An Interview With : Ivar and Grutle (Enslaved)

Previously having spoken to one Enslaved mastermind Ivar Bjornson at this year’s Bloodstock we were lucky enough to find ourselves with not just one but two members of the influential Norwegian Metal band. Just before their performance in September the dynamic duo were able to have a quick chat about In Times. Hearing the various different methods involved in the entire process of the writing from both Ivar and Grutle along with Enslaved making their Norwegian school debut and of course the announcement that they shall be returning early next year. Listen to the full unedited interview below to hear all things Enslaved.

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Album Review : Nile – What Should Not Be Unearthed

In the world of music, Death Metal itself as a genre is a niche market to say the least, though over the years it has garnered a fierce and eclectic following. With a plethora of sub genres being formed, there seemed to be one such sub genre that was up for grabs, Egyptian themed Technical Death Metal. A deserved accolade goes to none other than South Carolina’s Nile.

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Album Review : Lamb Of God – VII : Sturm Und Drang

Triumph over adversity, the old adage couldn’t be more apt. Bands like the Richmond quintet only come around once every decade. Consistently releasing punishing, groove oriented metal Lamb of God are one of the most forward thinking bands of our time. Often labelled as a Pantera copycat, which personally I feel to be completely wrong and derogatory of the entire Lamb of God ethos. Combine their already reliant back catalogue that the band pertain, with the now very public trial that Randy Blythe went through after the man was held in Prague, following an alleged case of manslaughter. Essentially  the most important album of their career, VII : Sturm Und Drang is make or break

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