Polish dark experimental folk metallers Alne have recently released their new work, a digital only 3-track EP entitled “Opowieści Krótszych Dni“. The ancient Gods of Alne’s homeland, feasts, folk demonology, customs, rites and chants collected by ethnographers are always an endless source of inspiration for their music. This time, the lyrics form a triptych devoted to “the dark side of the year” – autumn and winter time. Two of the songs are based on poems written by Teofil Lenartowicz (a Polish 19th century ethnographer, sculptor and poet, whose writing was inspired by Polish folklore). The third song tells of Żmij (Slavic dragon), fighting with Perun. The triptych “Opowieści Krótszych Dni” contains about 14 minutes of music.

Tracklist:
1. Modlitwa Słoneczna                Read more →

On December 16th 2017, SoundAge Productions will release the second part of “Эффект Бабочки” a very interesting “split” album for fans of Russian pagan metal masters Butterfly Temple. The first part was released by the same label again, back in 2009. Entitled “Эффект Бабочки 2 – Своя Земля” (Butterfly Effect 2 – Our Land) this album is a real Living Tree of various projects, rooted in the history of the remarkable, original Butterfly Temple. Some members of these bands are former and current musicians of Butterfly Temple, and they combined their, so different, creativity in a single album, as a sign of respect for each other, in memory of old friendship, tireless love for diverse music and free creativity. You can watch the official album teaser below in order to get a first taste. The musicians who participated in this release have Read more →

Back in 2008, Alestorm were mere newcomers and beginners – and yet they created a modern metal classic and a completely new sub-genre. “Captain Morgan’s Revenge” marks the birth of pirate metal as we know it today and turned a couple of young Scotsmen into one of the hottest bands the modern metal scene has to offer! Ten years later and sold-out shows all over the world, their boozy debut gets its well-deserved anniversary treatment and will be re-released on January 26th 2018 via Napalm Records! “Captain Morgan’s Revenge – 10th Anniversary Edition” has received a fresh remix and remastering by original producer Lasse Lammert at his LSD studios and will be coming with a rejuvenated artwork. Alongside the “Live at Summer Breeze” bonus disc, this re-release will be a true gem for all collectors, new fans and nostalgics alike!       Read more →