An Interview With: Sami Hinkka (Ensiferum)

When one thinks of folk metal these days, it really is impossible for Ensiferum not to cross your mind. The Finnish quintet have spent over a decade establishing themselves at the forefront of the genre, firing up crowds and igniting the pagan party spirit along the way. We speak to bassist Sami Hinkka about Ensiferum’s place in folk metal, and the bigger picture of the genre.

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Live Review: Ensiferum

A grandiose evening of folk metal descends upon Islington this evening, featuring the titans that have made their name known across the seven seas, Ensiferum. Joining them are Estonia folkers Metsatoll, and Britain’s very own Pythia.

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A Bloodstock Interview With : Janne (Ensiferum) 

Kicking the year off in fantastic style Ensiferum released their brand new album One Man Army. Having toured all over since it’s release the band began to hit up the festival circuit leading us to a warm Sunday afternoon where the band would be performing at UK Bloodstock Festival. Before their fitting brutal slot at the festival, we were able to speak to drummer Janne about what the band had been up since the release of the new album, why there has mostly always been a progressive epic as the final track and what Ensiferum have their sights set on.

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Bloodstock 2015 : Day Three

The third and final day of Bloodstock see’s our festival come to its untimely end. Before that however once again we were treated to an eclectic, raucous and truly brutal live shows from some of the best bands in the business!

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