by Jillian Drachman | Jan 28, 2025 | News
The legendary Tor-Helge “Cernunnus” Skei of Manes has distinguished himself as an unsurpassed genius — one of the few true innovators creating sonic masterpieces not only today, but for more than thirty years. He recently announced a new project titled The Holos...
by Jillian Drachman | Dec 12, 2024 | Interviews
Manes — a fabled entity of such epic and blinding brilliance that their art lies beyond critique and even praise. However, I will attempt to convey my infinite admiration for this pioneering outfit anyway. The first incarnation of Manes was conceived in 1992, the...
by Jillian Drachman | Oct 23, 2024 | Metal on Metal, News
Norway’s celebrated Manes has not only inked a deal with Italy’s esteemed Avantgarde Music, but they have announced that their highly anticipated upcoming album, To Burn Is to Shine, will be unveiled next year. To Burn Is to Shine will be the first full-length effort...
by Jillian Drachman | Oct 10, 2024 | Interviews
“I have to say Marita not only delivers some amazing bass on Enevelde’s records, she’s also such a talented singer that I had to recommend her to MANES. I was elated to hear that she provided lead vocals on their latest EP, and she deserves every compliment she can...
by Jillian Drachman | Jun 24, 2024 | Reviews
If you don’t believe that Manes’ Slow Motion Death Sequence is one of the greatest albums ever made, you clearly have yet to experience it. Released in 2018, Slow Motion Death Sequence remains Manes’ latest full-length offering, though the band has since...