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Sorry, but I can’t resist: It was in the month of May that I sat down to review the newest album by the British folk-rockers Albion, titled It Was In The Month of May I.1 This gaggle of self-declared whippersnappers blew this reviewer away with their 2024 album Lakesongs of Elbid. What started as an unassuming filter piece grew on me more and more to the point it made my (and my co-conspirator Killjoy’s) end-of-year list. Albion’s timeless, joyful folk-rock music has enjoyed constant rotations in the Hugebeard tower since then, and so a new album has been a hotly anticipated affair. Now that it’s in our hands, has Albion continued their trend for quality?

For those unfamiliar with Albion, they play a flute-heavy, wistful sort of progressive folk-rock that draws an obvious comparison to Jethro Tull and reminds me a great deal of Big Big Train. For those a little more familiar, it’s worth mentioning that It Was In The Month of May has somewhat toned down the already limited metal crunch that graced Lakesongs of Elbid. Rest assured, this is no criticism, as this album remains energetic and adventurous in all the right ways. The opening prelude, “Mis Mai,” followed by the first true foray into the album’s essence, “The Green Knight,” demonstrate Albion’s sonic strengths right out of the gates. “Mis Mai” highlights the dulcet pipes of Joe Parrish-James as he lathers the song’s Welsh lyrics in decadent velvet, while “The Green Knight” starts the album in usual Albion fashion with grandiose flute melodies explored atop galloping guitar strumming.

What I love about Albion’s music, and what they maintain in It Was In The Month of May, is a sense of effortlessness. The music is fun, it’s accessible, it’s breezy, it’s comfortably warm and full of well-crafted little moments so crisp and yet so obvious it almost makes you wonder how no one else thought of it first. The pub-rock verse of “Down With The Hero” and the epic call-and-response between the flutes and guitars in the middle of “Calan Mai” come especially to mind. In the album’s longer songs, Albion are quite eager to just let the music run free through the meadow in spacious explorations of riffs and solos, but it never feels aimless. The melodies of “The Green Knight” and “Eldest” in particular see the guitars and flutes bounce merrily along in an endless up-and-down like the rolling hills stretching before you as you prepare for adventure. The closer, “Calan Mai,” is the longest at ten minutes, but even at its most unrestrained, the song’s melodies wield graceful finality in a way that always feels satisfying.

It Was In The Month of May is almost 20 minutes shorter than its predecessor, Lakesongs, which makes for an overall cleaner listening experience. However, the album’s pacing does waver a little by over-saturating the latter half with lower-energy tunes. I really quite love “Hymn to Elbereth,” as it has this gently twisting nature to it that happily makes me think of Glass Hammer, but it’s misplaced between the otherwise pleasantly acoustic “She Is The River” and the ballad “Cherry Hill,” making for an overly languid sequence of songs. “Cherry Hill” in particular leans a bit too heavily on chorus repetition for its six-minute runtime. Still, the album ends on the right note with “Calan Mai,” and there are no other noteworthy structural issues or damaging patterns affecting the album. However, I simply must mention the “la-da-da’s” and “doo-do-do’s” in the chorus of “Down With The Hero.” I don’t mind vocalizations at all and they work perfectly well as little interstitial passages like in “Eldest,” but I find it to be a heavily misguided choice for them to carry the chorus of the album’s most upbeat song.

It Was In The Month of May is warm, adventurous, inviting, and once again, and I simply cannot stress this enough, extraordinarily British. While this album never gripped me quite like Lakesongs of Elbid did, the final word on this review is nevertheless one of eager positivity. Albion is a band I tend to think of no matter the musical flavor I’m looking for, and It Was In The Month of May only furthers that trend. This is music that is just so pleasant to listen to, no matter the day, and there are some damn good bangers to be found here for any fan of folk, British rock, or prog.

Rating: Good!
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: FLAC
Label: Self-Release
Websites: official | facebook | bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: May 26th, 2026

Killjoy

In the year 2021, I unexpectedly became acquainted with the debut EP of a very special folk rock group from England. The potential that Albion showed on Pryderi was immediately obvious, and I longed for more. My wish was granted in 2024 by the whopping 70-minute full-length debut Lakesongs of Elbid, for which my esteemed colleague (and now review partner), Mystikus Hugebeard, wrote a splendid filter piece. Albion has wasted no time since then, here to regale our ears again with cheery tunes. It Was in the Month of May seeks to honor the magical time of year when spring sunsets and will soon cede to warmer temperatures.

Albion’s music is wholesome for the soul, whispering to the part of human consciousness that yearns for carefree meadows and being in nature. They primarily achieve this through the exquisite pairing of flute and guitars (both acoustic and electric). This, of course, invites comparisons to Jethro Tull,2 although Albion perhaps hews a bit closer to folk music. Take, for example, the beautiful acoustic guitar fingerpicking and Welsh singing3 in “Mis Mai.” Further, Albion plays a more modernized style of rock than Jethro Tull. “Down with the Hero” is a rousing, ultra-catchy pub rock number and the guitarwork in “The Green Knight” is elaborate, sounding like a slightly slower and proggier Dark Forest. The way that Albion harmoniously blends the old with the new is genuinely refreshing.

It Was in the Month of May similarly succeeds in striking a balance between humble and epic. In both the quiet and upbeat moments, there is an air of unassuming regality. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that Albion composed a pair of songs about Tolkien’s characters Tom Bombadil and his wife, Goldberry. “Eldest (Tom Bombadil)” contains gorgeous guitar and flute swells evoking endless verdant hillsides, as well as a Celtic folk-influenced jig reminiscent of Tuatha de Danann or Braia. “She Is the River (Goldberry)” is entirely acoustic and percussion-less (save for hand claps), with sunny guitar strumming and pleasantly poetic lyrics. Continuing with Tolkien subject matters, “Hymn to Elbereth” features vocal harmonization by Joe and Rhiannon Parrish-James which is as fair as the elves who Frodo, Sam, and Pippin overheard singing these very words in The Fellowship of the Ring. Rhiannon adds her voice to Joe’s at various other times throughout the record, and I would love to hear her take center stage in the future.

Overall, It Was in the Month of May is sharper and more focused than its predecessor. As much as I loved Lakesongs of Elbid, opening with a 9-and-a-half minute instrumental track didn’t help it find its footing. “The Green Knight,” the first full song here, isn’t much shorter but its structure is more disciplined, never wavering from its gallant, galloping theme. The other 8+ minute songs, “Eldest (Tom Bombadil)” and “Calan Mai,” also mostly justify their lengths, although the latter feels a bit meandering towards the end. But the larger issue with “Calan Mai” has to do with the track that precedes it. “Cherry Hill (Maya II)” hits like a lullaby, which might have been okay if it were 3 minutes instead of 6, so it ends up stifling the momentum leading into the ornate concluding track. I do appreciate that, with a total runtime of 52 minutes, It Was in the Month of May is easier to listen to in one sitting.

It Was in the Month of May is great for drifting away and forgetting one’s troubles for a while. The uplifting compositions are easy on the ears while offering bountiful details to uncover during return visits. “Cherry Hill (Maya II)” is the main thing holding it back from unqualified greatness. That said, if Albion continues refining their songcraft at this pace, the next album will surely shatter our score safety counter. So, kick back and enjoy time outside with loved ones. It Was in the Month of May is an excellent way to ring in summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Rating: 3.5/5.0

have you heard about the #darkForest though?

> A dark forest, in contrast, is where you know only a limited number of people are going to see what you say. There’s no thought of the public audience you have to concern yourself. The dark forest is the safer space. It's the groupchat hivemind you're contributing to. You're contributing to a brain. You're becoming part of something bigger.
https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-the-dark-forest/?ref=the-metalabel-blog-newsletter

have you heard about the #darkForest though?

> A dark forest, in contrast, is where you know only a limited number of people are going to see what you say. There’s no thought of the public audience you have to concern yourself. The dark forest is the safer space. It's the groupchat hivemind you're contributing to. You're contributing to a brain. You're becoming part of something bigger.
https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-the-dark-forest/?ref=the-metalabel-blog-newsletter

have you heard about the #darkForest though?

> A dark forest, in contrast, is where you know only a limited number of people are going to see what you say. There’s no thought of the public audience you have to concern yourself. The dark forest is the safer space. It's the groupchat hivemind you're contributing to. You're contributing to a brain. You're becoming part of something bigger.
https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-the-dark-forest/?ref=the-metalabel-blog-newsletter

have you heard about the #darkForest though?

> A dark forest, in contrast, is where you know only a limited number of people are going to see what you say. There’s no thought of the public audience you have to concern yourself. The dark forest is the safer space. It's the groupchat hivemind you're contributing to. You're contributing to a brain. You're becoming part of something bigger.
https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-the-dark-forest/?ref=the-metalabel-blog-newsletter

have you heard about the #darkForest though?

> A dark forest, in contrast, is where you know only a limited number of people are going to see what you say. There’s no thought of the public audience you have to concern yourself. The dark forest is the safer space. It's the groupchat hivemind you're contributing to. You're contributing to a brain. You're becoming part of something bigger.
https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-the-dark-forest/?ref=the-metalabel-blog-newsletter

The folks on MetaLabel are building a way to give us privacy while we're online. They've been working on it for a while, and it debuts next week. Seems pretty important.

https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-shared-private-internets/

#privacy #darkforest

The folks on MetaLabel are building a way to give us privacy while we're online. They've been working on it for a while, and it debuts next week. Seems pretty important.

https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-shared-private-internets/

#privacy #darkforest

The folks on MetaLabel are building a way to give us privacy while we're online. They've been working on it for a while, and it debuts next week. Seems pretty important.

https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-shared-private-internets/

#privacy #darkforest

The folks on MetaLabel are building a way to give us privacy while we're online. They've been working on it for a while, and it debuts next week. Seems pretty important.

https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-shared-private-internets/

#privacy #darkforest

The folks on MetaLabel are building a way to give us privacy while we're online. They've been working on it for a while, and it debuts next week. Seems pretty important.

https://blog.metalabel.com/why-we-need-shared-private-internets/

#privacy #darkforest

Réponse à la “forêt sombre cognitive” de Janko (ryelang).
L’asymétrie n’est pas nouvelle. Pour des milliards de gens, c’est la norme depuis toujours. Il n’y a pas de dehors. Mais il y a un entre.
Möbius : un maillage d’attribution par pointeurs de hachage. Quand la dérivation devient structurelle, l’absorption cesse d’être silencieuse.
Appelez ça de la fiction pour l’instant. Le genre qui devient infrastructure quand assez de gens agissent comme si c’était vrai.
https://hyper.dev/2026/open-civilization/ #communs #scheme #attribution #darkforest #indieweb #SmallWeb

Réponse à la “forêt sombre cognitive” de Janko (ryelang).
L’asymétrie n’est pas nouvelle. Pour des milliards de gens, c’est la norme depuis toujours. Il n’y a pas de dehors. Mais il y a un entre.
Möbius : un maillage d’attribution par pointeurs de hachage. Quand la dérivation devient structurelle, l’absorption cesse d’être silencieuse.
Appelez ça de la fiction pour l’instant. Le genre qui devient infrastructure quand assez de gens agissent comme si c’était vrai.
https://hyper.dev/2026/open-civilization/ #communs #scheme #attribution #darkforest #indieweb #SmallWeb

Réponse à la “forêt sombre cognitive” de Janko (ryelang).
L’asymétrie n’est pas nouvelle. Pour des milliards de gens, c’est la norme depuis toujours. Il n’y a pas de dehors. Mais il y a un entre.
Möbius : un maillage d’attribution par pointeurs de hachage. Quand la dérivation devient structurelle, l’absorption cesse d’être silencieuse.
Appelez ça de la fiction pour l’instant. Le genre qui devient infrastructure quand assez de gens agissent comme si c’était vrai.
https://hyper.dev/2026/open-civilization/ #communs #scheme #attribution #darkforest #indieweb #SmallWeb

Réponse à la “forêt sombre cognitive” de Janko (ryelang).
L’asymétrie n’est pas nouvelle. Pour des milliards de gens, c’est la norme depuis toujours. Il n’y a pas de dehors. Mais il y a un entre.
Möbius : un maillage d’attribution par pointeurs de hachage. Quand la dérivation devient structurelle, l’absorption cesse d’être silencieuse.
Appelez ça de la fiction pour l’instant. Le genre qui devient infrastructure quand assez de gens agissent comme si c’était vrai.
https://hyper.dev/2026/open-civilization/ #communs #scheme #attribution #darkforest #indieweb #SmallWeb

Réponse à la “forêt sombre cognitive” de Janko (ryelang).
L’asymétrie n’est pas nouvelle. Pour des milliards de gens, c’est la norme depuis toujours. Il n’y a pas de dehors. Mais il y a un entre.
Möbius : un maillage d’attribution par pointeurs de hachage. Quand la dérivation devient structurelle, l’absorption cesse d’être silencieuse.
Appelez ça de la fiction pour l’instant. Le genre qui devient infrastructure quand assez de gens agissent comme si c’était vrai.
https://hyper.dev/2026/open-civilization/ #communs #scheme #attribution #darkforest #indieweb #SmallWeb

Unintentional "leaked signals" are millions-fold weaker than intentional #METI signals 📶. Given the number of messages already sent to target stars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_SETI#Transmissions, do you expect a reply

#DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #Extraterrestrial #DoctorWho

Unintentional "leaked signals" are millions-fold weaker than intentional #METI signals 📶. Given the number of messages already sent to target stars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_SETI#Transmissions, do you expect a reply

#DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #Extraterrestrial #DoctorWho

Unintentional "leaked signals" are millions-fold weaker than intentional #METI signals 📶. Given the number of messages already sent to target stars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_SETI#Transmissions, do you expect a reply

#DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #Extraterrestrial #DoctorWho

Unintentional "leaked signals" are millions-fold weaker than intentional #METI signals 📶. Given the number of messages already sent to target stars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_SETI#Transmissions, do you expect a reply

#DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #Extraterrestrial #DoctorWho

Unintentional "leaked signals" are millions-fold weaker than intentional #METI signals 📶. Given the number of messages already sent to target stars https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_SETI#Transmissions, do you expect a reply

#DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #Extraterrestrial #DoctorWho

#University of Warwick, #Astronomy and #Astrophysics Group

"Of course it remains possible that #alien 👽 mindsets differ substantially from our own. Perhaps no other race is so cynical about the intentions of others, or wedded to game theory analysis of the potential threat. Perhaps no other species is quite so #aggressive as we imagine" 🤔 https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/people/stanway/sciencefiction/cosmicstories/the_dark_forest

Pictures : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adult_male_Phidippus_mystaceus_2011.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_praying_mantis_(Mantis_religiosa)_green_female_Dobruja.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amphioctopus_kagoshimensis_Uminonakamichi.jpg

#METI #DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #SciFi

#University of Warwick, #Astronomy and #Astrophysics Group

"Of course it remains possible that #alien 👽 mindsets differ substantially from our own. Perhaps no other race is so cynical about the intentions of others, or wedded to game theory analysis of the potential threat. Perhaps no other species is quite so #aggressive as we imagine" 🤔 https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/people/stanway/sciencefiction/cosmicstories/the_dark_forest

Pictures : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adult_male_Phidippus_mystaceus_2011.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_praying_mantis_(Mantis_religiosa)_green_female_Dobruja.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amphioctopus_kagoshimensis_Uminonakamichi.jpg

#METI #DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #SciFi

#University of Warwick, #Astronomy and #Astrophysics Group

"Of course it remains possible that #alien 👽 mindsets differ substantially from our own. Perhaps no other race is so cynical about the intentions of others, or wedded to game theory analysis of the potential threat. Perhaps no other species is quite so #aggressive as we imagine" 🤔 https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/people/stanway/sciencefiction/cosmicstories/the_dark_forest

Pictures : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adult_male_Phidippus_mystaceus_2011.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_praying_mantis_(Mantis_religiosa)_green_female_Dobruja.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amphioctopus_kagoshimensis_Uminonakamichi.jpg

#METI #DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #SciFi

#University of Warwick, #Astronomy and #Astrophysics Group

"Of course it remains possible that #alien 👽 mindsets differ substantially from our own. Perhaps no other race is so cynical about the intentions of others, or wedded to game theory analysis of the potential threat. Perhaps no other species is quite so #aggressive as we imagine" 🤔 https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/people/stanway/sciencefiction/cosmicstories/the_dark_forest

Pictures : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adult_male_Phidippus_mystaceus_2011.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_praying_mantis_(Mantis_religiosa)_green_female_Dobruja.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amphioctopus_kagoshimensis_Uminonakamichi.jpg

#METI #DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #SciFi

#University of Warwick, #Astronomy and #Astrophysics Group

"Of course it remains possible that #alien 👽 mindsets differ substantially from our own. Perhaps no other race is so cynical about the intentions of others, or wedded to game theory analysis of the potential threat. Perhaps no other species is quite so #aggressive as we imagine" 🤔 https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/people/stanway/sciencefiction/cosmicstories/the_dark_forest

Pictures : https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adult_male_Phidippus_mystaceus_2011.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:European_praying_mantis_(Mantis_religiosa)_green_female_Dobruja.jpg | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amphioctopus_kagoshimensis_Uminonakamichi.jpg

#METI #DarkForest #SETI #FermiParadox #SciFi

Band of the day: Dark Forest (UK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CW5SVxyyM&list=RDb7CW5SVxyyM&start_radio=1

Band: Dark Forest

Country: UK

Label: Cruz del Sur Music

Members: Josh Winnard – Vocals Christian Horton – Guitars, Bass Patrick Jenkins – Guitars Adam Sidaway – Drums

Album: Ridge & Furrow (EP)

Track Info: 1. Skylark 00:00 2. The Golden Acre 06:40 3. Ridge & Furrow 12:18 4. Meadowland 18:45 5. Under The Greenwood Tree 20:57

Dark Forest is a heavy metal band from Dudley in the West Midlands, England. Formed in 2002, they are known for blending soaring melodies with themes drawn from mythology, history, patriotism and classic metal traditions. Signed to Cruz del Sur Music, the band has released a series of acclaimed albums including Dark Forest, Dawn of Infinity, The Awakening, Beyond the Veil and Oak, Ash & Thorn. Their music has appeared on several compilations, including Fear Candy and British Steel, marking their place in the rising force of British heavy metal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j21z8KCbuVc&list=RDj21z8KCbuVc&start_radio=1

Links

Bandcamp: https://darkforest-uk.bandcamp.com/album/ridge-and-furrow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darkforestuk

Instagram:

Label: https://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/store/

#bandOfTheDay #britishHeavyMetal #cruzDelSuMusic #darkForest #heavyMetal #newWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #nwothm #ridgeFurrow #thenwothmCom

Band of the day: Dark Forest (UK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CW5SVxyyM&list=RDb7CW5SVxyyM&start_radio=1

Band: Dark Forest

Country: UK

Label: Cruz del Sur Music

Members: Josh Winnard – Vocals Christian Horton – Guitars, Bass Patrick Jenkins – Guitars Adam Sidaway – Drums

Album: Ridge & Furrow (EP)

Track Info: 1. Skylark 00:00 2. The Golden Acre 06:40 3. Ridge & Furrow 12:18 4. Meadowland 18:45 5. Under The Greenwood Tree 20:57

Dark Forest is a heavy metal band from Dudley in the West Midlands, England. Formed in 2002, they are known for blending soaring melodies with themes drawn from mythology, history, patriotism and classic metal traditions. Signed to Cruz del Sur Music, the band has released a series of acclaimed albums including Dark Forest, Dawn of Infinity, The Awakening, Beyond the Veil and Oak, Ash & Thorn. Their music has appeared on several compilations, including Fear Candy and British Steel, marking their place in the rising force of British heavy metal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j21z8KCbuVc&list=RDj21z8KCbuVc&start_radio=1

Links

Bandcamp: https://darkforest-uk.bandcamp.com/album/ridge-and-furrow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darkforestuk

Instagram:

Label: https://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/store/

#bandOfTheDay #britishHeavyMetal #cruzDelSuMusic #darkForest #heavyMetal #newWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #nwothm #ridgeFurrow #thenwothmCom

Band of the day: Dark Forest (UK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CW5SVxyyM&list=RDb7CW5SVxyyM&start_radio=1

Band: Dark Forest

Country: UK

Label: Cruz del Sur Music

Members: Josh Winnard – Vocals Christian Horton – Guitars, Bass Patrick Jenkins – Guitars Adam Sidaway – Drums

Album: Ridge & Furrow (EP)

Track Info: 1. Skylark 00:00 2. The Golden Acre 06:40 3. Ridge & Furrow 12:18 4. Meadowland 18:45 5. Under The Greenwood Tree 20:57

Dark Forest is a heavy metal band from Dudley in the West Midlands, England. Formed in 2002, they are known for blending soaring melodies with themes drawn from mythology, history, patriotism and classic metal traditions. Signed to Cruz del Sur Music, the band has released a series of acclaimed albums including Dark Forest, Dawn of Infinity, The Awakening, Beyond the Veil and Oak, Ash & Thorn. Their music has appeared on several compilations, including Fear Candy and British Steel, marking their place in the rising force of British heavy metal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j21z8KCbuVc&list=RDj21z8KCbuVc&start_radio=1

Links

Bandcamp: https://darkforest-uk.bandcamp.com/album/ridge-and-furrow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darkforestuk

Instagram:

Label: https://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/store/

#bandOfTheDay #britishHeavyMetal #cruzDelSuMusic #darkForest #heavyMetal #newWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #nwothm #ridgeFurrow #thenwothmCom

Band of the day: Dark Forest (UK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CW5SVxyyM&list=RDb7CW5SVxyyM&start_radio=1

Band: Dark Forest

Country: UK

Label: Cruz del Sur Music

Members: Josh Winnard – Vocals Christian Horton – Guitars, Bass Patrick Jenkins – Guitars Adam Sidaway – Drums

Album: Ridge & Furrow (EP)

Track Info: 1. Skylark 00:00 2. The Golden Acre 06:40 3. Ridge & Furrow 12:18 4. Meadowland 18:45 5. Under The Greenwood Tree 20:57

Dark Forest is a heavy metal band from Dudley in the West Midlands, England. Formed in 2002, they are known for blending soaring melodies with themes drawn from mythology, history, patriotism and classic metal traditions. Signed to Cruz del Sur Music, the band has released a series of acclaimed albums including Dark Forest, Dawn of Infinity, The Awakening, Beyond the Veil and Oak, Ash & Thorn. Their music has appeared on several compilations, including Fear Candy and British Steel, marking their place in the rising force of British heavy metal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j21z8KCbuVc&list=RDj21z8KCbuVc&start_radio=1

Links

Bandcamp: https://darkforest-uk.bandcamp.com/album/ridge-and-furrow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darkforestuk

Instagram:

Label: https://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/store/

#bandOfTheDay #britishHeavyMetal #cruzDelSuMusic #darkForest #heavyMetal #newWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #nwothm #ridgeFurrow #thenwothmCom

Band of the day: Dark Forest (UK)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CW5SVxyyM&list=RDb7CW5SVxyyM&start_radio=1

Band: Dark Forest

Country: UK

Label: Cruz del Sur Music

Members: Josh Winnard – Vocals Christian Horton – Guitars, Bass Patrick Jenkins – Guitars Adam Sidaway – Drums

Album: Ridge & Furrow (EP)

Track Info: 1. Skylark 00:00 2. The Golden Acre 06:40 3. Ridge & Furrow 12:18 4. Meadowland 18:45 5. Under The Greenwood Tree 20:57

Dark Forest is a heavy metal band from Dudley in the West Midlands, England. Formed in 2002, they are known for blending soaring melodies with themes drawn from mythology, history, patriotism and classic metal traditions. Signed to Cruz del Sur Music, the band has released a series of acclaimed albums including Dark Forest, Dawn of Infinity, The Awakening, Beyond the Veil and Oak, Ash & Thorn. Their music has appeared on several compilations, including Fear Candy and British Steel, marking their place in the rising force of British heavy metal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j21z8KCbuVc&list=RDj21z8KCbuVc&start_radio=1

Links

Bandcamp: https://darkforest-uk.bandcamp.com/album/ridge-and-furrow

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darkforestuk

Instagram:

Label: https://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/store/

#bandOfTheDay #britishHeavyMetal #cruzDelSuMusic #darkForest #heavyMetal #newWaveOfTraditionalHeavyMetal #nwothm #ridgeFurrow #thenwothmCom

“A Foggy Morning” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

http://DouglasEWelch.com/shop/831

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/11/20/a-foggy-morning-prints-products-and-gifts-from-douglas-e-welch-design-and-photography/

Immerse yourself in the quiet mystery of a heavy morning fog. This black and white photograph captures a wet street vanishing into the mist, creating a striking natural gradient from the dark, textured pavement to the endless white void ahead.

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“A Foggy Morning” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

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Immerse yourself in the quiet mystery of a heavy morning fog. This black and white photograph captures a wet street vanishing into the mist, creating a striking natural gradient from the dark, textured pavement to the endless white void ahead.

#street #road #neighborhood #california #tree #blackandwhite #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“A Foggy Morning” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

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Immerse yourself in the quiet mystery of a heavy morning fog. This black and white photograph captures a wet street vanishing into the mist, creating a striking natural gradient from the dark, textured pavement to the endless white void ahead.

#street #road #neighborhood #california #tree #blackandwhite #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“A Foggy Morning” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

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https://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/11/20/a-foggy-morning-prints-products-and-gifts-from-douglas-e-welch-design-and-photography/

Immerse yourself in the quiet mystery of a heavy morning fog. This black and white photograph captures a wet street vanishing into the mist, creating a striking natural gradient from the dark, textured pavement to the endless white void ahead.

#street #road #neighborhood #california #tree #blackandwhite #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“A Foggy Morning” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

http://DouglasEWelch.com/shop/831

https://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/11/20/a-foggy-morning-prints-products-and-gifts-from-douglas-e-welch-design-and-photography/

Immerse yourself in the quiet mystery of a heavy morning fog. This black and white photograph captures a wet street vanishing into the mist, creating a striking natural gradient from the dark, textured pavement to the endless white void ahead.

#street #road #neighborhood #california #tree #blackandwhite #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“Oak Trees, Santa Monica Mountains, California” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

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I took this photo looking straight up into the dense, wild canopy of an old oak woodland. What grabbed me was how the sheer chaos of the branches and leaves turned into this beautiful, almost abstract pattern in black and white.

#california #tree #black and white #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“Oak Trees, Santa Monica Mountains, California” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

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http://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/11/18/quality-in-neon-prints-products-and-gifts-from-douglas-e-welch-design-and-photography-2/

I took this photo looking straight up into the dense, wild canopy of an old oak woodland. What grabbed me was how the sheer chaos of the branches and leaves turned into this beautiful, almost abstract pattern in black and white.

#california #tree #black and white #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“Oak Trees, Santa Monica Mountains, California” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

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http://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/11/18/quality-in-neon-prints-products-and-gifts-from-douglas-e-welch-design-and-photography-2/

I took this photo looking straight up into the dense, wild canopy of an old oak woodland. What grabbed me was how the sheer chaos of the branches and leaves turned into this beautiful, almost abstract pattern in black and white.

#california #tree #black and white #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“Oak Trees, Santa Monica Mountains, California” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

http://DouglasEWelch.com/shop/37

http://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/11/18/quality-in-neon-prints-products-and-gifts-from-douglas-e-welch-design-and-photography-2/

I took this photo looking straight up into the dense, wild canopy of an old oak woodland. What grabbed me was how the sheer chaos of the branches and leaves turned into this beautiful, almost abstract pattern in black and white.

#california #tree #black and white #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

“Oak Trees, Santa Monica Mountains, California” Prints, Products, and Gifts from Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography

http://DouglasEWelch.com/shop/37

http://welchwrite.com/blog/2025/11/18/quality-in-neon-prints-products-and-gifts-from-douglas-e-welch-design-and-photography-2/

I took this photo looking straight up into the dense, wild canopy of an old oak woodland. What grabbed me was how the sheer chaos of the branches and leaves turned into this beautiful, almost abstract pattern in black and white.

#california #tree #black and white #bw #outdoors #nature #plant #bnw #oak tree #blackandwhite #monochrome #forest #treecanopy #oaktree #naturephotography #OakTree #ForestCanopy #BlackAndWhitePhoto #NatureMonochrome #GnarlyBranches #WoodlandVibes #TreeTexture #HighContrast #ForestImmersion #DarkForest

#3iAtlas is outgassing so much CO2 that 👉IF👈 it actually is an alien, 40km sized space ship, it could contain 10 million beings packed as densely as Manhattan.

NASA pointed the James Webb telescope at it, and it took them two weeks to release a heavily pixelated photo.

If it is an artifact, it's weird "outgassing halo" could in fact be a micro meteor shield, as its hauling arse at 50km every second.

It's albedo calculations show that it's emmiting light at about 10GWatts which is massive.
Things may get very weird, very fast.

"Coincidently" (too many coincidences) with that thing, it's coming exactly from the part of the sky where the WOW signal was observed.

#asteroid #astronomy #darkforest #threebodyproblem