Latest Viking News

• HRH Vikings III Rescheduled to December 2021
  HRH have, reluctantly, rescheduled the extremely popular HRH Vikings III festival to December 2021 due to the continued Covid-19 restrictions and the imminent government decision for an English lockdown.  The lineup, however, remains almost intact – but with the incredible Korpiklaani and Audn replacing Borknagar and Saor respectively.  In addition, HRH Vikings III welcomes back […]
  Toby Winch
• ALBUM REVIEW – Ensiferum – Thalassic
  I first came across Ensiferum when I was in high school, way back in 2004 (16 years ago… jeez!). A mate of mine who was a little bit older had a few of the boys round for a games and metal night, as you did when you were in your early teens, and some time […]
  Simon Bonney
• HRH Vikings Headliners Ensiferum Release New Video
  HRH Vikings III headliners Ensiferum have revealed the video for the latest track to be taken from their brand new album Thalassic which is out now via Metal Blade Records. Ensiferum are a true powerhouse when it comes to folk-inspired melodic death metal, something they hammer home more resolutely than ever with eighth full-length Thalassic. The title […]
  Toby Winch
• HRH Viking III Headliners Ensiferum Release Brand New Album
  The stunning Finnish folk metallers – and HRH Vikings III headliners – Ensiferum have just released their latest album – Thalassic – from which this incredible track Andromeda is taken. GRAB YOUR HRH VIKINGS TICKETS HERE! According to their record label Metal Blade, Ensiferum are a true powerhouse when it comes to folk-inspired melodic death metal, […]
  Toby Winch
• HRH Vikings Add Korpiklaani as Third Headliner For its Third Cycle
  Finland’s folk metal clan Korpiklaani will lead the Nordic charge in Sheffield for HRH Vikings III – bringing their oath-sworn warriors to O2 Academy for what will be a triumphant set full of mythology legend and vodka-soaked Finnish metal.  Formed in 2003, the band released their latest album Kulkija in 2018, and have amassed a […]
  Toby Winch
• ALBUM REVIEW – Burning Witches – Dance With The Devil
  Dance With the Devil is the third studio album from the all-female metal machine that is Burning Witches. A solid statement of intent, with a renewed vigour thanks to the incredible vocal talents of new vocalist Laura Guldemond, this is an album that refuses to take any prisoners. If you like heavy metal, then you […]
  Cory Eadson
• HRH Vikings III Stars Release New Album and Video
  HRH Vikings III stars Burning Witches have today unveiled a brand new video for “Six Feet Underground” to celebrate their brand new album “Dance With The Devil” which also comes out today via Nuclear Blast. The band explains: “Six feet Underground’ was the last song we wrote for the new album and it came together just […]
  Toby Winch
• Borknagar & Saor Join Ensiferum in the Shield Wall for HRH Vikings III
  It is with HUGE pride and no lack of Viking Axe-wielding that we can announce the addition of not one but two bands for November’s Vikings III in Sheffield! Call Holly on 0207 193 1845 or use the Live Chat Service on our website www.hrhvikings.com Viking bands don’t come any bigger or better than the incredible Borknagar. Hailing […]
  Toby Winch
• HRH Vikings III Legends Burning Witches Release New Video “Sea of Lies”
  At the end of 2019, HRH Vikings III headliners Burning Witches promised the release of the first taster from their forthcoming album Dance With The Devil, which is due on March 6, 2020 via Nuclear Blast – and today they have delivered in the form of the lead single ‘Sea Of Lies’. GET YOUR HRH VIKINGS TICKETS HERE! The quintet says, “We […]
  Toby Winch
• HRH Vikings II Day 2 – The Final Charge
  HRH Vikings II – Day 2 – in pictures… all photography by Simon Dunkerley
  Toby Winch