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Ulver – Under The Moon, The Wolves Gather

By Russell Garwood

UM brings you, in association with Zero Tolerance Magazine, an interview with Ulver. It has been two years of silence from the singular musicians, a time of subtle shapeshifting, darkness and hushed labour that has almost come to an end. Kristoffer Garm Rygg talks about the band's new creation, Shadows Of The Sun, life as a musician, and...

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Sahg - Star Crossed Norsemen

By Jack Deming

With their aptly named sophomore effort Sahg II hot off the press and a European tour with American Doom icons Trouble imminent, Norway's Sahg are currently reaping the rewards of what has been a long and seemingly sadistic creation process. I hit up frontman Olav Iversen for an engaging discussion of i...

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Týr - Trve Viking Metal

by Ryan Starr

For part two of the Pagan Fest intverview extravaganza we have Týr. Týr are probably the most "different" band on the bill, and I was really curious on how they create their sound, and what to expect from their upcoming album.

I understand you guys are recording a new album, so thanks for taking time...

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Eluveitie - A Lesson in Celtic History

by Ryan Starr

For those of you who have been living under a rock, there is a tour featuring the best the folk metal scene has to offer: Pagan Fest. Since this is the first tour of its kind coming the US, we at Ultimate Metal figured it would be good to talk with the bands on the tour and get their thoughts on the subject. The first ...

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Impaled Nazarene - The Goat's Manifesto

By George Grant

Finland’s Impaled Nazarene has had a long history within the extreme metal scene. Their newest album, Manifest which I reviewed earlier, shows the band continuing their aggressive metal assault. I spoke with vocalist Mika Luttinen on the new album as well the source that keeps Impaled Nazarene as fierce as ever....

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