Folk N Rock

08/09/2024

Catch our chat with Nina Nesbitt as she opens up about her folk direction on her upcoming album. We discuss her journey from pop to folk, the emotions behind her latest single "Anger," and the creative process that shaped her upcoming album "Mountain Music."

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08/06/2024

We sat down with Eihwar to explore their unique blend of Viking-themed pagan folk and electronic dance music. Link in comments.

07/16/2024

In light of recent events, Jack Black has announced the suspension of Tenacious D's tour and future plans following controversial comments made by Kyle Gass at their Sydney show.

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07/16/2024

Check out our in depth at 'Oh Well' from Nashville duo Wilson + Hensley

Given my fondness for bands like Fly By Midnight, I had an inkling I'd enjoy this. As it turns out, I more than just liked it - I absolutely loved it.

07/05/2024

We just dropped a deep review and look into Bridge City Sinner new album 'In the Age of Doubt' which is out next week. Check out the link the comments for the full review.
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06/21/2024

Check out our chat with Clémentine Delauney of Visions of Atlantis now on YouTube, as we talk about the bands upcoming album, Pirates II – Armada. Link in comments.

06/13/2024

💙 We're rustlin' up some heartbreak with the exclusive premiere of "Broken Hearted Blue" from Jenny Don't and the Spurs. The Bands new album will be released tomorrow as well. Link In Comments.

05/29/2024

Ticketmaster customers might need to be on high alert as reports of a massive data breach surface, potentially exposing sensitive information of over half a billion users. Link in comments.

05/23/2024

Two of the biggest bands on the planet, Babymetal and Electric Callboy, just dropped a new song and music video, '“RATATATA” Check out the link in the comments to watch.

05/21/2024

Due to popular demand, Dropkick Murphys are bringing back their St. Patrick's Day lineup for a fall North American tour. ☘️👊 Link in comments.

05/17/2024

Powerwolf Unleashes Haunting New Video for "1589," which goes into the tale of the Werewolf of Bedburg. 🐺

The High Priests of Heavy Metal have created a new cinematic video which is a taste of what's to come from their upcoming album, "Wake Up the Wicked," out July 26th. Link in comments.

05/07/2024

Symphonic Metal icon Simone Simons has announced her debut solo album, ‘Vermillion’ in collaboration with Arjen Lucassen, and the first single is out now. Check out the link in the comments for the full story.

05/02/2024

🤘 We chatted with Unleash The Archers' Britteny Slayes about their KILLER new album 'Phantoma'. Which will be out in a little over a week.

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04/30/2024

Nightwish Announces Their Tenth Album, ‘Yesterwynde’

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04/25/2024

Within Temptation announces ‘Bleed Out’ world tour support, which includes Tarja, Alex Yarmak, Annisokay and more.

04/24/2024

The Warning, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico have just unleashed a new video for their track, “Qué Más Quieres.”

04/17/2024

We caught up with Hauptmann of Feuerschwanz to talk about the bands upcoming English album, ' Warriors'

2024 is turning into an epic year for German Folk Metal legends Feuerschwanz. These guys are celebrating a massive milestone – their 20th anniversary –

03/25/2024

And that's a wrap! check out our gallery of the final show of "The Viral Hits" tour in Detroit.

If you’ve ever been scrolling through TikTok, or your Instagram Reels feed, there’s a very high likelihood you’ve either landed on some content from Piper Ally or Mia Asano. And f…

02/12/2024

An AC/DC tour is on the way.

AC/DC are back! These titans of the hard rock scene shook off a huge break to announce their explosive return to the stage. With a slightly altered lineup—Matt Laug steps in for Phil Rudd on drums,…

02/09/2024

We recently sat down with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb Official to discuss her upcoming folk album with The Hollow Trees and more.

Where is she now? Well, everywhere! I recently had the honor of catching up with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, Lisa Loeb. Lisa is a multi-talented and creative individual who has been bus…

02/08/2024

Check out the video premiere of 'All Hard Feelings' from Imogen Clark

Forgive and forget, let bygones be bygones, or bury the hatchet—however you choose to phrase it, the act of forgiveness and moving on embodies a significant strength. But sometimes, no matter how…

01/26/2024

TVINNA ignites a ceremonial blaze, invoking the ancient echoes of dark folk alongside a fiery touch of progressive rock, crafting an album that stands as a masterpiece.

Back To One I first became interested in the Tvinna in the summer of 2019, before their debut single washed ashore. My curiosity was stirred not just by the promise of new music, I mean, it’s…

01/25/2024

We recently spoke with Ryujin frontman Ryoji Shinomoto about the bands latest album. In the interview we talk about some of the new tracks, the inspiration behind them, and working with Matthew K. Heafy.

About a year ago, Gyze changed their name to Ryujin and signed with Na**lm Records, promising more music to come. As a big fan of Gyze, I was thrilled by this news because Na**lm is a great label. …

12/15/2023

And here are our picks for the best in Metal and Dark Folk of the past year. To name a few, we have ELEINE taking AOTY, Solarcycles with the best folk metal album, Burning Witches with the best heavy metal album, Twilight Force came out strong on the lighter side with best power metal album, and Deloraine left us spellbound with video of the year.

As the days grow shorter and the cold winds howl, December is here and it ushers in the time for our roundup of the best in metal and dark folk for 2023. This year has been exceptional, particularl…

12/14/2023

The Folk N Rock 2023 Best of the Year list is here. With Myrkur taking album of the year, Crowne with best rock album, Lady Moon with best folk album, plus, a ton of other categories. Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the Folk N Metal list, as we take a look at the best releases in Metal for 2023.

As December unfolds, it’s time once again for the Folk N Rock Awards – the annual tradition where we delve into the highlights of the year in music. 2023 stands out as a particularly re…

11/30/2023

Thanks for everything, Shane.

Few artists have the power to transcend, create, and redefine music. Shane MacGowan was one of these rare trailblazers. With heavy hearts, we report that Shane, the spirited voice behind The Pogues…

11/02/2023

A huge world tour next year for Green Day

Green Day is setting out to conquer the globe with “The Saviors Tour,” a grand celebration of their landmark albums, “Dookie” and “American Idiot,” hitting their…

11/01/2023

Check out the fiery new video from Deloraine

Happy Halloween to all our discerning readers who crave a fusion of sight and sound wrapped in the mystique of the season! The Czech Republic’s own fantasy folk ensemble Deloraine has conjure…

10/27/2023

Check out the new track and video from Final Child!

Today we’re thrilled to bring you the music video premiere for “Religion Is Dead,” the title track of an upcoming EP from Jennifer Akerman, the force behind the Los Angeles-based …

10/17/2023

Dropkick Murphys have announced the details of their 2024 St.Paddys day shows.

Dropkick Murphys have just announced their plans for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Boston which you won’t want to miss. The festivities will sprawl over multiple days and venues, g…