Category Archives: Norway

Kvelertak – Kvelertak (Deluxe Edition)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by J

A deluxe edition of the self titled Kvelertak album is now available from Prosthetic Records.  Strictly limited to 5000 copies Worldwide and including an 8 panel digipak with expanded artwork, new booklet, poster, bonus tracks and a DVD for $15! … Continue reading →

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Now Playing

Posted on May 14, 2011 by J

This week I’ve been spending a lot of time poking around on the new National Jukebox that was just launched by The Library Of Congress.  It’s a treasure  trove of very early American music and should be required listening in … Continue reading →

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Free Enslaved EP from Scion

Posted on May 13, 2011 by J

Enslaved – The Sleeping Gods Scion A/V brings us a free 5 song EP from Norway’s Enslaved.  Seems quite a few people are questioning the progressive black metal band teaming up with a car company (Scion is part of Toyota).  … Continue reading →

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Necrocomiccon – Hot Dog Cart Hunger (2011)

Posted on April 22, 2011 by J

Regardless of what Prince might say about bands not recording covers, this is brilliant.  I could write something pithy, but I have nothing to add…download the album for free here: Necrocomiccon – Hot Dog Cart Hunger From the band’s Facebook … Continue reading →

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Now Playing

Posted on April 21, 2011 by J

Necrocomicon – Hot Dog Cart Hunger: (free download) ‘Black Metal’ versions of 80s hits…how can you go wrong? Bob Mould – The Calm Before The Storm, live 1991 (bootleg) King’s X – Montreal 9/29/2009 (bootleg) King’s X – Austin 8/1/1997 … Continue reading →

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The Alphabet Of Musical Nations Pt. 3

Posted on March 14, 2011 by J

Norway: Oman: Pakistan: Qatar: Russia: Surinam:

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Now Playing

Posted on March 4, 2011 by J

OK time to catch up on what I’ve been listening to lately… Anomalous – Ohmnivalent (2011, Brutal Bands): I get caught up pretty easily in over the top reviews.  I was reading about this record somewhere and got all worked … Continue reading →

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Kvelertak – Kvelertak (2010, Indie Recordings)

Posted on February 19, 2011 by J

Kvelertak means Stranglehold in Norwegian and that’s just what they have on me at the moment.  I’m a new music junkie and will check out just about anything if the suggestion comes from a trusted source.  Saw these guys mentioned … Continue reading →

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Ahh Norway

Posted on April 16, 2010 by J

The internet can be a wonderful thing sometimes… A week or so ago I was reading one of my favorite music blogs and discovered a band called Folque from Norway that formed in the 70’s playing a blend of Folk/Rock … Continue reading →

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