Storming into the weekend with Virvatulet, a black metal project from Finland. Ulvontaa Laaksojen Halki or Howling Through The Valleys is taken from Demo'11. It's an epic, soul wrenching track which requires multiple listens.
Some pagan neofolk to finish the week. German project Falkenstein is soothing my soul this Friday morning, providing some much needed calm, and helping me to clear my head of unnecessary clutter.
I am an enormous fan of Eliwagar, the Norwegian based Pagan/Folk project of Runahild. So, unsurprisingly, I was absolutely delighted to encounter I Villmarka, a song that hasn't featured on any of her releases yet.
I found these leather plaited bracelets at Jorvik Viking Centre in York. (Jorvik is York city's original name, the name the Vikings gave to it back in the 9th century.) If you happen to be visiting the North of England, I highly recommend you pay Jorvik a visit, and not just for the beautiful jewellery.… Continue reading Fashion Witch/Leather Plaited Bracelets
I've featured Sovrin before on Wyrd Words & Effigies, but they have new wares in stock which simply must be shared.
No, you're not seeing things. These Viking rune metal stamps really do exist. Crafted by Metal Supply Chick this 24 piece set of runes might just be one of my greatest ever Etsy finds.
In my cabin in Norway, holding my copy of Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult by Dayal Patterson. If black metal is an important factor in your life you need this on your bookshelf. Buy it here.
I was introduced to Vetterkult, the debut album from Norwegian black metal band Vetter in the closing days of 2013. I knew pretty much straight away that I needed to get under the skin of the man behind the mayhem, Håvard Tveito. I'm honoured that Håvard agreed to an interview for Wyrd Words & Effigies and am… Continue reading Interview With Vetter
Kai Uwe Faust
Wyrd Words & Effigies has been in action since May 2013. In the months that have passed since then, many interviews have been conducted, with all sorts of creative beings who aren't afraid to explore the darkness and the treasures it hides. Underneath you’ll find all of our interviews to date, for you to browse… Continue reading Wyrd Words & Effigies: The Definitive Interview List
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 