Drontheim is a Trondheim-based band whose entire artistic concept is based on "a dystopic [and strictly non-political, they say] scenario where Germany won World War 2. As a result of this they managed to succeed with their plans to build a Scandinavian capitol in the middle of Norway: Neue Drontheim (New Trondheim)." The single "Deadlight" is the band's first release, with a 2nd to follow in November.
Absolut Noise has posted a review of the new Promise and the Monster album "Red tide" along with an interview with the artist: http://www.absolutnoise.com/2011/09/promise-and-the-monster-red-tide-review-interview.html
PopMatters reviews the Jenny Hval solo album "Viscera": http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/148426-jenny-hval-viscera/
Norwegian psych/prog/weirdos When will be releasing the new album "Mishimmisshimmisshim" in mid-October.
Danish math-rockers Town Portal (feat. members from Nightpass/Shellife) have a new 6-track EP called "Vacuum horror" that they are giving away as a free/pay-what-you-want download: http://townportal.bandcamp.com/
Swedish instrumental act OK Star Orchestra will be releasing their next album "The beat and the melody" via Swedish magazine/label .
Canadian metal site Hellbound talks to guitarist/songwriter Anders Nyström of Katatonia about the band's 20th anniversary and their upcoming tour with Opeth: http://www.hellbound.ca/2011/09/katatonia-twenty-years-down-the-road/
New live music with Swedish instrumental act Ohayo at PSL: http://blogg.svt.se/psl/2011/09/23/musik-med-ohayo-a-bird-in-the-hand/
Ohayo = Johan Berthling (Tape), Andreas Söderström (ASS) and drummer Per Eklund. The three of them met while performing as El Perro Del Mar's backing band.
Finnish noiserockers Hebosagil have a brand new 7" on entitled "Herätys": http://hebosagil.com/2011/new-hebosagil-7-out-now/
Casiokids have unveiled more details for their new album "Aabenbaringen over aaskammen" and also indulge in a bit of Q&A regarding the song titles and recording: http://casiokids.com/2011/09/22/good-news/
Firefox AK's upcoming tour supporting Hurts has been expanded:
09/30 - Porsche Arena, Stuttgart (GER)
10/01 - Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt (GER)
10/02 - Zenith, Munich (GER)
10/04 - Philipshalle, Dusseldorf (GER)
10/05 - Thuringenhalle, Erfurt (GER)
10/08 - Lucerna Music Hall, Prauge (CZ)
10/09 - Posznan Hala Mtp (POL)
10/14 - Saku Arena, Tallin (EST)
10/15 - Old Ice Hall, Helsinki (FIN)
10/20 - Sports Place, Kiev (UKR)
10/21 - Berlin NRJ Fashion night (GER)
10/24 - Gasometer, Vienna (AUS)
10/26 - Alcatraz, Milan (ITA)
10/27 - Dogana, Innsbruck (AUS)
10/30 - Maag Event Hall, Zurich (CH)
10/31 - Maag Event Hall, Zurich (CH)
Here is the brand new 3D video from Bob Hund for their new single "Stanna klocka stanna".
Can't say that I'm all that excited about the new Opeth, but there's no denying that they are excellent at what they do and this new video for "The Devil's orchard" is actually pretty darn cool.
Apparently this Norwegian duo is getting hyped? Not bad as far as mainstream pop goes, but nothing I'd lose my shit over.
will be doing vinyl reissues of the first Aura Noir album "Black thrash attack" and Enslaved's 2nd demo "Yggdrasill" in October. The former comes out October 17 and will include a bonus cover of Venom's "Heavens on fire", the latter on October 31.