Northern Kings

Northern Kings is a Finnish symphonic metal cover supergroup formed to record metal versions of pop and rock songs; notable album releases include Reborn (2007) and Rethroned (2008).

Finnish supergroup of metal vocalists known for symphonic metal cover versions of pop and rock songs.

DeBaser's available review (malederecchie) covers the album Rethroned and treats Northern Kings' symphonic metal pop covers as delightfully over-the-top kitsch. The reviewer highlights loud, dense production and a largely literal approach to the originals. The piece is ironic and mocking while admitting a guilty affection for the band's flamboyance.

For:Fans of symphonic/power metal, listeners curious about metal covers of pop songs, readers who enjoy ironic music criticism.