Since its inception, Ensiferum has always been a powerhouse in the folk metal scene. The Finns have always brought strength and charisma to their music that resonates profoundly with their listeners and has been a cornerstone of their charm for the better [...]
It always seems mid-week shows can be hit or miss in Brisbane. While many people endeavor to get out, there is a certain stigma with shows in the middle of the week that for some reason keeps the crowds away, a point that only gets exacerbated at this [...]
Folk metal royalty Ensiferum hits Australian shores at the end of February, and in the lead up to the event Metal Wani’s Jake Patton had the chance to catch up with bassist Sami Hinkka to gauge the band’s expectations of the tour and [...]
Winter time in the United States tends to be a bit dull when it comes to concert announcements. The summer and fall are seemingly back to back with great shows, when driving conditions across North America are fine (albeit long and dull). Most bands are [...]
On December 20th at Konzerthaus in Ravensburg, Germany the finnish melodic folk metal band Ensiferum played their songs in a very entertaining acoustic version. Supporting them with a wide array of acoustic metal cover songs were the [...]
Ensiferum hit the road in respect to their PATH OF GLORY tour and were supported by Ex Deo. I was there when they stopped at Musikzentrum in Hannover, Germany, on 3rd May 2018. Many people with Ensiferum and Ex Deo shirts stood at the entrance and it [...]
As metal enthusiasts queued hours ahead of show time on May 1st, 2018 for an almost sold out show as Folk metal legends ENSIFERUM and EX–DEO took on O2 Islington Academy in London, UK. Here are some of the epic moments of the evening:
The primary objective of listening to music is to have fun. True, there are several elements that bind us to the phonographic art like relatability or the emotions that are triggered by certain sounds. But nothing beats the simplicity of enjoyment through [...]