FESTIVAL SPECIAL: Tons of Rock 2016 – Day 1
Tons of Rock Festival in Halden, Norway – June 23rd 2016
SHOW REPORT: Tombstones, Reptile Master, & Ocean Dweller (Oslo, Norway)
Live at Blå in Oslo, Norway on February 11th, 2016.
Josh’s 30 Most Excellent Albums Of 2015
…in a bag.
The Metal Observer’s Top 30 albums of 2015
It is done – the Brotherhood of “The Metal Observer”‘s convent has come to an end, the votes have been cast. Enter to find out who survived the fire and emerged victorious!
Shawn’s Top 30 Albums of 2015
Another great year down. 2015 was one of the strongest in recent memory. My list is quite diverse this year, which just means that no subgenres really stood out among others this time around. As always, feel free to make recommendations in the comments or get in touch to discuss your favorites.
Ailo’s Top 30 Albums of 2015
In hindsight, 2015 has been a great year for metal. Bands from the underground, such as polish black metal insurgents Mgła and doom duo Bell Witch, have gained well-deserved wider attention, while old titans such as Acid King have made triumphant returns. We’ve lost some good ones, including Nunslaughter’s Jim Sadist and Motörhead’s Philty Animal Taylor, while […]
SHOW REPORT: Kadavar, The Shrine, Satan’s Satyrs, & Horisont (Oslo, Norway)
Live at Vulkan Arena in Oslo, Norway on December 3rd 2015.
SHOW REPORT: Zaum, Galvano, & Snailking (Oslo, Norway)
Live at Pokalen Pub in Oslo, Norway on November 28th 2015.
SHOW REPORT: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats & Spiders (Oslo, Norway)
Live at Vulkan Arena in Oslo, Norway on November 5th 2015
SHOW REPORT: Chelsea Wolfe & A Dead Forest Index (Oslo, Norway)
Live at Blå in Oslo, Norway on November 4th 2015