Valravn

With the second album ”Koder på snor” (2009), Valravn took new steps towards an even more personal music, which is true to its Nordic roots but is equally a child of the present and the future.

Edgy, atmospheric and deliciously fearless, Valravn drags the listener on a mental and musical journey over sweeping forests and deep into moody waters. The result is strange and wonderful, intensely outlandish and utterly hypnotic.

On the album as much as live, the charismatic Faroe Islands singer Anna Katrin Egilstrøð is the narrative heart of Valravn - with a rare and very efficient dynamic, she moves from storm to stillness with the natural ease of the sea rising with the tide.

Transforming the traditional into the extraordinary, Valravn finds an edgy drama that is just downright fierce, painting a landscape that is thoroughly modern but with ancient callings.

A stunning, headlong leap into folktronica.

"In summer 2013 we played the final concerts of a long and amazing journey which has been the 8 years of Valravn. We have travelled to 20 countries with our music, playing over 300 shows in clubs, at festivals, in schools, at markets, in theatres, in the streets, in castles, on the mountainside and in the woods…

We have met so many great and inspiring people along the way, from sister bands to our beloved audience, from professional crews to crazy freaks. We are deeply grateful for having had the opportunity to share Valravn with you."

MEMBERS: 

Anna Katrin Egilstrød: vocals, electronics

Juan Pino: davul, hammered dulcimer, percussion

Christopher Juul: keys & electronics

Valravn - Discography

Recoded (remixes and remakes) (2011)

Koder på snor (nominated to 1 Danish Music Awards) (2009)

Valravn (nominated to 3 Danish music awards) (2007)

krunk (EP) (2005)

AmmA Band

AmmA tells stories . Beautiful stories about love, elves, distant travel , abducted women

and gruesome murders. A good story does not always have a happy ending, you know ...

AmmA is a band that has been active since 2009. They play folk unpretentiously with a very

unique fairytale-like style. They alternate old ballads with their own work and perform everything in a

melodic , jazzy manner framed by beautiful vocal harmonies. since their

creation AmmA has earned her spurs in various theaters and many festivals

such Keltfest and Castlefest , sometimes with their original three- piece band but regular

also accompanied by their own string ensemble. They have also performed in many

cafes and on the street at home and abroad .

MEMBERS: 

Sanne van Gend - Vocals, Whistles, Recorders

Emma van Dobben - Piano, Accordion, Lyre

Meidi Goh - Violin, Viola da Gamba

Marlieske Doorn - Violin

Midgardsblot

Hello friends, I inform you that the tickets for this great festival vikings are already on sale midgardsblot 2018

Are you ready for the next chapter of the Midgardsblot Saga?

Weekend passes and limited number of 3 days festivalpasses in sale now - Early bird festivalpasses SOLD OUT!

3 days festivalpass 1.666,- NOK

Wekkendpass friday+saturday 1.200 NOK

Camping tickets: 250,- / Tent space ticket: 350,-

Camping tickets: 250,- / Tent space ticket: 350,- 

Get yours here: https://midgardsblot.hoopla.no/sales/2505006647

Midgard – In the park of Borre, where the mighty rulers of the Norwegian Vikings lived, feasted, and were laid to rest. We invite you to a viking blot with the worlds leading metal, pagan, dark ambient and folk bands at historic grounds!

Midgardsblot Metal festival is an open air festival is situated near the small town of Horten, in Vestfold Norway from Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th of august 2018.

- Bands (TBA)

- Viking village and market

- Festival camp at the beaches of Borre Park

- Vikingbattles and ancient Norse games

- Museum, Guided tours & exhibitions

- Seminars, workshops and panel debates

- Craftbeers and tastings

18 years ID at the main stage area, Viking Village and at the camping area. 20 year ID in Gildehallen.

MORE INFORMATION:

Web page: https://midgardsblot.no/en/tickets.php

Instagram: @midgardsblot

Wacken Winter Nights

A winter wonderland of snow and fire, passion and darkness, fear and grace.

We present you with a unique concept for the winter season. Wacken Winter Nights is a magical music and arts festival for the entire family.

Join us on an enchanting journey through magical worlds and performances. Gather around one of the warming campfires for memorable and intimate concerts.

Experience prestigious bands from several genres, such as medieval rock, symphonic metal, pagan and mystic folk, playing full sets inside the Ice Palace. Stroll through the historic village and the Old Village Church or let yourselves be enchanted by astonishing shows in the Theatre of Grace. Encounter mythical creatures, musicians, wizards and storytellers in an enchanted forest.

Furthermore you can take part in several workshops, see craftsmen displaying their skills or bargain for goods at the market. Enjoy the gastronomically top class medieval treats, many of them in organic quality.

The second Wacken Winter Nights will take place from the 23th until the 25th of February 2018. The first bands are already booked and the presale

confirmed bands:

Aeverium 

Coppelius 

Corvus Corax - Der Fluch des Drachen

Elvellon

Elvenking 

Grave Digger 

Irdorath

Krayenzeit

Mr. Hurley und die Pulveraffen

Orphaned Land

Torfrock 

Schandmaul

Skyclad 

More information:

WEBSITE: http://www.wacken-winter-nights.com/

INSTAGRAM: @wackenwinternights.official

Tickets are still available at Metaltix at the following link:

http://www.wacken-winter-nights.com/tickets/tickets/

Odroerir

Odroerir exists since autumn of 1998, when Fix started Odroerir as a project with Fenrir, who wanted to provide him with lyrics... From the beginning, the music was intended to be a calmer and more epic form of “Pagan Metal”, where folklore/medieval melodies should dominate. Unlike other bands in the genre, we intended to perform ingeniously without speed-attacks or double-bass drumming, but with various natural instruments, eclectic vocals and other stylistic devices... The texts should also reveal the multifaceted topic of Germanic and Celtic mythology, the pre- and early history of the heathen Europe and all about the life, the death and the history of our ancestors... .. At the end of 1999 Fix (guitars, vocals) restructured the band to enable live activities... In spring of 2000, the first official 5-track-demo “Iring” was recorded together with Stickel (guitar, vocals), Ivonne (vocals), Ralph (bass-guitar) and Philipp (drums). Shortly after, the first shows were being planned... .. In 2001 Ars Metalli published the first album “Laßt euch sagen aus alten Tagen…” which, to our surprise, was sold out after a short time. The first album was re-released a few years later by ourselves... .. In autumn of 2003, we rushed to the studio once again with new music. Two of those songs, initially intended as promo material, were chosen in 2003 to be released as an illustrative 7inch EP by the young new label Det Germanske Folket... .. In 2005 we signed a new contract and “Einheit Produktionen” published the mammoth piece “Götterlieder”, which is the audio version of the first part of “Edda”. After some line-up changes over the years, Odroerir played a lot of gigs and festivals and started the first European Tour together with Eluveitie (Switzerland) in 2006. In 2007 we went on tour once again, this time together with Tyr (Faroe Islands) and Black Messiah (Germany)... .. In 2008 we started the long writing and recording process of the next album “Götterlieder II” which was interrupted by diverse live shows and another European Tour, this time together with two German Bands Helfahrt and Gernotshagen... .. The recording of our new album “Götterlieder II” was finished in 2010, so that we were able to release it in the same year. It’s the second part of the audio version of the “Edda”, therefore a consistent continuation of our previous album “Götterlieder”. After the release we played a lot of shows and were looking forward to the next European tour. Since autumn 2010 Odroerir has a new bandmember: Karlson has joined our horde to play the guitar, bagpipe, flutes and to complete the vocal arrangements.

In autumn 2011 we started to the „Black Trolls over Europe Tour III“ together with Suidakra, Waylander, our friends of XIV Dark Centuries, Cruadalach and Chain of Dogs.

MEMBERS: 

Fix - guitar, vocals and oll other plugged instruments

Stickel - guitar and vocals

Manuel - bass

Veit - violine, cello and vocals

Natalie - vocals

Philipp - drums and percussion

Karlson - guitar, flutes, bagpipe, vocals

Odroerir - Discography

Das Erbe unserer Ahnen (2017)

Götterlieder II (2010)

Götterlieder (2005)

Odroerir EP (2004)

Lasst euch sagen aus alten Tagen... (2002)

Iring Demo (1999)

Ka Gaia An

Over the mountains, across the plains, near the sea was a remarkable people: the Dacians "the most powerful of the Thracians", as Herodotus said. "Ka Gaia An" is a state of mind, a return to traditions, customs, emotions and spiritual life. The band was set up in February 2008 in Bucharest. The musical style approached is a combination of traditional Romanian folklore, with influences from different styles of rock. "Ka Gaia An" has had a concert activity in Romania and Hungary, whether it is a club or a festival, winning the 1st prize at the OST Mountains Fest 2011 preselection.

The first discography, the EP "Play Dacians", benefited from the double launch in Bucharest and Budapest in October 2012.

After a break, the band returned to the stage in spring 2016, in November released a new studio material titled "The Dacians"

MEMBERS: 

Ariadna Chitu - vocals

Florin Costachita - vocals

Gabi Andrei - lead guitar / backing vocals

Teddy Bejenaru - rhythm guitar

Tudor Nica - bass

Paula Gherasim - keyboards

Tudor Uscoi - drums

The members of the band have been known for many years, collaborating with other bands like "An Theos" or "Dark Fusion".

Ariadna, the female voice of the band, was co-opted last year, her extraordinary voice and experience being decisive.

Florin, the male voice, is the oldest member of the band, being one of the founding members. Over the years he has put his mark on the vocal part of several Romanian rock bands. He also signs the lyrics and some of the band's music.

Gabi is the solo guitarist of the band. In the past he also featured on the band's bass at a festival. He is responsible for the musical side, making himself "guilty" of improving and maintaining old pieces. The new songs will be his main composer.

Teddy ensures the rhythmic part, the guitar coming as a beneficial addition to the sound of the band.

Tudor Nica, through the bass, leads the low marks on the mioritic realm.

Paula is the feminine presence of the keyboards. With specialized studies, she studied both piano and violin

Tudor is the band's heart, his drums complete the folk-metal ensemble "Ka Gaia An".

Ka Gaia An - Discography

Neamul Dacilor (2016)

Joacă Dacii EP (2012)

Waylander

Formed in 1993, WAYLANDER released their debut demo, 'Once Upon An Era', in early 1995. Mixing Irish folk music with extreme Metal, Waylander were soon dubbed Folk, Celtic and Pagan Metal. In 1996, with the addition of a full-time tin-whistle player, Waylander released their second demo, 'Dawning of a New Age', which soon gained Waylander a prominent position in the fledgling Folk Metal scene.

This was cemented when Waylander signed to Century Media, and in 1998 their debut album was released, entitled 'Reawakening Pride Once Lost'. After overcoming some line-up changes, Waylander signed with Blackend Records and released their sophomore album, 'The Light, the Dark and the Endless Knot', in early 2001.

In the last few years notable shows include Summer Breeze, Hammerfest, Hard Rock Hell, Bloodstock, Day of Darkness and Ultima Ratio Festival, as well as gigs all over Europe with some of the biggest names in the industry.

In 2008 Waylander signed to Listenable Records and released their acclaimed third album, 'Honour Amongst Chaos', which received a fantastic reaction worldwide.

Members:

ArdChieftain O'Hagan - Vocals

Saul McMichael - Guitars

Michael Proctor - Bass

Lee McCartney - Drums

Dave Briggs - Folk Instruments

Tor Dennison - Guitars

Waylander - Discography

Once upon an Era (1994)

Dawning of a New Age (1996)

Reawakening Pride Once Lost (1998)

The Light, the Dark and the Endless Knot (2001)

Honour Amongst Chaos (2008)

Kindred Spirits (2012)