Pitchfork reviews Enslaved
Pitchfork likes the new Enslaved album "RIITIIR", but perhaps not quite as much as some folks: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17147-riitiir/
Artist: Enslaved
Country: Norway
Genre: Metal
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Reviews: Ruun (mp3) / Isa
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http://www.enslaved.no/
http://www.myspace.com/enslaved
Reviews: Ruun (mp3) / Isa
Avant-garde Metal talks to Enslaved
Avant-garde Metal talks to Ivar Peersen of Enslaved about the band's new album "RiiTiiR", among many other subjects: http://avantgarde-metal.com/content/stories2.php?id=263
Nordagust
In the mist of morning
Karisma Records
Heaps upon heaps of mellotron combined with heavy prog rock guitars and emotional vocals ensure that this debut by the Norwegian six piece is firmly ensconced in the retro catalogue. This is proggy folk rock at its most haunting and with an eerie cinematic feel in its instrumental passages that would sit well in any psychological horror. The "out in nature" aspect of this album with its extensive use of field recordings works in places but fails in others -- such as in the pot-of-boiling-potatoes of "In the woods". A lot of the music itself is quite reminiscent of the likes of fellow countrymen Arcturus or Enslaved with the heavier guitar parts very like the stoned tree-hugging brother of the former's "Sideshow symphonies". To hear that style in such a different setting is refreshing for someone who is familiar with any of Arcturus' material and, likewise, prog fans who enjoy "In the mist of morning" could do worse than check out "Sideshow...". The only problem is that once the comparison is in there, that's all you can hear. On the whole, however, this is one stormer of a debut that stands up well alongside classic releases from the famed Swedish bands of yesteryear such as Anekdoten and Änglagård.
- John Norby
Enslaved sign with Nuclear Blast worldwide
It's not exactly surprising in any way whatsoever, but anyhoo: Enslaved has signed a worldwide deal with and will be releasing a new album this fall. Their last couple releases, aside from that Scion A/V EP, were handled by in North America and abroad via .
99 Minutes #20: Ivar Peersen (Enslaved)
Listen to Norway's first new episode of 2012 of their excellent podcast series "99 Minutes" is now online and features an interview with Ivar Peersen of Enslaved, as well as the usual diverse array of Norwegian music: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2012013011222443117418
99 Minutes #17
Listen to Norway has posted a new episode of their 99 Minutes podcast series: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011102511315112811169
Featured artists this time include Karpe Diem, Jaga Jazzist, Harry's Gym, Splashgirl, Årabrot, Hedvig Mollestad Trio, Martin Hagfors, Ungdomskulen, The Little Hands of Asphalt, Enslaved and lots more.
Peaceville preps Aura Noir, Enslaved reissues
will be doing vinyl reissues of the first Aura Noir album "Black thrash attack" and Enslaved's 2nd demo "Yggdrasill" in October. The former comes out October 17 and will include a bonus cover of Venom's "Heavens on fire", the latter on October 31.
Ghost cancel US tour
Ghost has been forced to drop off the upcoming Enslaved/Alcest tour due to visa issues: https://www.facebook.com/thebandghost/posts/272013509484119
That's a bummer -- I was really looking forward to seeing them up here in both Portland and Seattle.
Ghost - Live video
Nice to see some high-quality live footage of Ghost instead of the usual mediocre crowd-sourced stuff. Really looking to seeing them on tour with Enslaved in October.
Ghost, Enslaved tour
Holy shit, a package metal tour where I actually want to see every band: Ghost, Enslaved and Alcest will be touring North America starting in late September:
09/23 - Jaxx, Springfield, VA
09/24 - Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale, PA
09/25 - Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY
09/26 - The Middle East, Cambridge, MA
09/28 - Impérial, Quebec City, QC
09/29 - Café Campus, Montreal, QC
09/30 - Opera House, Toronto, ON
10/01 - Outland Live, Columbus, OH
10/02 - Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL
10/03 - Station 4, St. Paul, MN
10/05 - WECC, Winnipeg, MB
10/06 - The Exchange, Regina, SK
10/07 - The Starlite Room, Edmonton, AB
10/08 - Dickens, Calgary, AB
10/10 - Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver, BC
10/11 - El Corazon, Seattle, WA
10/12 - Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR
10/13 - Slim's, San Francisco, CA
10/14 - The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA
Enslaved joins the Scion-funded underground
Toyota subsidiary Scion is extending its reach into Norway by funding a new EP from Enslaved which they will be offering up for free download, presumably in exchange for an email or some other marketing junk. Read more here and hear a sample track: http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/enslaved-sleeping-gods-mp3-premiere
Hole in the Sky going out with a bang
Nö Music reports that the 2011 edition of Norway's renown metal fest Hole in the Sky will be its last and it appears they've put together a suitable lineup for a send-off: http://www.nomusicmedia.com/2011/04/08/the-last-supper-hole-in-the-sky-closing-its-doors-in-2011/
Immortal, Satyricon, Enslaved and Mayhem? Holy shit! Not to mention Godflesh, Ghost, etc.
Spellemann 2010 winners
The winners of the 2010 Spellemannpris, the Norwegian Grammy, have been announced:
Honorary Award: A-ha
Newcomer of the Year: Kvelertak
Producers of the Year: Stargate
Electronica: Lindstrøm og Christabelle
Metal: Enslaved
Open Class: Jaga Jazzist
Pop group: Kråkesølv
Jazz: Elephant9
Female artist of the Year: Ingrid Olava
Popular music composer of the Year: Susanne Sundfør
Male artist of the Year: Thom Hell
Spellemann of the Year: Karpe Diem
More here: http://www.listento.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2011030713200940182650
Spellemann 2010 nominees
The nominees for this year's Spellemann awards, the Norwegian Grammy, have been announced:
Female Artist:
Christel Alsos - Tomorrow is ()
Ida Maria - Katla (/)
Ingrid Olava - The guest ()
Susanne Sundfør - The brothel ()
Male Artist:
Moddi - Floriography ()
Odd Nordstoga - November (/)
Thom Hell - All good things ()
Thomas Dybdahl - Waiting for that one clear moment ()
Pop Group:
deLillos - Hjernen er alene i Operaen ()
I was a king - Old friends (/)
Kråkesølv - Bomtur til jorda ()
Madcon - Contraband ()
Electronic:
Bjørn Torske - Kokning ()
Lindstrøm & Christabelle - Real life is no cool ()
Ost & Kjex - Cajun lunch (/)
Rock:
Blood Command - Ghostclocks (/)
Kvelertak - Kvelertak ()
Motorpsycho - Heavy metal fruit ()
Serena-Maneesh - No 2: Abyss in b minor ()
Tommy Tokyo & Starving for My Gravy - Go time, showtime & absolute war ()
Metal:
Enslaved - Axioma Ethica Odini ()
Ihsahn - After (/)
Shining - Blackjazz ()
Solefald - Norrøn livskunst ()
Hip-Hop:
Karpe Diem - Aldri solgt en løgn ()
Lars Vaular - Helt om natten, helt om dagen ()
Salvador Sanchez - Happy daze ()
Folk:
Gjermund Larsen trio - Aurum (/)
Ingvill Marit Buen Garnås og Per Anders Buen Garnås - Salme, segn & solbøn ()
Sondre Bratland/Annbjørg Lien - Alle vegne ()
Unni Boksasp Ensemble - Keramello ()
Jazz:
Elephant9 - Walk the nile ()
Ivar Antonsen/Vigleik Storaas - Dialogues ()
Paolo Vinaccia - Very much alive ()
Supersilent - 10 ()
Trondheim Jazz Orchestra - Triads and more ()
Open Class:
Beady Belle - At Welding Bridge ()
Jaga Jazzist - One-armed bandit ()
Karl Seglem - Ossicles (/)
Pelbo - Pelbo ()
Petter Wettre/Audun Kleive - The only way to travel 2 ()
Lyrics:
Bare Egil Band - I fyr og flamme (/)
Erik Fosnes Hansen - Neste stasjon Grorud ()
Ingrid Olava - The guest (
Pop Composition:
Gjermund Larsen - Aurum (/)
Ingrid Olava - The guest ()
Odd Nordstoga - November (/)
Susanne Sundfør - The brothel ()
Thom Hell - All good things ()
Newcomer:
Bjørn Johan Muri ()
Frida Ånnevik ()
Kvelertak ()
Moddi ()
Thomas Eriksen ()
Winners will be announced on March 5. More here: http://www.spellemann.no/
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart
This week's top 20 Norwegian album chart:
01. Odd Nordstoga - November
02. Röyksopp - Senior
03. Dimmu Borgir - Abrahadabra
04. Kari Bremnes - Fantastisk Allerede
05. Diverse artister - Melodi Grand Prix Junior 2010
06. Elin Gaustad - Whole New Beginning
07. Christel Alsos - Tomorrow is
08. Skambankt - Søvnløs
09. Susanne Sundfør - The Brothel
10. Hellbillies - Leite etter lykka
11. Tommy Tokyo feat Starving for My Gravy - Go Time, Showtime & Absolute War
12. a-ha - 25
13. Filmmusikk: - Splitter pinne - Reinspikka hits fra knerten filmen
14. Enslaved - Axioma Ethica Odini
15. Linda Kvam - Anything For Love
16. Inger Lise Rypdal - De beste jeg vet
17. Kvelertak - Kvelertak
18. Bjørn Johan Muri - Airwaves
19. Jan Garbarek/The Hilliard Ensemble - Officium Novum
20. The Respatexans - Hellbilly Heaven