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I promised that I wil remind you that today, the debut album "Heimkehr" by ALPHAYN is OUT NOW! You can contact the band to order your copy like you can purchase the record at their shows, or Bandcamp . You can have a listen to the teaser for "Heimkehr"  here . If you have missed the recent ALPHAYN interview that I have done, that last is always available to that link . TRACKLIST : 01. Aufbruch 02. Alarich 03. Weltenanfang 04. Wetz die Krallen 05. Maschienenmonster 06. Reise 07. Heimkehr 08. Rache 09. Wir rufen deine Wölfe 10. Abstieg About the songs : 1) Aufbruch: It is a nice made Intro with the sounds of the see. 2) Alarich: it is a Poem about the Goth King Alarich. This Poem was made by August Graf von Platen in the 19th century. He called it "Das Grab am Busento" 3) Weltenanfang: It is about the beginning of the World. About Ginnungagap and Ymir. About Buri and the Struggles they have. 4) Wetz die Kra...

LOCATION :  Weymouth, England Status :  On hold Music :  Folk Metal MEMBERS : Martyn Bell : vocals, guitar Ian Pauffley : guitar Ryan Barber : keyboards John Briginshaw : drums Liam henwood : bass Past members : Pete : bass Stephen Lea : drums Dan Challinor : drums HISTORY : Previously known as Shallow Intentions , formed in 2006 by Ian Pauffley and the original drummer Dan Challinor, the band changed name in 2013 for Gymir after numerous line-up changes. The band remains silent since 2018. RECORDINGS : As SHALLOW INTENTIONS : After Battle, EP 2008 My Beginning, album 2011 As  GYMIR : The Return Of The Raven, single 2013 [ details ] WEBSITES : Facebook Youtube Bandcamp Contact :   gymir_uk@hotmail.com Find more information on Sword Chant : - Band news

ALPHAYN is Heathen metal band founded in 2013 and Robert Schroll from HEATHEN FORAY takes part of the ALPHAYN adventure too! So, how sounds ALPHAYN in the end? ALPHAYN music sounds like this :

Dear bands, I have updated the Excel file related with live events worldwide that is mentioned here  and I am on my way to send it to you. :) If your band has not received it, you can contact me and ask for this file to complete your upcoming live events. Then, I'll be pleased to share the infos through Sword Chant for you and listeners, as you already know. :) You can contact me if you have questions, or requests. I'll be pleased to answer you. With kind regards.

I may be wrong, but I think it may be the time when some bands are searching for a label. So, I have updated the labels listing available in Sword Chant , to help them a bit in the search. If you notice some labels are missing in this list, you can email me them at anytime. : ) Of course, partnership with labels can be as I think to work on the footer for this site, again.

The Spanish band FAITISSA released a new single in digital that you can purchase on  Bandcamp . The first song from "A good knight / Aodann Srath Bhain" single composed by Jorge Lamata from the band whereas the second track "Aodann Srath Bhain" is one Traditional from Scotland. This Gaelic title means "The slopes of Strath Ban". If you wonder on this track,  CAPERCAILLIE band played this song on their album entitled "Delirium" out since 1991. :) This is the artwork for the FAITISSA single :

LOCATION :  Borås, Sweden Status :  Split-up Music :  Folk Metal MEMBERS : André Toivonen : lead vocals Robin Berra Bergström : guitars, mandolin, shaman drum, backing vocals Daniel Bergstrand : drums Kimm Bergström : guitar, vocals Oscar Johannesson : bass Linus Wahlgren (Ex- Myrkvedr ) : mouth harps, birch trumpet, accordion, tin whistles, fife,  recorders, spilåpipa (native swedish flute), gaita, bagpipes (german marktsack, swedish säckpipa) Past members : Jonas Eklund : bass HISTORY : Robin and Daniel first met since they knew each other through their progressive metal band founded in 2013, but on hold after for six weeks due to interest in musical change. Once they found this interest. André was an obvious choice. Then Robin explained what instruments Linus played and he was immediately hooked when bagpipes were mentioned. Daniel called Jonas and he agreed to meet, and thus, FROSTRIT and its complete line-up were founded in july 2013. Th...

The german band  FEUERSCHWANZ released their new album entitled "Auf's Leben" in two edtions (CD and CD + DVD). Other extra packages are also available. This is the tracklist for the two discs :

You can contact the WOODSCREAM   band from Russia if you want a copy of their album entitled "Octastorium" because they have it released! :) TRACKLIST : 01. Алан 02. Топь 03. Лесной царь 04. An Dro 05. Коваль 06. Ворон 07. Зов 08. Witnesses of J

15 bands & only 1 winner What an amazing bands battle ! JUODVARNIS band were strong but couldn't beat the one from São Paulo : SIGFADHIR! Remember this name : SIGFADHIR . 

LOCATION :  Barcelona, Spain Status :  Active Music :  Folk Metal MEMBERS : Umbra Hatzler ( Drakum ) : vocals Isaac Solanas Tamayo : guitar, choirs Marc Olesti Velázquez : guitar, choirs Gerard de Diego : bass Arnau Salto : drums Past members : Andrea "Hiza" Bonet : bass Cristina Ramos : keyboards Xavi Pascual : vocals HISTORY : Isaac Solanas Tamayo founded the band in 2010 but the line-up was complete during 2011, until some change happened in the following years. RECORDINGS : Deafening woods, EP 2014 [  details  ] Secrets Of The Unknown, single 2018 [  details  ] Ínia, album 2021 [  details  ] WEBSITES : Facebook Twitter Youtube Bandcamp Instagram Tiktok Contact :   frozenshieldofficial@gmail.com Find more information on Sword Chant : - Band news

I interviewed Marcelo Miranda from OLAM EIN SOF regarding their tour happened in Portugal, their new album and much more. 01. Hello Marcelo Miranda (alias « Cramfer » in our forum). Lately, OLAM EIN SOF has toured in Portugal, what have been your first impressions once reached your destination ? Hello Krissy. We had great times in Portugal and loved the country. It is a country very different from the place where we live, well our city São Paulo has much more people than the whole Portugal, so things should be very different. Of course some of architecture that we saw we remember some parts from our buildings, because of colonization, but was a bit different specially on the conservation and how they take care about their monuments and history. And we can´t forget the good food and drinks that we got there.  02. Have you got good responses from the people over there ? We were well received and got many contacts. We met lot of good people who have done things for us t...

ETERKNIGHT is a young band from Mexico and they released their debut EP entitled "Ragnarök". TRACKLIST : 01. I ntro 02.  Kingdom Ashes 03. Ride For Victory 04. Our Legion 05. Fimbulvetr 06. Ragnarök 07. Hero In A Dream (Ensiferum Cover)

" Age Of Pandora "  is the new album signed NOTHGARD and this is out now! Robse (EQUILIBRIUM) appears as guest on the record for the song "Obey the king". You can purchase your copy at  Trollzorn .

The founder of the first Folk Metal festival in Argentina came to me asking support for  Wild Land Fest which takes place this November. Sword Chant always supported Folk Metal and replied positive then. This is the flyer for the event, also available on the Deviantart page :

Wow folks! I don't know what happened with DELIRIUM band but they may be drunk! Four DELIRIUM tracks are available for free download on their bandcamp page ! Get them now before they find their minds! :D TRACKLIST : 01. Wolfshenker (taken from: "Das Erbe der alten Zeit" - EP / 2013) 02. Frankenblut (taken from: "Frankenblut" - LP / 2011) 03. ... und Irminsul wir nie mehr fallen (taken from: "Frankenblut" - LP / 2011) 04. Der neue Heiland (taken from: "Asatru" - Demo / 2009 and first Delirium-Song ever written) Remember : Too much alcohol is never good. :)

LOCATION :  Viedma, Rio Negro, Argentina Status :  Active Music :  Folk Metal MEMBERS : Julian Ariaudo : guitars, vocals Mauro Caldironi : keyboards, choirs Martin Fernandez : drums Lucas Obregon : violin Sebastián Kopp : bass Maximiliano Merino : guitars Santiago Olguin : guitars Past members : Jose Quintana : drums Carmelo Cambarieri : violin Matias Castillo Arto : bass Tomas Perfetti : bass, choirs HISTORY : Barloventos was formed by December 2012. While several line-up changes took place in 2013, the band recorded their first album that was released the next year. Their influences go from Mago de oz, Heroes del silencio, to Rata blanca. RECORDINGS : Epico, demo 2013 Contra viento y marea (Against All Odds), album 2014 La Senda Eterica (The Etheric Path), album 2016 [  details  ] Ritual, album 2019 Reunion, live album 2020 El abordaje, compilation 2022 Triskel, EP 2023 Lazos, single 2023 Tortuga, single 2024 [  details ...

The two young Swedish bands, ILLDÅD and FROSTRIT, have shared their respective demo on the internet. ILLDÅD released "Gröttlefar" demo for free download . These five tracks complete their demo :  01. Muntergökens Trolska Skogsfärd 02. Gröttlefar 03. Älvans Dans 04. Ett Odöpt Spökbarn 05. Enslingen

The new FAUN album is entitled "Luna". Two versions are released for this record since there is a deluxe edition. You can listen to the "Luna" album passing by Spotify .  If you like what you hear, you can purchase your copy to Amazon , Itunes , EMP or Google Play . TRACKLIST :

KORPIKLAANI frontman started a new project in 2013, and today is released the solo album by Jonne Järvelä! The name for this project is " Jonne " and I've  interviewed the man regarding this acoustic project. All fans can order his album here . This is the tracklist :

LOCATION :  Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England Status :  Split-up Music :  Folk Metal MEMBERS : Martin : vocals Chris : guitars Rich : bass Digby : keyboards, violin Catie : flutes, recorders Wib : drums HISTORY : Northern Oak is a Folk Metal band founded early 2006. Nature, mythology and history are part of their lyrical themes. RECORDINGS : Tales from Rivelin, album 2008 Into The Attic, demo 2009 Northern Oak, demo 2010 Monuments, album 2010 Of Roots and Flesh, album 2014 Triptych, EP 2015 [ details ] Maiden (Revisited), single 2018 WEBSITES : Facebook Twitter Soundcloud Reverbnation Youtube Contact :   andrew@futurepr.net Booking :  martin@northernoak.co.uk Find more information on Sword Chant : - Band news

The battles for folk metal bands are back and here comes the first one with the opportunity for the winner band to include one track for the first compilation of Sword Chant entitled "The Swords Of Victory", to be available by December 2015 for free download for one better promotion to the band. So, this is the time for listeners to discover all the fighters in our forum, and support their favorite band. The complete line-up for this battle is the following :