...music from the roots...

LOVIJATAR

Helsinki - Finland

Stoner/Pagan/Heavy Progressive Rock

Stoner Rock meets the Witch of Plague

Fasten your Seat Belts and take a trip to Helsinki – Finland. 

First of all here are some background Information’s about the Band, taken from their own Biography:

“Lovijatar was born in the shores of lake Saimaa in east of Finland. She is a witch of plagues and sickness and the last in line of devil Piru. She was first mentioned in a collection of Finnish folklore book Suomen Kansan Vanhat Runot 1846. The name of Lovijatar was sang by the old people living in the forests of Carelia...”   “...Lyrical inspiration comes from Finnish folklore, old believes and nature...“

It is very impressive to hear a Finish Rock Group singing in their native Language. And although I can't understand a single word, the Pagan Folk Poetry of this beautiful country enters my brain with the forceful voice of Tommi Vaittinen (Vocals) and Jussi Rautio (Background Vocals / Guitar).

On the First Listening session HÄMÄRÄN KULKIJA is like a vocabulary roller coaster. But then the Stoner Rock riffs come out, and the Sound fits together, with the guitar Work of Petrus Rapo, the Bass Sound of Sam Ollikainen and the Drums of Mikko Neuvonen.

About some tracks:

The First Song “LOUHEN LAHJAT” starts with an acapella Chorus and slides into a typical Stoner Riffing. 

“PUUJUMALA”, the second, and also my favorite track on the Disc, comes with an ¾ time signature and a beautiful voice line.

Soft and chilling sounds are on the fourth track  “KUN USVA PEITTÄÄ MINUT SALEIHINSA” and so, all of the 6 tracks have their special note.

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Sure, LOVIJATAR is not made for every ear, but if you have favorites in The Folk or Pagan Metal scene, and also like Stoner Rock, you should give your attention to this kind of “exotic” Band.

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8 from 10 Stonerpoints

...sons of kings...

SONS OF KINGS

Finland

Drone/Doom

Emersion draws thick grey lines between borders of alternative music. Meditative psychedelia and spacey soundscapes are both present on this new album which continues the journey of Sons of Kings. The creation is served in two parts, and with even more low frequencies with additional bass player, which renders the original trio into a quartet. The ambitious plan behind Emersion is to connect the dots between soundtrack-like atmospheres, non-typical progressions, kraut-continuity, stoner-fuzz, and post rock mentality. The outcome is, at least, an alternative way to approach the music.

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" A world of ambient sound, drone parts and deep and dark doom escapees...a music for the darker people...great!!!"

8 from 10 Stonerpoints

...where is my mojo...

MOJO WAVES

Progressive/Acid/Sludge Rock

Finland

Mojo Waves is a power-trio rock group based in Helsinki, Finland. The band was formed in late 2011 but the musicians have been playing together for some years. 

Mojo Waves is the opposite of the common rock band. It's unpredictable, personal and energetic. Although influenced by vast amount of bands, its sound is unique, and its music doesn't fit in any one category. Although the band feels some sort of spiritual connection with the rock music of the past, it doesn't try to copy its influences. The main goal of the band is to make their own personal songs that they can be proud of and play as many gigs as possible. Live music is what music has always been about, and that's what the band loves most, too.

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"A incredible sound...crazy rock shit straight from finland..."Enjoy don't Destroy" is a crazy killer album...initially a little difficult but it is the right time after a shock...."Question" is my favourite song...the weard voice of  Arttu make's a good yob for the whole thing...it fit's exactly to the sound of Mojo Waves also the solo makes me wet...sound like Kylesa or Baroness(in the good times)...enjoy!"

7 from 10 Stonerpoints

...Burrrrr...

BURWEED

FINLAND
POST-METAL

Burweed is a band from Karhula, Southern Finland. The same area has given birth to numerous metal acts such as Omnium Gatherum, Total Devastation, Domination Black, Demonic Death Judge, Kaihoro and many more. However, musically Burweed dives in the murkier waters introducing atmosphere, violence and ocean-sized melodies to the alternative metal genre. 

Burweed is a strong addition to the Finnish post metal scene. On "Eyes Down South" the three-piece has truly found its own, unique voice.

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"Simple named Track's "Raita 1-4" but a really brilliant sound structure...clean and doomful riffs mixed to a pungent atmosphere...BURWEED is a burner...so download it and listen to it loud!!!"

8 from 10 Stonerpints

...doom solo...

MAZE OF ROOTS
DOOM
FINLAND

The maze of roots songs started coming slowly in the end of 2008 i demoed the songs fought with hardware and slowly got the s/t EP done in mid 2009,
Maze of Roots do another demo later that year and the second EP last autumn. For now maze of roots is on ice,they  trying to get a proper doom metal line together with this great drummer,
still lacking the bass player at the time but non the less we will record a tree or four song demo the coming spring.

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Maze of Roots (2010)

Earthen Castle (2011)

" Maze of Roots is slow...dark and really ugly...this is one of the darkest kind of doom...the down tempo and the eternal preaching is permanently the same...Earthen Castle is a little bit more melodic and have more structure...even you will love it or you don't want to hear it...find it out"

5 from 10 Doompoints