After unceremoniously ousting founder member and guitarist Infernus from Gorgoroth, bassist King ov Hell and vocalist Gaahl (who had become the main writing force within the band in recent years) set about continuing with the same monicker. However, two years of legal wrangling resulted in...

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Norwegian metal, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thy putrid vocals as they vomit up evilness incarnate. I love the blaring guitars which shred my ears and doth make them bleed. I love the bombastic drumming that I can...

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Norway’s 1349 have been confirmed as support for Marduk’s North American summer tour, which kicks off June 2 in Baltimore. This marks the band’s first activity on this continent since 2010, when they supported Cannibal Corpse and Triptykon on separate treks. That same year saw...

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There’s an incoming aural assault all the way from Bergen, Norway in the form of death metal thrashers Hellish Outcast. They debuted at last year’s Bloodstock Open Air Festival and caught a lot of positive feedback with their set. They are now ready to unleash...

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This settles it. I’ve GOT to move to Norway! So many good things are coming out of Norway and Nekromantheon is another one. “Rise, Vulcan Spectre” is just sick! January 13th is going to be a banner day! That’s the day “Rise, Vulcan Spectre” is...

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