Tag: Norilsk
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10 Great Canadian Albums You May Have Missed in 2015
Happy Canada Day! Even though I’m in the metal capital of the world (Finland), I’m still excited about celebrating Canada Day with some Canadian metal. In between beers and trips to the sauna, I’ve thrown together a list of Canadian albums that you may or may not have had a chance to check out this…
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Norilsk – Japetus
This is an excellent three-track introduction to a very worthy band. On the title track and “Potsdam Glo,” the band show a talent for strong, original atmospheric doom. My only criticism is a constructive one: I’d like to see the vocal more forward in the mix. Interestingly, what sums up Norilsk the best is their…
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Norilsk – Japetus
Although they’re actually from Ottawa, this doom duo is named after a former Siberian slave-labour camp now known as one of the most polluted cities on earth. Incidentally, it says here that Norilsk is “Home to the world’s largest heavy metal smelting complex,” which probably means it has a pretty decent metal scene. 😉 Alas,…