King Kraken – ‘MARCH OF THE GODS’

In Norse mythology, the Kraken was a sea monster. A mega-sized octopus that would terrorise sailors and imperil ships. Kings are of course powerful and majestic, they have an air of regal grace. This makes King Kraken the ideal name for a band stepping into the Viking metal arena. But, if you have a great name, you have to back it up with great music. So, grab your broadsword, strap on your codpiece and immerse yourself in their new album ‘March Of The Gods’. King Kraken love riffs, their music sits on the line between hard-rock and metal with what you might call a ‘classic’ sound. No, they’re not doing anything novel, or even forward-thinking, that means they have to do it well. They have to live up to that name. They have to be good. Their debut album ‘MCLXXX’ proved that they had the ch...