar mastermind reflects on change, life, and the band’s new album “True North.”

Under Rauhnåcht's Summit Throne

One artist’s romantic superimposition of nature. Listen to the full new album and read an exclusive interview with Stefan Traunmüller.

Prophecy Announces Empyrium 2CD, Features Invisible Oranges Interview

The landmark album receives a sumptuous reissue, featuring our interview with Markus Stock.

Finnr's Cane Play With Nostalgia On "Elegy"

Familiar but new. Stream the band’s new album in full.

When Death Metal Got Weird

What doesn’t kill you makes you stranger
<< >>