ENSIFERUM: Finnish Folk Metallers Partner With Spotify To Bring Fans One Man Army In Its Entirety
February 16, 2015
Captured by award-winning producer Anssi Kippo (Children Of Bodom, Impaled Nazarene, Entwine etc.) at Astia-Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland,ENSIFERUM's predominantly analog-recordedOne Man Armybrandishes eleven stunning tracks of the band's signature synthesis of Viking, folk and power metal swathed in fantastical themes of Scandinavian lore. In celebration of its release, now less than two weeks away, the band has partnered with Spotfiy to bring fans a stream of the record in its entirety.
Hosted byDecibel Magazine, each day Spotify will add an additionalOne Man Armytrack to their player leading up to the record's final descent. First two cuts, "March Of War," and "Axe Of Judgement," as well as previously premiered fourth track, "One Man Army," are currently punishing internet airwaves. Check them out atTHIS LOCATION.
One Man ArmySpotify Schedule:
1. March Of War - 2/13/2015
2. Axe Of Judgement - 2/13/2015
3. Heathen Horde - 2/14/2015
4. One Man Army - 2/13/2015
5. Burden Of The Fallen - 2/15/2015
6. Warrior Without A War - 2/15/2015
7. Cry For The Earth Bounds - 2/16/2015
8. Two Of Spades - 2/17/2015
9. My Ancestors' Blood - 2/18/2015
10. Descendants, Defiance, Domination - 2/19/2015
11. Neito Pohjolan - 2/20/2015
One Man Armyis already procuring the praise of media outlets both stateside and abroad.Revolver Magazinechampions the record noting, "Finland's ENSIFERUM have long traded in their designation as a "folk metal" group, but on the band's sixth studio album the metal side of that label is decidedly dominant. And it's epic metal at that: One Man Army' blasts forth with symphonic guitar orchestrations, double-time drum gallops, quick-changing dynamics and operatic vocal chorales that would make 19th century homeboys Pacius and Sibelius proud,"Metal Hammergushes, "ENSIFERUM have produced their most polished album to date; one that bulges with bombast and rages with frostbitten grit! these northern sword-wielders are close to finding the perfect recipe for taking folk into the mainstream of metal - all without losing a shred of authenticity," whileMetalSucks, in a near perfect 4/5 rating commends the band for being "warlike and fiery," dubbingOne Man Army, "a perfect example of the band's standout sound: it's definitely a genre piece, but it's the best of its kind."Loudwireconcurs, "ENSIFERUM has become one of folk metal's finest acts!ENSIFERUM's music awakens one's inner warrior! it's a pity fighting to the death with swords and battle axes is illegal nowadays."
Following the worldwide release ofOne Man Army,ENSIFERUMwill pillage their way through Europe wielding their swords alongside Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum. The tour follows a handful of one-off shows and a special "Fan Appreciation Show" by EMP.
ENSIFERUMw/ Frosttide:
2/27/2015 Pakkahuone - Tampere, FI
2/28/2015 Rytmikorjaamo - Seianajoki, FI
3/06/2015 Lutakko - Jyvaskyla, FI
3/07/2015 Nosturi - Helsinki, FI
w/ Craving:
3/10/2015 Schlachthof - Lingen, DE ("Fan Appreciation Show" by EMP)
w/ Insomnium, Omnium Gatherum:
3/11/2015 Zeche - Bochum, DE
3/12/2015 Rockfabrik - Ludwigsburg, DE
3/13/2015 Backstage - München, DE
3/14/2015 Masters of Rock Café - Zlin, CZ
3/15/2015 Club 202 - Budapest, HU
3/16/2015 Szene - Wien, AT
3/18/2015 Live Club - Milan, IT
3/19/2015 Les Docks - Lausanne, CH
3/20/2015 La Laiterie - Strasbourg, FR
3/21/2015 Z7 - Pratteln, CH
3/22/2015 Ninkasi Kao - Lyon, FR
3/23/2015 Le Bataclan - Paris, FR
3/24/2015 O2 Academy Islington- London, UK
3/25/2015 Patronaat - Haarlem, NL
3/26/2015 Hedon - Zwolle, NL
3/27/2015 Biebob - Vosselaar, BE
3/28/2015 Tivoli - Bremen, DE
3/29/2015 Grünspan - Hamburg, DE
3/30/2015 Vega - Copenhagen, DK
3/31/2015 Göta Källare - Stockholm, SE
4/01/2015 Sticky Fingers - Gothenburg, SE
4/02/2015 Inferno Metal Festival - Oslo, NO
2015 Summer Festivals:
8/13/2015 Rockstadt Extremefest - Rasnov, DE
6/19/2015 - 6/21/2015 Hellfest - Clisson, FR
7/30/2015 - 8/1/2015 Wacken Open Air - Wacken, DE
8/06/2015 - 8/8/2015 Party San Open Air - Schlotheim, DE
8/08/2015 - Into The Grave Festival - Leeuwarden, NL
8/09/2015 Bloodstock Open Air - Walton-On-Trent, GB
8/13/2015 - 8/15/2015 Summer Breeze - Dinkelsbühl, DE
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