Posted by Jeff Podoshen on April 23, 2019
This past Saturday (20th), Taake played Oslo, Norway’s famous Inferno Festival and ended their set with a little twist on a Cure cover song. Prior to the song, Hoest gives a little introduction, “We’re going to do a little cover song now. Of Mr. Talib Kweli… The song is called ‘Fuck You Nazi Lover.’” For […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on November 19, 2018
In all fields of entertainment, which surpasses the entire metal category, there are several acts made to shock their audience. Whether it’s paying a visit to New York City’s Sleep No More, watching a disturbing film, participating in an escape room, attending a circus, or watching a wrestling match; these experiences are made to have […]
Posted by Jeff Podoshen on May 22, 2018
As we published here a little over a week ago, Norway’s Ovate is set to release their debut record. The band is a collaboration between Taake and Gorgoroth live guitarist Aindiachai and Taake live drummer Brodd. Ovate has released two songs from the five track record and both really hit it out of the park. […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on February 19, 2018
Taake’s upcoming North American tour has generally been plagued with controversy since it was announced. First of all, it took two years for them to return, due to visa issues. Then Anfita, taking issue with frontman Hoest’s extreme views on religion, successfully rallied to get the New York City show (and perhaps others) cancelled. And […]
Posted by Jeff Podoshen on February 17, 2018
(Editors note: as stated below, this article and interview is the opinion of the author) Recently, as reported here at Metal Insider, Taake’s upcoming show at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City was cancelled because of pressure from New York City Antifa. Antifa and adjacent affiliated individuals have been attempting to put intense pressure […]
Posted by Jeff Podoshen on November 3, 2017
Musicianship. That’s what the essence of Taake’s seventh studio release, Kong Vinter (tr. King Winter) is about. And if you’re surprised by this very assertion, you simply haven’t attempted to understand Taake. The record begins with what I think is the greatest song on this release, “Sverdets Vei.” Hoest, who plays all the instruments […]
