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Korpiklaani - Announce N. American Tour With Arkona

The Finns Korpiklaani are set to release their new studio album Kulkija ("Wanderer"), on September 7th, 2018 via Nuclear Blast. To bridge the gap until its unveiling, the folk metal band has launched another album trailer, in which they talk about the album's recording and production. They also revealed some touring news. The band's last run in North America (with Ensiferum, Trollfest) was over 3 years ago. Now they will finally return to the states for a 25-show tour in October and November 2018 with Russian pagan/folk metallers Arkona joining them as direct support act.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Korpiklaani
Posted: 24.07.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Arkona - Streaming New Song

If you're in the mood for some fresh progressive-minded Pagan metal, Arkona are happy to serve. The track "Shtorm" ("Шторм", Russian for "Storm") is being streamed as of today and offers the first glimpse of their eighth full-length, Khram (Храм, Russian for Temple), which will be released on the 19th of January through Napalm Records and is available for pre-order here.

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Source: rocktopia.co.uk
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 15.12.2017 by Netzach | Comments (2)


Arkona - New Album Teaser Unveiled

After announcing a new studio album called Khram, Russian Pagan folk metallers Arkona have now shared a teaser with songs from the new record. Enjoy the extended song preview featuring all tracks on the YouTube video available below. Pre-orders have also been launched here.

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Source: label.napalmrecords.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 24.11.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Arkona - Reveal New Album Details

Arkona are back and they come bearing gifts (a new album). Khram, which is the Russian word for temple and the upcoming title of the Pagan folk metal band's hotly anticipated eighth studio album, set to be released on January 19th 2018 via Napalm Records! Mark your calendars and check out the album details below, while you wait.

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Source: label.napalmrecords.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 17.10.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Arkona - Premiere New Re-Recorded Song

The Russian folk metal band Arkona just presented the song "Pod Mechami" from their re-recorded debut album Vozrozhdenie, which will be released on November 11th in a super fat digibook with beautiful illustrations of "Pagan artist" Kris Verwimp! Arkona's debut album Vozrozhdenie was originally released in 2004 (it means "revival").

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 30.09.2016 by Dominus | Comments (1)


Eluveitie - To Tour Europe With Arkona And Skálmöld

This could be an interesting tour. Swiss metallers Eluveitie have confirmed an European headlining tour. They will be back on the road this fall, with their brand new album in tow. Also, they will bring Arkona as well as Skálmöld along for the ride. This European tour is in support of the successor of the acclaimed Helvetios. Who is going to see them on this tour?

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Eluveitie
Posted: 23.04.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


Arkona - New Album Previews Online

Russian metallers Arkona haven't revealed much in terms of new music from the upcoming album Yav, apart from a song snippet. However, today we have another glimpse of what is coming because Napalm Records just released a preview of all songs to be featured on the album. Why complain? Go ahead and enjoy it here.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 26.03.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Arkona - New Album Details, Snippet Of New Song

Folk metallers Arkona finally revealed the details of their new album Yav. In fact, the album is already available for pre-order here in its various formats. Mark your calendars for April 25th which is when Napalm Records releases it. Get the first taste of what's to come by hearing a snippet of the new tune "Na strazhe novyh let" streaming at Soundcloud and below you find the cover art and tracklist.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 18.02.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (7)


Arkona - Splits With Drummer Vlad Sokolov

Russian folk outfit Arkona has parted ways with longtime drummer Vlad Sokolov. This is unusual for the band as it is their first line-up change in the last 10 years. For now, the band still hasn't announced a replacement but they say they are ready to move on and continue their journey.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 24.01.2014 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (2)


Arkona - New Album Update, New Shows Announced

Following the release of the live album Decade Of Glory, Russian folk metallers Arkona have been hard at work in the studio recording their new album and successor to Slovo. After the bass lines, now the band has completed recording all the guitar parts. The vocal recordings will be next. Arkona has also announced new tour dates for South and North America (with venues to be confirmed soon) as part of their headlining 2013 Pagan Worldwide Tour. Check out the dates below.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 27.08.2013 by BloodTears | Comments (8)


Arkona - Releasing Live Album In February

Pagan folk metallers Arkona will release a new double live album entitled Decade Of Glory next year. Napalm Records has set February 22nd, 2013 as the release date. This live album was recorded this year on Arkona's 10th anniversary show.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 29.11.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


Arkona - South American And Mexican Tour Announced

Russian pagan/folk metal band Arkona has announced a set of tour dates across South America and Mexico. The tour is scheduled for the end of April this year.

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Source: arkona-russia.com
Band profile: Arkona
Event: Arkona: South American/Mexican Tour 2012
Posted: 01.04.2012 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Korpiklaani - North American Tour With Arkona

Finnish folk metal pioneers Korpiklaani are pleased to announce their upcoming Ukon Wacka - North American Tour!

Support will come from their very close friends from Russia, Arkona, who will be making their North American debut. Polkadot Cadaver and Forged In Flame will complete the package.

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Source: korpiklaani.com
Band profile: Korpiklaani
Event: Korpiklaani: Ukon Wacka North American Tour 2011
Posted: 16.09.2011 by Abattoir | Comments (6)


Arkona - To Tour Canada

Russian pagan metallers Arkona will set sails to Canada for a tour, dubbed Vinland Saga: Canadian Tour 2011, by the start of November. Dates for the tour can be seen after the jump.

Support on the trek will come from Canadian melodic death/thrash metallers Talamyus. Canadian melodic black/folk metallers Valfreya will join as support on November 11th.

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Source: arkona-russia.com
Band profile: Arkona
Event: Arkona: Vinland Saga Canadian Tour
Posted: 16.08.2011 by Unknown user | Comments (5)


Arkona - New Song Online

"Slovo", a brand-new song from Russian pagan/folk metal act Arkona can now be heard on the band's official Facebook (You'll have to 'Like' the page to access the stream).

Another new song, entitled "Stenka Na Stenku", can be heard at the same location.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Arkona
Posted: 07.08.2011 by Unknown user | Comments (2)