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"Ave Maria" is the new single from the talented TROLLFEST . The song will be also available on their upcoming album entitled "Kaptein Kaos" to be released in one month from now. You can purchase and listen to the new song by going to iTunes , Spotify , WiMP , Amazon.com , and 7Digital.com . TROLLFEST will be on tour in Europe, together with FINSTERFORST and CRYPTIC FOREST to the following dates and venues:

November 2013, sad news came to all the fans of the Italian band DRAUGR: They announced their split-up which happened after their last show on December 22 from the same year. As they said during that time, the bands members "may follow different artistic paths" but today, some fans may be happy to learn that Lupus Nemesis together with Triumphator - them both from DRAUGR - founded by winter solstice, a new band named ATAVICUS. The band name is taken from Latin Atavus, which means "Ancestor".  Their new project deals with traditions while they describe their music as "Italic pagan heavy metal".

LOCATION :  Abruzzo, Italy Status :  Active Music :  Pagan Metal MEMBERS : Lupus Nemesis : vocals, guitars, programming Triumphator : guitars, bass, backing vocals Live members : Maylord : keyboard Hyakrisht : drums Acheron : bass HISTORY : ATAVICUS founded by winter solstice 2013 from the ashes of the Italian act DRAUGR. The band is composed of two members who have chosen to tell about traditions. ATAVICUS taken from Latin Atavu means "Ancestor". They describe their music as "Italic pagan heavy metal".  RECORDINGS : Ad Maiora (To the greatest things), EP 2014 [  details  ] L'Ardire Degli Avi, single 2016 [ details ] Safinim, single 2018 Di eroica stirpe, album 2019 Terminator Theme Cover, single 2020 Caput Frigoris, single 2022 Furit Aestus, single 2023 [ details ] WEBSITES : Bandcamp Facebook Instagram Youtube Contact :   Atavicusofficial@gmail.com Find more information on Sword Chant : - Band news - Forg...

SCYTHIA now released their third album entitled " ...Of Conquest", after 1,5 year of hard work. The new full-length by the Canadians is made of 12 tracks and is produced by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind). Guest Appearances by Teemu Mantysaari (Wintersun), Tommy Kirby (Ides of Winter), 'Evil' Glen (Ides of Winter) are on "...Of Conquest".

LOCATION :  São Paulo, Brazil Status :  Active Music :  Neofolk MEMBERS : Marcelo Miranda : music, acoustic guitar, mandolin, charango, cistre and recorder Fernanda Ferretti : lyrics, acoustic guitar and vocals HISTORY : Founded in 2001, Olam Ein Sof are inspired by medieval, renaissance, folk, mythologies, and cosmos. The band name means "Infinite Worlds". RECORDINGS : Olam Ein Sof, demo 2002 Immram, album 2004 Celtic Mythology, album 2005 Dark Moon, EP 2006 Ethereal Dimensions, album 2010 Reino de Cramfer, album 2014  [  details  ] Live at the Wave Summer Festival, live DVD 2015 [  details  ] Cantigas de Reis​,​Trovadores e Peregrinos, album 2017 Tempo do Sonho, EP 2021 WEBSITES : Olameinsof.com Facebook Twitter Soundcloud Youtube Bandcamp Contact :   olameinsof2001@gmail.com Find more information on Sword Chant : - Band news - Interview 2014

"The Brightest Path" is the new work from the talented PATSY REID.  Her new album made of 10 tracks is now available on her webshop to that link:  http://www.patsyreid.com/shop/

LOCATION :  The Netherlands Status :  Active Music :  Pagan Folk MEMBERS : Monique van Deursen : vocals, bodhrán, zills Sophie Zaaijer : violin, viola, cello, jaw's harp, backing vocals Luka Aubri : slideridoo, vocals Thomas Biesmeijer : guitar, bouzouki, frame drum, backing vocals Daan : keyboards, vocals Past members : Fieke van den Hurk : accordion, hurdy-gurdy, hammered dulcimer Faber Horbach : piano, nyckelharpa and vocals Jan de Vries : drums, percussions HISTORY : CESAIR is a Pagan Folk band founded by Sophie (violinist) and Monique (vocalist) in the Netherlands while 2008. They started as a joke and played traditional tunes and covers but then, they were in hiatus until early 2012. Since that time, they developped their own style and play their own songs.  RECORDINGS : Dies, Nox et Omnia, album 2013 [  details  ] Omphalos, album 2017 [  details  ] Aux Pieds Nus, single 2021 Haven, album 2024  [  detail...

Today, the band THY WORSHIPER released "Czarna Dzika Czerwien".  The title means "Black Savage Red". TRACKLIST: 01. Piach (Soil) 02. Czarny (The Black) 03. Deszcz (The Rain) 04. Drzewa (Trees) 05. Zniwa (Harvest) 06. Wiatr (The Wind) 07. le-by-hop-aN 08. Ogien (Fire) 09. Zima (Winter)

I created one account on Deviantart. There will be pictures of bands I've seen live, taken by myself. Pictures related with Sword Chant & Eld (flyers, special thanks....) will be also on this account.  Some people already asked me for I add their pictures on my account. I didn't think to that possibility when I made this new page but this could be possible if they agree with the terms written in the forum . This is my new page:  http://sword-chant.deviantart.com/ For now are pictures I've taken from the Paganfest 2008 in France but other pictures are coming soon. :)

October 2013, I suggested to the FOSCH FEST orga the bands FEJD and AFTERGOD to play live in that italian event coming this year. I did it with ELD (nothing about written on the website) and the fest was interested in but they need the fans to help in their decisions. They've made some polls for the fans to help them and I noticed MÅNEGARM feats there as well. Many choices can be to the polls. FIRST PAGE : Please, select AFTERGOD amongst your other choices. This young Italian band won't disappoint you. They also made a tune with Leo from VALLORCH available below and actually, their whole demo is available in our playlist::

Tomorrow will be released "Il Ponte del Diavolo" EP by ODR: TRACKLIST: 01. Notte Alcolica 02. Luna antica 03. Il Ponte Del diavolo 04. Sussurro Autunnale 05. Notte Ancestrale

PRIMALFROST released in America their debut album entitled "Prosperous Visions" through Maple Metal Records. This album means to be Epic! March 3rd is the worldwide release. Orders can be passing by bandcamp:  http://primalfrost.bandcamp.com/

A lot of news regarding STEIGNYR ! First of all,  Adrien, Niniel Zorak, & Vilboög Dürsjen left the band for personal reasons but the rest of the band kept the hard work on the upcoming cd now entitled "The Legend". The previous title was "Sons of Nature" as it was supposed to be the debut album but in the end, this cd will be their first EP.

The battle I prematurely ended the last time is back and now are new rules regarding bands battles. I hope this will make an end to the ones with desire to kill our promotional way & help to our beloved folk metal bands. Reminder of the fighters in this battle: - AFTERGOD - ATLAS PAIN - BOISSON DIVINE - HELSÓTT - SCYTHIA - SLANE The battle takes place here:  http://swordchant.go-board.com/t2216-59th-battle-the-end-of-a-war Have a good fight, everyone!

One problem appeared in the current bands battle forcing me to end it. Some votes were rather strange. All the bands will return to the battleground from February 8th to 22 with new rules for the voters. Sorry everyone but there's no other way. Best regards

FAITISSA  released their debut album " Terra Aviatica" available on bandcamp . "Terra Aviatica" means land of the forefathers. In this land we'll find desperate peasants, bloodthirsty mercenaries, young and old sailors, lovesick maidens, beautiful ladies, a nymphomaniac queen, a lazy mare, and a dying viking, starring in songs from 13th to 19th centuries, from Celtic Nations to Mediterranean world, alongside own compositions.

'Ostra Aros" is the title of the new FESKARN album available here . TRACKLIST: 01. Oden's Path 02. Two Minutes In The Darkness 03. Birka Warriors 04. Träskfolket’s Supvisa 05. In The Mist Of Fate 06. Winterland 07. Öl Visan 08. Dark Emotions 09. Livet I Norden 10. Östra Aros 11. Legion Remains 12. Drinking In The Name Of Walhalla 13. Bonustrack: Too Many Beers

Our bands battle is back in this year within these lucky bands : - AFTERGOD - ATLAS PAIN - BOISSON DIVINE - HELSÓTT - SCYTHIA - SLANE The medieval event is taking place to that part of our forum. :) You have until February 15th to tick your favorite band from the list, so have a listen to all the bands listed here before anything and, the most important : Support 'em and enjoy this battle! \m/

"Resist Fatality" is the name of the debut album by DRAKWALD . You can purchase this album & their previous EP "Forgotten Lands" to their official website . TEASER: