Bear Reviews Music!
After a decade of music journalism for Musicalypse and Tuonela Magazine that started in 2011 and continues to this day, I’ve developed a love of writing critical analyses of things that interest me. Please enjoy everything from live reports and album reviews, and even the occasional monthly collections of featured singles!
My goal, as a critical reviewer, is not to trash people’s work, because effort deserves respect. I try my best to be objective, while still sharing my personal feelings based on my own experiences.
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Nightwish Fans Need to Simmer Down About Tuomas Holopainen Already
When the toxic side of the Nightwish fanbase goes too far, the fans who actually care about the band feel the need to voice their displeasure. Bear Wiseman is putting words to their rage today.
The Magic of Heavy Metal Music
17 years in Finland, over a decade of music journalism, and 27 years of being a metalhead. How did it all begin? This look-back explores Bear Wiseman’s origin story as a world-traveling metalhead.
15 Memorable Albums from the Last 15 Years
15 memorable albums from the last 15 years (2009-2024)
MUSIC REVIEW: Nightwish - “Yesterwynde”
A review of Nightwish’s newest album, “Yesterwynde,” out September 20th, 2024
Nightwish Fan Meetup 2024
A travel blog from the 2024 Nightwish Fan Meetup in Kitee, Finland
LIVE REPORT: Alone - An Evening with Kai Hahto
Alone - An Evening with Kai Hahto at Apollo on February 3rd, 2024
LIVE REPORT: Lähiöbotox & Nightwish
Former music journalist and fantasy author Bear Wiseman’s live report of the Nightwish & Lähiöbotox show at the Helsinki Ice Hall (Jäähalli) on April 24th, 2022.
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