enslaved

(9/10) The process of musical progression of Norwegian metal outfit Enslaved reminds me more and more of Opeth. What are Opeth’s roots in Swedish death metal means a solid Bergen-based black metal foundation when it comes to Enslaved. Peu a peu both bands...

(8/10) In 2015 Bergen-based metal Vikings Enslaved embarked on a trip to The Netherlands. The purpose for this trip was the bands participation at Roadburn 2015 and even more – Enslaved guitarist Ivar Bjørnson curated this years festival edition. The...

(9/10) This Enslaved release is new and old - all in one. "The Sleeping Gods - Thorn" features seven songs that are from from 2010/2011. The tunes have been released earlier via two extremely limited EP's, a period between “Axioma Ethica Odini” and “Riitiir”....

'Oslo by Norse' features three shows of Norwegian metal icons and Grammy award-winners Enslaved, performing three nights in a row with different sets. The shows will take place at Blå, Oslo, from December 6yh to December 8th. Enslaved will perform songs...

(8/10) There are some records that are just exciting to listen to because they demand quite something from you as the listener; records that develop existing sounds further, that are demanding and still approachable. "Skuggsjá" is one of those longplayers...

Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved and Wardruna's Einar Kvitrafn Selvik will curate the Roadburn Festival 2015. This includes special shows by Enslaved and Wardruna. Here comes the official press statement: "We're beyond thrilled to announce that Ivar Bjørnson...