“Amorphis have the ability to write infectious songs that seem unassuming, but will win you over until you can’t help singing along.”
FFO: Opeth, Barren Earth, Insomnium
Verikalpa – Tunturihauta Review
“What Verikalpa lack in originality they make up for in simply writing fun records.”
FFO: Finntroll, Korpiklaani, Ensiferum
Descent – Order of Chaos Review
“Descent understand that it’s all about the riffs, and they’re playing to their strengths.”
FFO: Tombstoner, Snorlax, Creeping Death
Aquilus – Bellum I Review
“Aquilus creates deeply layered compositions that weave between metal, classical, and folk passages, and blends of the three.”
FFO: Midnight Odyssey, Skogen, Falls of Rauros
Ensiferum – Two Paths Review
“Two Paths represents Ensiferum’s desperate need for self-discovery.”
FFO: Children of Bodom, Equilibrium, Turisas