Thereupon stood the enemy host. It was a fine day with blue sky overhead. Then the two forces joined in battle and fought fiercely, nor was there need to goad them on. Much shouting followed, and a furious blowing of trumpets. As dawn approached, Andhrimnir Barley Wine Ale said: “It […]
Viking Booze Burial Mound
Hail and skål! A substantial update to the Viking Brews and Booze directory has been made, and just in time for Friday night and Midsommar, no less. Besides the two new sub-directories of Fruity Booze (wines and ciders) and the Viking Booze Burial Mound (which celebrates the Einherjar of Viking […]
Hammer of the North
Bang your head to the sound of the Hammer of the North with Grand Magus! These Stockholm guys have a traditional type of metal sound, so that should comfort those of you who are batty and don’t much care for the death metal growl (you know who you are!). Their […]
Hollywood Sucks the Balls of Unoriginality
I’ve been thinking this for a while now and finally got irate enough to sit myself down and vent, because Hollywood really sucks hard. Hard like the sharply inhaling gusts of Njord hard. Not that this is really anything new, but it seems to me that the powers-that-be in Hollywood […]
Irish Glory
Normally I don’t condone Viking defeats, but I’m always willing to make an exception when it involves beer, especially when it involves Irish beer during this particular time of year! Legbiter Ale is brewed by Strangford Lough Brewing Company and is dedicated to King Magnus Barefoot of Norway, who sailed […]
Norwegian Scientists Find That Monkeys Are Precisely 3 Times Better Than Leprechauns
Those Norwegians are at it again! Norwegian Scientists Find That Monkeys Are Precisely 3 Times Better than Leprechauns This time hails and skåls go out to Cavalier Literary Couture. And yes “couture” may just be one of the least-Viking words out there, but we won’t hold that against them. Their […]
Dress Up Like a Viking and Eat Candy Day
Leaves’ Eyes provide a good example of how to do the dressing up part: Maybe if I stop being totally worthless I’ll post something that isn’t a music video next time.
All aboard the Dundertåg
Radio-friendly 80’s style hardish rock from Stockholm with Swedish lyrics.Vad fint! www.dundertåget.se
Welcome to the Mead Hall
Welcome to the Mead Hall is a glorified/self-deprecating account of the first time I ever met Trond Troll-Breath Trondsen. It was originally published online by Word Riot in September of 2009, but that site seems to have unfortunately taken the long walk down its own Helvegen sometime in the past […]
Beowulf Orated…
Benjamin Bagby is one unusual dude. He goes around orating Beowulf in its original Old English with the help of a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon harp. His performance at the Dunkers Kulturhus in Helsingborg, Sweden was recorded a couple years ago and parts of it can be viewed on youtube. This unfortunately […]
Crapping My Pants
A dude just posted info about the American VikingBall League on my facebook page. Someone actually finally literally combined hockey with Vikings. Can only be found in Pittsburgh so far. They apparently play on fields and courts there instead of ice, but I think this concept would adapt well to […]
Viking Swords Discovered in Worcester, Mass!
At the Higgins Armory Museum, förstås! (That’s Swedish for “of course.”) The Higgins is said to be “the only museum in the Western Hemisphere solely dedicated to the collection of arms, armor and art.”
The Long Ships Have Come
The Volvo Ocean Race has arrived in Boston. It’s not exactly a Viking invasion, but pretty cool nonetheless, especially since Viking invasions don’t happen anymore.
Välkomna till det nya Scandinavian Aggression!
Javisst, Scandinavian Aggression just tripped on itself and got savagely trampled by the ensuing WordPress stampede. That said, special skåls go out to “Orla” Jackie Sewell and Nephilim’s Max Whelihan for giving it a test sail. To commemorate the event, here’s something uplifting for all of you who somehow managed […]
SkullSplitter beer!
Holy crap, it’s Viking beer! I am so excited! And really glad that I decided to stop at the liquor store on the way home today. Brewed by the master Viking brewers of Orkney, SkullSplitter features Thorfinn Hausakluif on its label, which potentially makes it the most badass beer of […]