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Epona

by Quinn Radich from Northern Star on Mar 04, 2012 at 03:28 AM

Some listeners might recognize the name Epona as belonging to Link's trusty steed in the Legend of Zelda games. Well, the name has an impressive heritage - Epona was a celtic goddess of (among a few other things) horses and cavalrymen. The title "A Rose for Epona" comes from the not uncommon practice of offering rose petals at Epona's shrines in order to obtain a blessing.

The Battle of Kursk

by Quinn Radich from Northern Star on Feb 12, 2012 at 03:19 AM

Sabaton's "Panzerkampf" tells the story of The Battle of Kursk, arguably the single most decisive mass engagement in World War 2 and one of the largest battles ever fought. Coming on the heels of Stalingrad, Kursk began with a massive German attack. However, such was the buildup towards this offensive that the Russians had time to construct the most extensive defensive lines in the history of the world. With theme fortifications and their earlier experience, the Red Army repulsed the Nazi attack and pushed back, gaining a decisive victory and the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.

Technical Difficulties

by Quinn Radich from Northern Star on Feb 05, 2012 at 02:38 AM

Sorry about the beginning there. Not sure what the problem was, but it seems to have resolved itself.

The Kalevela

by Quinn Radich from Northern Star on Jan 29, 2012 at 03:27 AM

The Kalevela is the "national epic" of Finland, compiled from traditional Finnish folklore in the early-mid 19th century. It is a central part of Finnish national identity... and as such is referred to by several of the bands that appear regularly on this show. Most notably, Ensiferum's "Heathen Throne" uses several passages taken directly from the Kalevela, including the line "Under the Northern Star/We shed our blood/With the call of a battle horn/we raise our swords" which provided the inspiration for the title of this show.

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Love Interruption by Jack White
Mar 04, 2012 at 04:28:55 AM
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Mar 04, 2012 at 04:04:00 AM
The Bard's Song by Blind Guardian
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Inis Mona by Eluveitie
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Boiling Led by Falconer
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End of an Empire by Turisas
Mar 04, 2012 at 03:42:58 AM
Death and the Healing by Wintersun
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Emerald Sword by Rhapsody of Fire
Mar 04, 2012 at 03:31:27 AM
A Rose for Epona by Eluveitie
Mar 04, 2012 at 03:26:14 AM

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Show Description

In the modern era, the radio is filled with samey "pop" or "hip-hop" tunes - hardly music to stir the spirit and inspire heroism. But FEAR NOT! Listen to this show and let yourself be spurred into action by Symphonic, Folk, and Power Metal! Come and exult in tales of sweeping adventure, wicked villainy, great emotion, and epic heroism! In fitting with the tradition of the genre, we'll also honor great achievements in fantasy literature, past and present.
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