Posted by Zenae Zukowski on February 8, 2020
2000, the beginning of a brand new century struck fear in many as the Y2K panic spread. Luckily, no computers burst into flames, and it wasn’t the end of the world. It’s hard to believe Wilson, the Volleyball from the movie Cast Away, is turning twenty this year. 2000 was an era when illegal […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 26, 2019
Another year has flown by, and this one also marks the end of the decade. I just wrapped up my list for the best metal albums of 2019, and now, It’s time to list the performances or concerts that I’ve personally enjoyed the most this year. Let’s get to it. 10) Gojira – […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 19, 2019
Earlier this year, we spoke to Ensiferum’s Petri Lindroos as he assured us the group will return to North America at least one more time before 2019 ends. Luckily, these Finnish folk metal titans have kept their word as they will return for a North American tour in November. This time around, the group has […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on May 28, 2019
Depending on the act, it can be difficult touring in the United States. These challenges include the long Visa process, the overall expense of finding the right touring package, work conflicts, etc. For instance, there are bands based in the States that may find it easier or more affordable to tour in Europe or Japan […]
Posted by Metal Insider on May 27, 2019
On Episode 29 of Metal Insider’s Newsroom w/ M.I Crowley, Crowley caught up with Kalmah before their first-ever NYC show at Gramercy Theatre. The swamp metallers discussed booking their North American tour, drinking American beer, and revealed they’ve been working on new music. Watch the discussion below: In case you missed it, check out Episode […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on April 22, 2019
70000tons of metal is quite the experience. While being trapped on a boat for four days in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with metal blasting nearly 24-hours-straight, it is one of the most memorable moments that will last a lifetime. Many cruisers countdown until the next voyage as once you experience “the boat,” it’s […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on February 26, 2019
This year’s spring/summer tour season is getting quite full and now Finland’s favorite swamp metallers, Kalmah, have announced a spring North American trek dubbed Heroes to Us. Unless you’ve been part of a few rounds of 70000tons of Metal, the group barely makes it out to the states as this is a tour you do […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 24, 2018
This was a tough year to choose from as I decided to break the rules and expand to a Top 20 best metal albums of 2018 instead of 10. If you read through it all, you will discover a diverse set of honorable mentions at the end followed by an awesome playlist. Personally, 2018 has […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on August 29, 2018
Kalmah have released a music video for the song “Take Me Away.” The track is taken from the group’s latest effort Palo, which was released earlier this year via Spinefarm Records. Watch the clip below and if you haven’t yet, order the album at this location.
Posted by Matt Brown on April 25, 2018
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. With each passing year, I feel like I write the phrase “sold less than the previous album/predecessor” more and more. I know that sometimes that’s just the way of the music business: certain albums […]
