Week long lay off for some unknown reason, let's polish of the T bands with a little Battle/Folk Metal in Turisas. The band takes their name from a sea monster in Finnish Mythology. While the original band formed back in 97, it took til 04 for a full length debut to be released.
'Battle Metal' was that debut record, combing Folk and Symphonic Metal and branding it as Battle Metal, Turisas soon gained recognition with their energetic live shows. The band has gone through some rough patches in keeping members full time. Yet they continue to tour and have released two more records. Musically here it's like the wave of Folk Metal that's been making appearances over the past few years. Highly energetic and it makes you wanna drink and fight with some cardboard swords. Overall if ya dig the Folk Metal scene, this one is for you. Even better this is the deluxe edition with a few bonus cuts.
I've become fascinated with the ongoing Folk/Pagan Metal scene over the past few years. Perhaps my fascination started with Finntroll and their odd brand of metal. Bands like TYR, Korpiklaani, and Kivimetsan Druidi have all caught my ear over the years. Each bringing their own unique spin on the genre. Turisas is no exception to the genre, forging on with their Battle Metal, you can't help but want to sing along to these anthems of battle.
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