Today in Metal History – September 18th September 18th 1970 Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” “Paranoid” is the second studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath. “War Pigs” is a standout from “Paranoid”. September 18th 1978 Paul Stanley –…
On This Day in Metal – September 18th September 18th 1975 Black Sabbath – “Paranoid” “Paranoid” is the second studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. The best song from this album is the iconic and genre-defining “War Pigs”.…
Finntroll formed in 1997 with guitarist Teemu “Somnium” Raimoranta and vocalist/lyricist Jan “Katla” Jämsen. Year later guitarist Samuli “Skrymer” Ponsimaa, drummer Samu “Beast Dominator” Ruotsalainen, pianist Henri “Trollhorn” Sorvali and bassist Sami “Tundra” Uusitalo joined to form the band’s first…
Folk metal, a genre that smoothly combines the strength of heavy metal with the rich tapestry of traditional folk music, has produced some of the most engaging and distinctive musical experiences. Among the many bands that have taken up the…
Viking Metal, a genre that mixes the strength of heavy metal with Norse mythology’s epic stories, has amassed a loyal following over the years. Among the numerous bands that have adopted this particular sound, a handful have achieved legendary status.…
