Enslaved drummer, vocalist and producer Iver Sandøy discusses AC/DC’s songwriting magic, making Mið under pressure and why you don’t need expensive studio gear to make a great record. Read More …
Tag: Norwegian metal
The Kovenant Are Here To Stay: Nagash Talks Australia, Nexus Polaris And An Almost Written New Album
Some bands return to relive a celebrated chapter from their past. The Kovenant have returned because that past unexpectedly opened the door to an entirely new future. When I caught up with Nagash for Crannk, the immediate reason was historic enough. This September, The Kovenant Read More …
DIMMU BORGIR Return From The Void With Grand Serpent Rising
After eight years in silence, Dimmu Borgir unleash Grand Serpent Rising — a towering, cinematic return to symphonic black metal chaos recorded with producer Fredrik Nordström. Read More …
Clawfinger Interview | Bård Torstensen on Before We All Die and the Band’s Return
There are comeback records, and then there are records that arrive sounding like the world has caught back up with the band that made them. For Clawfinger, Before We All Die feels exactly like that. Released on February 20th, the Swedish Norwegian crossover pioneers have Read More …
Enslaved Embrace Their Roots with Sea Shanties “Fire Marengo” and “Anna Lovinda”
Few bands in extreme music carry their heritage as deeply as Enslaved. Now, in a move that feels both unexpected and entirely natural, the Norwegian progressive pioneers have unveiled a new two track digital release, presenting their interpretations of the sea shanties “Fire Marengo” and Read More …
Hjelvik Talks Welcome to Hel, Norse Mythology and His Rebirth Beyond Kvelertak
Originally spotlighting the release of Hjelvik’s debut album, this feature captures Erlend Hjelvik stepping into a bold new era with Welcome to Hel, released November 20, 2020 through Nuclear Blast Records. I caught up with Erlend Hjelvik, ex Kvelertak frontman, to talk about his latest Read More …