Italian epic extreme metallers Stormlord from Rome are ready to return on the scenes with the long awaited sixth full-length album, entitled “Far“, which is scheduled for release on May 24th, 2019 via Scarlet Records. “Far” includes ten new songs amongst the fastest and most aggressive ever composed by the band, with epic and solemn atmospheres and the best orchestrations they’ve ever conceived. The lyrical concept is enriched with new nuances, ranging from the traditions of the peoples of the Mediterranean to the myth and glory of the ancient Rome, without forgetting to pay tribute to immortal icons such as Robert E. Howard (author of ‘Conan the Barbarian’), celebrated in the song “Cimmeria“. “Far” was recorded Read more →

Swiss folk metal masters Eluveitie will release their new full-length album “Ategnatos” on April 5th 2019, via Nuclear Blast. A work based on archaic archetypes and the ancient concept of renewal, “Ategnatos” unfolds an elemental force to be reckoned with. And by using their longest gap between two metal albums to gather momentum, they just forged their strongest album around it. No wonder the album follows a decidedly darker, monumental tone that suits them very well. Of course, Eluveitie have long found their very own trademark sound, a sonic adventure often copied, but never overcome. With “Ategnatos“, the dedicated nine-piece not only worked with a real string quartet (a premiere!) and granted Fabienne Erni’s sublime mastery of the harp the room it deserved; they also undertook a holistic Read more →