More KORPIKLAANI videosWe conclude our coverage of this year's Pagan Fest with headliners, KORPIKLAANI. We caught the band while they were in the middle of a mid-afternoon Smirinoff Ice. I know what you're thinking: "that's a pansy drink!". But this is just their pre-game for the real stuff. Korpiklaani are the most Finnish metal band [...]
Finnish folk-metallers, Korpiklaani are often referred to as ‘beer metal’. They use all manner of instruments to bring that alcohol-conducive atmosphere of upbeat, jig-worthy tunes to life - violin, woodwinds, jouhikko, djembé and accordion. They reject synthesizers, apparently, but are happy to thrash about on electric guitars. First formed in 1993 as Shaman, they changed [...]
I heard this song the other day on a Metal Hammer compilation and I just adore this band now! I don't understand a word but the songs are still catchy and fun. I hazard a guess that the songs are about folk tales and beer but, hey, I could be wrong! Do yourself a favour and check 'em out!"":http://www.korpiklaani.com/
I had Pandora on in the background while I was at work Thursday and discovered this gem of a band. This one goes out especially to Sr. Pimp, because I think that if anyone can appreciate this - he can.I bring you the Finnish folk-metal sensation.....Korpiklaani.....!!!
The newest CD in my collection is: Korpiklaani ~ Tales Along This Road. This is the third production by the Finnish band, the first two are Spirit of the Forest and Voices of Wilderness. Although this album is great the first two are much better in my opinion. It is getting looped in my car on the way to work though, so it's a huge thumbs up overall! (Check out track 7 if your like me and d...
I had Pandora on in the background while I was at work Thursday and discovered this gem of a band. This one goes out especially to Sr. Pimp, because I think that if anyone can appreciate this - he can.I bring you the Finnish folk-metal sensation.....Korpiklaani.....!!!
I heard this song the other day on a Metal Hammer compilation and I just adore this band now! I don't understand a word but the songs are still catchy and fun. I hazard a guess that the songs are about folk tales and beer but, hey, I could be wrong! Do yourself a favour and check 'em out!"":http://www.korpiklaani.com/
The newest CD in my collection is: Korpiklaani ~ Tales Along This Road. This is the third production by the Finnish band, the first two are Spirit of the Forest and Voices of Wilderness. Although this album is great the first two are much better in my opinion. It is getting looped in my car on the way to work though, so it's a huge thumbs up overall! (Check out track 7 if your like me and d...
Finnish folk-metallers, Korpiklaani are often referred to as ‘beer metal’. They use all manner of instruments to bring that alcohol-conducive atmosphere of upbeat, jig-worthy tunes to life - violin, woodwinds, jouhikko, djembé and accordion. They reject synthesizers, apparently, but are happy to thrash about on electric guitars. First formed in 1993 as Shaman, they changed [...]