Magyar Posse - Crack nihilist / Malware bytez
Could it be? At long last, something new from Magyar Posse.
Country: Finland
DWNSTRS - Satanic adventures of Hector
The new DWNSTRS album "Satanic adventures of Hector" is now streaming in full at SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/fullsteam/sets/dwnstrs-hector
Two new releases from Throat
Finnish noisecore bruisers Throat have two new 7"s out now, one being a split with fellow Finns Fleshpress, the other a two-song number entitled "Pee": http://ihatethroat.blogspot.com/2011/12/two-brand-new-releases.html
Pain is pain -- The complete Death Trip
has compiled all of Finnish hardcore act Death Trip's recordings (3 7"s plus some live recordings) into one single CD collection and unleashed it upon the world. Check it: http://ektrorecords.com/
Lasse Marhaug launches zine
Norwegian noise maestro Lasse Marhaug has started a new zine called "Personal Best" which will debut this month, the inaugural issue featuring interviews with a number of scene luminaries such as Gold Soundz, Keränen, Zweizz, Ronnie Sundin and much more. The goal is to publish two issues per year in A4 format with full-color covers -- samples and more info here: http://www.marhaugforlag.no/personalbest1.html
Final nominees announced for Nordic Music Prize
The final 12 nominees for the 2011 Nordic Music Awards have been decided and they are as follows:
Ane Brun - It all starts with one
Lykke Li - Wounded rhymes
Rubik - Solar
Gus Gus - Arabian horse
Malk De Koijn - Toback to the fromtime
Siinai - Olympic game
Björk - Biophilia
Iceage - New brigade
Montée - Renditions of you
Anna Järvinen - Anna själv tredje
Goran Kajfes - X/Y
The Field - Looping state of mind
Read more: http://nordicmusicprize.com/eng/pages/1-nordic_music_prize_2011
Goodbye Viola
Viola bids farewell with one last tune after 12 years as a band and a grand total of 85 songs, including 33 given away for free during the run of their monthly Viola Music Club: http://www.violamusicclub.com/2011-12-goodbye-viola
The reason: Tommi Forsström, 1/2 of the band, is moving to the US.
Top 10s start tomorrow
Tomorrow: so begins our annual top 10 list bonanza. I could still squeeze in a few more contributors, so if you think you're deserving of a spot, please get in touch!
Vendlus to release Syven album
The label is apparently back in effect and will be releasing the new album "Aikaintaite" from Finnish dark folk/metal act Syven on December 6. For more info and another preview track, go here: http://www.vendlus.com/
The New Tigers - Toffee/Chocolate
Two new outtakes from The New Tigers, half of which are available for free download, the other half an instrumental.
Hexvessel - I am the ritual (video)
An excellent new video from Finnish neofolk act Hexvessel.
Nordic Music Prize 2011 semi-finalists
The semi-finalists for the 2011 Nordic Music Prize have been revealed:
Sweden:
Anna Ternheim - The night visitor
Jonathan Johansson - Klagomuren
Loney Dear - Hall music
The Field - Looping state of mind
Mattias Alkberg - Anarkist
Lykke Li - Wounded rhymes
Anna Järvinen - Anna själv tredje
Deportees - Islands & shores
Veronica Maggio - Satan i gatan
Goran Kajfes - X/Y
Denmark:
Larsen & Furious Jane - Dolly
Michael Møller - A Month of Unrequited Love
Oh Land - Oh Land
Mikael Simpson - Noget Laant, Noget Blaat
The Late Great Fitzcarraldos - The Late Great Fitzcarraldos
Malk De Koijn - Toback To The Fromtime
Iceage - New Brigade
Thulebasen - Gate 5
When Saints Go Machine - Konkylie
Hymns From Nineveh - Hymns From Nineveh
Finland:
Von Hertzen Brothers - Stars Aligned
Röyhkä & Mattila - Kaksi lensi tuulen mukaan
22-Pistepirkko - Lime Green Delorean
French Films - Imaginary Future
Siinai - Olympic Games
Rubik - Solar
Regina - Soita mulle
Michael Monroe - Sensory Overdrive
Mirel Wagner - Mirel Wagner
Chisu - Kun valaistun
Iceland:
Sóley - We Sink
Lay Low - Brostinn strengur
Ham - Svik, harmur og dauði
Sin Fang - Summer Echoes
ADHD - ADHD2
FM Belfast - Don’t Want To Sleep
Gus Gus - Arabian Horse
Mugison - Haglél
Björk - Biophilia
Apparat Organ Quartet - Pólýfónía
Norway:
Razika - Program ’91
Lars Vaular - Du betyr meg
Jonas Alaska - Jonas Alaska
Team Me - To The Treetops!
Ane Brun - It All Starts With One
Stein Torleif Bjella - Vonde Visu
120 Days - 120 Days II
Montée - Renditions Of You
John Olav Nilsen og Gjengen - Det nærmeste du kommer
Martin Hagfors - I like you
This list will eventually be culled down to a final 12 on December 1 before the winner is crowned on February 16.
Pitchfork top metal of 2011
Pitchfork's best metal albums of 2011 list includes selections from Vanhelgd (#34), In Solitude (#9) and Circle of Ouroborus (#7): http://pitchfork.com/features/show-no-mercy/8717-best-albums-of-2011/
Steel Mammoth - Nightmare ad nauseam (video)
A new clip from Finnish metal jokers Steel Mammoth. For full tech specs, hit up director Sami Sänpäkkilä's blog: http://samisanpakkila.com/2011/11/steel-mammoth/