Völur
Electoral Politics Are Still Bad, But Metal Is Still Good
The post-midterms glow isn't doing much for me, but Völur, Eye of Nix, and new tunes from Sarparast, Snot Goblin, Arête, and Bog Body sure are.
Canadian Trio Völur Elevate Folk Doom Beyond This Mortal Plane
Stream the violin/bass/drum trio's electrifying new album, 'Ancestors,' out June 2 via Prophecy Productions.
Briefcasefest Is a Macabre Grassroots Festival for Heavy Metal Fans of All Ages
In its fifth year, the fest brings a well curated line-up of metal and hardcore groups from across the world.
Germany's Prophecy Festival Brought Black Metal, Doom, and Neofolk to Life in a Stone Age Cave
From a fan perspective, Prophecy Fest is up there with small-scale, passion-driven fests like Iceland’s Eistnaflug and the most hallowed of them all, Roadburn.
Stone, Light, and Decibels: Scenes from Inside the Cave at Germany's Prophecy Festival
Prophecy Festival 2016 brought together Germ, Alcest, Vemod, Sol Invictus, and many more to play inside an exquisitely lit Stone Age cavern.
PREMIERE: Völur Puts Heathen Folk/Doom on the Map with Their Gorgeous New Album, 'Disir'
The Toronto trio's Prophecy Productions debut is a winsome blend of pastoral folk, gentle prog, atmospheric doom, and old world magic.