Kurgan Compass

Legendary online magazine focused on the mystical side of culture. We write about folklore, film & series, music, video games, and strange stories.

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New release🔥 from Sun and Moon Dance! Get it on Bandcamp — always support your favorite #folk #music artist.

“The song is one of friendship, gratitude, and inspiration. It is dedicated to my dear friend and bandmate Charity Cimarron.”

🎼 ► https://t.co/ureCsPY2Xs🌳🥁

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Ever heard of epic neofolk? If not, we suggest you give Eldrvak a couple of minutes. A Kurgan victory cry goes out to #Herknungr for the suggestion!
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Today, Gealdýr, a prominent Danish neofolk artist, released ‘Baldrs Draumar’ which translates to “Baldur’s Dreams” from Old Norse.

Support #folkmusic artists who are not in it for the money! 💰👍🏻

Bandcamp: https://t.co/dGF6PeRGrL

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Did you miss the New Moon, May 30 roundup of folk and metal? In our bi-weekly, lunar-spun round-up of Kurgan-approved releases and news, James Paterson ably reports of music from colder climes focusing on a wide range of metal, neofolk, and world artists.

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[Kurgan Compass @KurganCompass]

We report of new neofolk and metal releases twice a month in our series ‘Fortnight Fullmoon/New Moon’.

Read on if you missed Monday’s lunar report (May 16 is known as blood moon.) 🔴🔥🥁

@Munknorr @Herknungr2 @Draugablikk @Sowuloband @SeasonofMist

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Releasing later in 2022 by @Focus_entmt, this folklore-powered third-person action game from developer @Flying_Wild_Hog is shaping up to be not only gory but also somewhat unique and special.

Read on for our OSINT impression. #GameDev

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ICYMI Saturday’s folklore-loaded lunar eclipse and our New Moon Fortnight roundup the forces of nature pulled forth, read on for some rather intriguing details on the latest in neofolk, and a few metal releases. @Munknorr @ManntraOfficial @Urferd_official

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ICYMI, eminent scribe Adrian @adewritesstuff Burrows has taken a close, dark look at the new stealth game ‘Winter Ember’ — but how did it fare, and how does it hold up to ’Thief’ — yes, that masterpiece!

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April has brought much musical excellence through the goddess of spring Ôstara as she danced forth under the Pink Moon — such full moons were unique to our ancestors. Why so? Read on!

@Herknungr2 @ManntraOfficial @vincamilleri @eluveitie #folkmusic

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Join our Telegram channel to chat about all things Kurgan Compass. We try to hang around there as much as possible too of course. See you!

#folkmusic #metal #telegramchannel

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Correction: April 1 is the NEW moon, not the full moon. Article headline updated (sometimes the Old Gods play tricks on us!)

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As @JamesIPaterson returns to bring the latest and greatest of the past two weeks in #folkmusic & metal, a sizeable chunk of new releases has been reported.

@Sowuloband @Urferd_official @FaunOfficial @AnnieGurdy @SiblingsofMetal @SoundPollutionA @tyrband

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“The game’s story is a demonstration of how engaging the environment publisher Microids and its Paris development studio have crafted really is. On that note, it is safe to say ‘Syberia: The World Before’ is worth exploring more than once.” @adewritesstuff
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ICYMI: Yesterday’s New Moon offered news like @Wardruna’s rework of ‘Skugge’ and a plethora of new singles from @Herknungr2, @atergolupi_, @Alkonost_band, @finntrollmusic, @StephEconomou, @sabaton. @EinarSelvik1, and @kjellbraaten — this is a must-read.

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[James Paterson @JamesIPaterson]

#ICYMI, The @KurganCompass verdict is in on @Bloodywood2's full-length #Rakshak: A world class debut that redefines #FolkMetal with traditional Indian instrumentation & #NuMetal vibes in an inspired, unexpected balance!
https://t.co/JUODi2k9vS

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Once again, we embrace the hunter’s moonlit sky as James Paterson reports on the more notable releases in neofolk and metal in the past two weeks. Make the jump!

@Bjorth @DanheimMusic @VinCamilleri @Manegarmsweden @Sabaton @AnnieGurdy https://t.co/jL26XGNxO3

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ICYMI: James Paterson picked the brain of Swedish artist Andreas Axelsson and his distinct-sounding neofolk project Nattramn. Sharing little-known knowledge on lost runes and ancient tones, Axelsson also spoke of his Aethelwyne-collab, ravens, and more.

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ICYMI: Not much is known about the new God of War storyline, but what we do know is that it will feature Týr, the Norse god of justice and war who in ancient, pre-Viking times seems to have been a more important deity than Thor and Odin. @SonySantaMonica
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Once more, sun and moon lined up to bring Kurgan readers another Fullmoon Fortnight roundup of the latest releases in neofolk and meaningful metal.

Shoutout to @tyrband @ErebAofficial @wardruna @FaunOfficial @ManorMarquis

Read on for the full roundup.
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Are you looking forward to the Dungeons & Dragons film? Will the producers get it right this time, or is it going to be another dud? With Hugh Grant part of the confirmed cast for the 2023 reboot, we’re certainly “intrigued” by its potential. @Wizards_DnD

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