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Finalnd Power Metal

Posted by grimnir On May - 3 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

There are some great finnish power metal bands. Some that stand out are (the now defunct) Twilightning, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius, and of course Nightwish.

Nightwish is by the far the biggest, and to be quite honest they are one of the biggest metal bands in general right now in the whole world. If you enjoy great melodic power metal, check out some of these great metal bands form Finland. Also realize that there are some awesome bands which churn out a bit heavier fare, like Children of Bodom.

Until next time, keep it heavy!

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        Satanic Black Metal Bands

        Posted by grimnir On May - 2 - 20101 COMMENT

        Over the years since the birth of heavy metal, there have been many controversies surrounding satanism within the music. However, one should recognize that most of the time these accusations have been unfounded and merely brought against the musicians by special interest groups, usually with a very strong conservative political / religious stance.

        Some examples of these are the accusations levied against Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath in the 70s, Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne in the 80s, and a slew of death and black metal bands in the 90s.

        It should be recognized though that many of these bands, such as some Norwegian black metal bands, truly did espouse satanic ideals, among them Mayhem, Emperor, and Darkthrone. Other bands, such as Burzum, promoted a pagan and at times nationalist agenda.

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