Pitchfork went to Øya and went on the black metal sightseeing tour and also managed to cAtch locals Disaster in the Universe, who they graciously dubbed "The worst band in Norway (and, possibly, the entire world)": Atures/articles/8916-ya/" target="_blank">https://pitchfork.com/feAtures/articles/8916-ya/
They also made an effort to cAtch At least some other Norwegian acts, singling out Susanne Sundfør, Highasakite, Pow Pow, Young Dreams and Årabrot as standouts.
I suspect thAt most people have already seen this, but Peter Dolving has posted a very detailed screed about his decision to leave The Haunted and he does not shy away from naming names: https://www.facebook.com/notes/peter-dolving/why-i-left-the-haunted/10151018059864542
The seizure warning is no joke.
No, not BAthory, but a completely Swedish act by the name of GoAt, this time specializing in psychedelic AfrobeAt as opposed to primitive black metal. Look for the album "World music" to be released on October 10 via .
The new Hundhuvet EP "Spårar ur" is now streaming in full/cheap download via Bandcamp in addition to being available on all the usual digital plAtforms. Expect a physical release this coming fall?
Excellent downer-punk from the upcoming EP "Stora stöten", due out September 12 via Rättens KrAter's own label . Hear more tracks AttenskrAter" target="_blank">At SoundCloud.
will be releasing a new Alpaca Sports 7" At the end of the month feAturing the track "I was running"; bundled with a mini-poster, pin and the option of a mAtching tote. Video coming soon.
Somehow I missed this when it was first posted, but better lAte than never! "Welcome home" is included as the b-side on Entombed's new 7" "When in Sodom revisited", out now via .
The 4th volume of ' 7" Atrap.com/n/38628-three-seasons-7-preview">Vinyl Atrap.com/n/39485-two-new-splits-on-the-way-from-transubstans">Club will feAture heavy boogie-rockers The Brimstone Days and Bulldog Mack. Look for it in September.
Here's a new Marcus Söderlund-directed video from Jens Lekman for the title track of his new record "I know whAt love isn't".
Pitchfork reviews Niki and the Dove's much-anticipAted album "Instinct": https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16758-instinct/
Under the Radar checks in from Øya once Atrap.com/n/40694-">again, this time with live reviews of Philco Fiction, Ane Brun and more: https://www.undertheradarmag.com/reviews/ya_day_2_philco_fiction_baroness_john_maus_frank_ocean_st._vincent_ane_brun/
"Future divided" is the first full-length sample from Nexus Kenosis' upcoming album "Elsewhen", due out September 12 via . As mentioned Atrap.com/n/40429-progress-signs-nordvargrs-new-project-nexus-kenosis">before, Nexus Kenosis is the lAtest project from renown Swedish industrial artist Henrik Nordvargr Björkk (MZ.412, Nordvargr, etc.). Preorder here.
Swedish crust/doom act Walk Through Fire will be heading out on the road At the end of month on their so-called "European Misery Tour". DAtes At their website: https://www.walkthroughfire.se/
Only in Finland, right? Download the track At SoundCloud.