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Tag: For fans of Ensiferum

0 Rockshots Records: Italian Folk Metal KormaK Premiere Music Video “Faerenus” via New Noise Mag

  • July 20, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · KormaK (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 20, 2018

 

For fans of Ensiferum, Heidevolk, Amon Amarth

Rockshots Records: Italian Folk Metal KormaK Premiere Music Video “Faerenus” via New Noise Mag

Presenting the ultimate folk metal opera in their debut album “Faerenus” released via Rockshots Records this past June. Italian newcomers KormaK have a new music video for the album’s title track premiered via New Noise Magazine at the following link: https://newnoisemagazine.com/kormak-faerenus-video/

For fans of Ensiferum, Heidevolk, Amon Amarth and Folkearth, KormaK‘s debut album delves into the concept of madness and what this is caused by. Indeed “Faerenus” is the ethereal place where the hidden fears come to life by creating times, places and divinities where the mind self-evolves until all the memories are mutated into obsessive nightmares with no escape.

“Faerenus” is an album of secret symbols as well as obscure meanings, ending with the lullaby “Eterea El”.

Album order here: http://bit.ly/Faerenus_PREORDER

Song Stream “The Goddess’ Song” – https://youtu.be/bcZI-QYDPW0


Track Listing:
1 – Amon
2 – March of Demise
3 – Sacra Nox
4 – The Goddess’ Song
5 – The Hermit
6 – Faerenus
7 – Patient N° X
8 – July 5th
9 – Eterea El


Line Up:
Zaira de Candia – Vocals/Whistle Flutes
Alessandro Dionisio – Guitar
Alessio Intini – Guitar
Francesco Loconte – Bass
Dario Stella – Drums

 

For More Info:
http://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.facebook.com/KormaKOfficial/

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“With a distinctive folk metal style reminiscent of bands like Ensiferum and Finntroll, along with album art that would give the little girl from The Exorcist the heebie jeebies, you know you’re in for one hell of an adventure.” – Overdrive Magazine 

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0 Genghis Khan Inspired Folk Metal MONGOL Posts New Lyric Video “Prophecy Of The Blind”; New Album “The Return” Out October 2018 via Sliptrick Records

  • July 13, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Mongol · Music News

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – July 13, 2018

For fans of Ensiferum, Whispered, Svartsot

Genghis Khan Inspired Folk Metal MONGOL Posts New Lyric Video “Prophecy Of The Blind”

New Album “The Return” Out October 2018 via Sliptrick Records

It’s a tribute to the diversity and creativity of the metal genre that a band can still come up with a totally new inspiration for their music. Such a band is MONGOL!

Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, MONGOL’s folk metal is inspired by the ancient Mongolian Empire, which was the largest land empire in history, at various times it included China, Korea, Mongolia, Persia (now Iran), Turkestan, and Armenia. It also included parts of Burma, Vietnam, Thailand, and Russia. This Empire increased contacts between people; and enabled the introduction of such innovations as paper, the compass and gunpowder. It is no exaggeration to say the Mongolian Empire helped shape the modern world.

Now, MONGOL stand poised to unleash their latest album ‘The Return’, inspired by an ancient Mongolian prophecy of the return of Genghis Khan, Lord of All the People Dwelling in Felt Tents, from his grave. In the album, on seeing the sorry state of the world today, Genghis seeks to remake it as the New World Khanate.

Inspired by Kalmah, Wolfchant, Falconer, Dimmu Borgir, lead guitarist Luke Barry (Zev) describes MONGOL’s sound as “melodic, eclectic, diverse, genre-defying, epic!”

As he explains. “We derived the band name, Mongol, from the fierce warriors of the Mongolian Steppe. To draw inspiration we have watched Mongolian films and read their oldest text “The Secret History of the Mongols” and other source material. In addition to this we have traveled to Mongolia and spent some time there, which was a great wellspring of inspiration.”

Live, MONGOL resembles the warriors that inspired them, “bringing a unique energy to the stage that showcases our vast spanning sound perfectly. When the crowd isn’t banging their heads to one of our heavier songs, they are dancing joyously or clinking their beers with brethren in the mosh pit, singing along to catchy melodic choruses!”

“The Return” is due out via Sliptrick Records on October 5th, 2018.

Album pre-order – https://slptr.com/monpre 

Lyric Video – Prophecy of The Blind – https://youtu.be/_jF8B_FpBA4 


Track Listing:

1. Prophecy of The Blind (2:46)

2. The Return (4:38)
3. Sacrificial Rites (1:05)
4. Takhil (3:20)
5. Amongst The Dead (7:10)
6. To The Wind (5:59)
7. Dschingis Khan (3:07)
8. The Mountain Weeps (6:04)
9. River Child (5:25)
10. Warband (7:32)
Album Length: 47:11

For more info:
https://sliptrickrecords.com/mongol-band
https://www.facebook.com/MongolCanada
https://twitter.com/mongolcanada 

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“The unrelenting squad Mongol has been doing a sensational job paying tribute to the Mongolian Empire through their well-crafted music.” – The Headbanging Moose

“Another epic release from the Mongol Horde” – Folkmetal.nl

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0 NORTH HAMMER Video “Tip of The Spear” Is Ready For Battle via MetalUnderground; Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out Now!

  • April 5, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · North Hammer

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 5, 2018

 

For Fans of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Wintersun, Aether Realm

NORTH HAMMER Video “Tip of The Spear” Is Ready For Battle via MetalUnderground

Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out Now!

North Hammer = Andrew James
Photo Credit: Diego Fernandez, Editing by Eric Dieterich of Soloman Media

 

Created by Andrew James of Edmonton, AB’s Eye of Horus and Shotgunner, his new project, one man folk metal band NORTH HAMMER is drawing inspiration from the mighty Quorthon; for Andrew is not so much a one-man band as a one-warrior metal machine. Andrew wrote and recorded the guitar, bass, vocals, and orchestration along with drums done by Doug Helcaraxë Nunez for NORTH HAMMER’s debut album “Stormcaller” recently unleashed on March 16th, 2018.

Inspired by Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, Blind Guardian, “Stormcaller” is a 21st century continuation of the work of Norse bards with its melodic death metal folk riffs.

“Stormcaller has been quite an adventure in itself to record, many aspects of music I had never even attempted before. From the creation of an over-arching narrative to satisfy lyric content, to writing guitar solos and orchestration, I finally have been able to come out with something that I am so excited to share with you! The experience I’m trying to give the listeners is that of a fellow fan. I want people to be euphoric for other bands that mean something to them like Ensiferum, Wintersun and Amon Amarth. To connect personally with my music and realize that I love and worship these bands.” explains Andrew James.

Teaming up with MetalUnderground.com, NORTH HAMMER is premiering their new video for “Tip of The Spear”http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=139729

Andrew James adds:

“Tip of the Spear is a fight song. The hero heads to a mountain peak rumoured to house an ancient celestial that can provide him with godlike powers that can help him defeat the bestial horde. However, a camp of these foul beasts lay in his path. The hero and his brother’s in arms lead their cavalry to a surprise attack in order to eradicate the menace.”

Album order for NORTH HAMMER’s “Stormcaller” available via Bandcamp here.

Album Full Stream – https://youtu.be/NoTKkfpVmaw

While NORTH HAMMER is a studio project at the moment, Andrew James plans to put together a band of top-notch like-minded musicians for touring in Western Canada and beyond.


Track Listing of Album:
1. Avatar (4:46)
2. Wanderer (3:42)
3. Written In The Stars (3:27)
4. Magic Mead (4:11)
5. Tip of The Spear (3:49)
6. A Soldier’s Song (4:34)
7. Black Forest Rain (2:10)
8. Spellbinder (3:36)
9. North Hammer (3:26)
10. Lion’s Winter (3:34)
Album Length: 37:18

 

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthHammerOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/andybassface
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bn6
(Bio written by Steve Earles)

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“Canadian outfit North Hammer bring Norse folk influences to melodic death metal on their debut album, Stormcaller. The creation of one Andrew James, Stormcaller takes influence from the likes of Amon Amarth: aggressive and powerful, yet jubilant.”

“The hard-charging melodic death metal of this song is itself heroic in its atmosphere, its darting, folk-influenced riffs, galloping rhythms, fiery soloing, and soaring keyboard melodies summoning mythic images of striving and triumph. While its musical antecedents are indeed clearly identifiable, it’s nonetheless a pulse-pounding, heart-swelling track, and one that proves to be very catchy as well.” – No Clean Singing

“Andrew James’ one-man project from Edmonton, North Hammer enters the heavy metal fray with the crushing debut “Stormcaller.” Especially for a first release, this album is intense, heavy and filled with high quality Ensiferum worship riffage. But North Hammer is not just a clone or a tribute, the sound of the band is clearly defined within the first few tracks and continues to develop and surprise throughout the album.” – CROM Metal

““Wanderer” begins with a Bathory-esque chorus in front of tender acoustics to further exploding into melodeath territories. Riffing comes and go in form of a melody that interwines the next segments of the track, which concludes with a great solo and a nice double bass storm. The composition is dynamic and moving enough, thanks to the mix of the Quorthon worship and the swinging melodic death metal influences.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“Metalheads who are down with the likes of Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, and/or Blind Guardian should find something to like here.” – PureGrainAudio

“Before you can gather your senses the battle finishes and leaves you bloody, but grinning from ear to ear. NORTH HAMMER have released a blend of catchy folk, death and black metal which will appeal to fans of various extreme metal. The song writing and musicianship on ‘Stormcaller’ is unquestionable and this is a very promising start for NORTH HAMMER and one I hope they can build on for future releases?” – All About The Rock

“what really stands out in Stormcaller are the riffs. Andrew James pulls of some stellar work here, catchy & exciting with each song standing strongly on its own. The blend of folk melody & heavier death-metal sounds great.” – Games Brains & A Head Banging Life

“North Hammer hit all the right notes with ‘Stormcaller’, a strong and swift record full of great tracks and it leaves you invigorating and ready for anything. A record for axe swinging, mead swilling and blood spilling, ‘Stormcaller’ is one of the most fun and fist pumping records you’ll hear this year.” – The Killchain

“For a debut, this is an outstanding album that is full of ferocity. It is fast and loud. You can imagine the headbanging that would go on at one of their shows.” – Baby Dolls And Razor Blades

“Stormcaller is a great Viking metal record made all the more impressive considering it was largely written and performed by just one man. It may not push the boat out, but fans of Amon Amarth will enjoy it a lot.” – Toby Saunders’ Rad Reviews

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0 Decibel Mag Album Stream Premiere: NORTH HAMMER “Stormcaller”

  • March 14, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · North Hammer

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 14, 2018

 

For Fans of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Wintersun, Aether Realm

Decibel Mag Album Stream Premiere: NORTH HAMMER “Stormcaller”

Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

North Hammer = Andrew James
Photo Credit: Diego Fernandez, Editing by Eric Dieterich of Soloman Media

 

Created by Andrew James of Edmonton, AB’s Eye of Horus and Shotgunner, his new project, one man folk metal band NORTH HAMMER is drawing inspiration from the mighty Quorthon; for Andrew is not so much a one-man band as a one-warrior metal machine. Andrew wrote and recorded the guitar, bass, vocals, and orchestration along with drums done by Doug Helcaraxë Nunez for NORTH HAMMER’s forthcoming debut album “Stormcaller” set for release on March 16th, 2018.

Inspired by Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, Blind Guardian, “Stormcaller” is a 21st century continuation of the work of Norse bards with its melodic death metal folk riffs.

“The experience I’m trying to give the listeners is that of a fellow fan. I want people to be euphoric for other bands that mean something to them like Ensiferum, Wintersun and Amon Amarth. To connect personally with my music and realize that I love and worship these bands.” explains Andrew James.

Teaming up with Decibel Magazine, NORTH HAMMER is premiering the full album stream for “Stormcaller”, which can be heard at the following link: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2018/03/14/full-album-stream-north-hammer-stormcaller/

Andrew James adds:

“Stormcaller has been quite an adventure in itself to record, many aspects of music I had never even attempted before. From the creation of an over-arching narrative to satisfy lyric content, to writing guitar solos and orchestration, I finally have been able to come out with something that I am so excited to share with you! I hope you, the fans, enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it for you!”

Album pre-order for NORTH HAMMER’s “Stormcaller” is available via Bandcamp here.

While NORTH HAMMER is a studio project at the moment, Andrew James plans to put together a band of top-notch like-minded musicians for touring in Western Canada and beyond.


Track Listing of Album:
1. Avatar (4:46)
2. Wanderer (3:42)
3. Written In The Stars (3:27)
4. Magic Mead (4:11)
5. Tip of The Spear (3:49)
6. A Soldier’s Song (4:34)
7. Black Forest Rain (2:10)
8. Spellbinder (3:36)
9. North Hammer (3:26)
10. Lion’s Winter (3:34)
Album Length: 37:18

 

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthHammerOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/andybassface
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bn6

– 30 –

“The hard-charging melodic death metal of this song is itself heroic in its atmosphere, its darting, folk-influenced riffs, galloping rhythms, fiery soloing, and soaring keyboard melodies summoning mythic images of striving and triumph. While its musical antecedents are indeed clearly identifiable, it’s nonetheless a pulse-pounding, heart-swelling track, and one that proves to be very catchy as well.” – No Clean Singing

“Andrew James’ one-man project from Edmonton, North Hammer enters the heavy metal fray with the crushing debut “Stormcaller.” Especially for a first release, this album is intense, heavy and filled with high quality Ensiferum worship riffage. But North Hammer is not just a clone or a tribute, the sound of the band is clearly defined within the first few tracks and continues to develop and surprise throughout the album.” – CROM Metal

““Wanderer” begins with a Bathory-esque chorus in front of tender acoustics to further exploding into melodeath territories. Riffing comes and go in form of a melody that interwines the next segments of the track, which concludes with a great solo and a nice double bass storm. The composition is dynamic and moving enough, thanks to the mix of the Quorthon worship and the swinging melodic death metal influences.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“Metalheads who are down with the likes of Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, and/or Blind Guardian should find something to like here.” – PureGrainAudio

“Before you can gather your senses the battle finishes and leaves you bloody, but grinning from ear to ear. NORTH HAMMER have released a blend of catchy folk, death and black metal which will appeal to fans of various extreme metal. The song writing and musicianship on ‘Stormcaller’ is unquestionable and this is a very promising start for NORTH HAMMER and one I hope they can build on for future releases?” – All About The Rock

“what really stands out in Stormcaller are the riffs. Andrew James pulls of some stellar work here, catchy & exciting with each song standing strongly on its own. The blend of folk melody & heavier death-metal sounds great.” – Games Brains & A Head Banging Life

“North Hammer hit all the right notes with ‘Stormcaller’, a strong and swift record full of great tracks and it leaves you invigorating and ready for anything. A record for axe swinging, mead swilling and blood spilling, ‘Stormcaller’ is one of the most fun and fist pumping records you’ll hear this year.” – The Killchain

“For a debut, this is an outstanding album that is full of ferocity. It is fast and loud. You can imagine the headbanging that would go on at one of their shows.” – Baby Dolls And Razor Blades

“Stormcaller is a great Viking metal record made all the more impressive considering it was largely written and performed by just one man. It may not push the boat out, but fans of Amon Amarth will enjoy it a lot.” – Toby Saunders’ Rad Reviews

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0 NORTH HAMMER Unleash New Track “Magic Mead” via AntiChrist Mag; Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

  • March 8, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · North Hammer

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – March 8, 2018

 

For Fans of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Wintersun, Aether Realm

NORTH HAMMER Unleash New Track “Magic Mead” via AntiChrist Mag

Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

North Hammer = Andrew James
Photo Credit: Diego Fernandez, Editing by Eric Dieterich of Soloman Media

 

Created by Andrew James of Edmonton, AB’s Eye of Horus and Shotgunner, his new project, one man folk metal band NORTH HAMMER is drawing inspiration from the mighty Quorthon; for Andrew is not so much a one-man band as a one-warrior metal machine. Andrew wrote and recorded the guitar, bass, vocals, and orchestration along with drums done by Doug Helcaraxë Nunez for NORTH HAMMER’s forthcoming debut album “Stormcaller” set for release on March 16th, 2018.

Andrew explains the significance of his band’s name.

“The ‘north’ part was a representation of the common theme winter that comes up in metal music, including folk metal. It is also a reference to my native Canada. ‘Hammer’ is a reference to Mjolnir, Thor’s Hammer!”

Inspired by Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, Blind Guardian, “Stormcaller” is a 21st century continuation of the work of Norse bards with its melodic death metal folk riffs.

“The experience I’m trying to give the listeners is that of a fellow fan. I want people to be euphoric for other bands that mean something to them like Ensiferum, Wintersun and Amon Amarth. To connect personally with my music and realize that I love and worship these bands.” explains Andrew James.

Teaming up with Antichrist Mag, NORTH HAMMER is premiering the third single “Magic Mead”, which can be heard at the following link: http://antichristmagazine.com/song-premiere-north-hammer-magic-mead/

Andrew James comments:

“‘Magic Mead takes us to the lodgings of the hero as he celebrates a glorious victory with his fellow brothers in arms over a distant tyrant king. As the militia feast and drink to their new found glory, a strange and fantastical looking woman catches his attention away from the camp. The magic mead part of it is contributed to his magical encounter with this woman as he follows her further into the night. Hallucinations start to happen and he eventually loses control of himself and passes out. This is the reason I chose to put the more blasty and dark ending to the song.”

While NORTH HAMMER is a studio project at the moment, Andrew James plans to put together a band of top-notch like-minded musicians for touring in Western Canada and beyond.

Album pre-order for NORTH HAMMER’s “Stormcaller” is available via Bandcamp here.

Song Stream – Avatar – https://youtu.be/wZC026VD8R4

Song Stream – Wanderer – https://youtu.be/QtES0i6ntKI


Track Listing of Album:
1. Avatar (4:46)
2. Wanderer (3:42)
3. Written In The Stars (3:27)
4. Magic Mead (4:11)
5. Tip of The Spear (3:49)
6. A Soldier’s Song (4:34)
7. Black Forest Rain (2:10)
8. Spellbinder (3:36)
9. North Hammer (3:26)
10. Lion’s Winter (3:34)
Album Length: 37:18

 

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthHammerOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/andybassface
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bn6

– 30 –

“The hard-charging melodic death metal of this song is itself heroic in its atmosphere, its darting, folk-influenced riffs, galloping rhythms, fiery soloing, and soaring keyboard melodies summoning mythic images of striving and triumph. While its musical antecedents are indeed clearly identifiable, it’s nonetheless a pulse-pounding, heart-swelling track, and one that proves to be very catchy as well.” – No Clean Singing

“Andrew James’ one-man project from Edmonton, North Hammer enters the heavy metal fray with the crushing debut “Stormcaller.” Especially for a first release, this album is intense, heavy and filled with high quality Ensiferum worship riffage. But North Hammer is not just a clone or a tribute, the sound of the band is clearly defined within the first few tracks and continues to develop and surprise throughout the album.” – CROM Metal

““Wanderer” begins with a Bathory-esque chorus in front of tender acoustics to further exploding into melodeath territories. Riffing comes and go in form of a melody that interwines the next segments of the track, which concludes with a great solo and a nice double bass storm. The composition is dynamic and moving enough, thanks to the mix of the Quorthon worship and the swinging melodic death metal influences.” – Toilet Ov Hell

“Metalheads who are down with the likes of Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, and/or Blind Guardian should find something to like here.” – PureGrainAudio

“what really stands out in Stormcaller are the riffs. Andrew James pulls of some stellar work here, catchy & exciting with each song standing strongly on its own. The blend of folk melody & heavier death-metal sounds great.” – Games Brains & A Head Banging Life

“For a debut, this is an outstanding album that is full of ferocity. It is fast and loud. You can imagine the headbanging that would go on at one of their shows.” – Baby Dolls And Razor Blades

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0 NORTH HAMMER Unleash New Track “Wanderer” via PureGrainAudio; Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

  • February 21, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · North Hammer

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 21, 2018

For Fans of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Wintersun, Aether Realm

NORTH HAMMER Unleash New Track “Wanderer” via PureGrainAudio

Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

North Hammer = Andrew James
Photo Credit: Diego Fernandez, Editing by Eric Dieterich of Soloman Media

 

Created by Andrew James of Edmonton, AB’s Eye of Horus and Shotgunner, his new project, one man folk metal band NORTH HAMMER is drawing inspiration from the mighty Quorthon; for Andrew is not so much a one-man band as a one-warrior metal machine. Andrew wrote and recorded the guitar, bass, vocals, and orchestration along with drums done by Doug Helcaraxë Nunez for NORTH HAMMER’s forthcoming debut album “Stormcaller” set for release on March 16th, 2018.

Andrew explains the significance of his band’s name.

“The ‘north’ part was a representation of the common theme winter that comes up in metal music, including folk metal. It is also a reference to my native Canada. ‘Hammer’ is a reference to Mjolnir, Thor’s Hammer!”

Inspired by Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, Blind Guardian, “Stormcaller” is a 21st century continuation of the work of Norse bards with its melodic death metal folk riffs.

“The experience I’m trying to give the listeners is that of a fellow fan. I want people to be euphoric for other bands that mean something to them like Ensiferum, Wintersun and Amon Amarth. To connect personally with my music and realize that I love and worship these bands.” explains Andrew James.

Teaming up with PureGrainAudio.com, NORTH HAMMER is premiering their next track “Wanderer”, which can be heard at the following link: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/edmonton-s-north-hammer-further-tease-stormcaller-album-with-wanderer-song-stream-exclusive-premiere

Andrew James comments:

“‘Wanderer’ is a song where he (a soldier in the ranks of a Viking faction as part of the story concept) takes to the high seas to seek his destiny. Although he had visions of clear depictions of places, he doesn’t really comprehend what his purpose is at this point. And thus, he lies awake endlessly trying to piece the puzzle together. Without a real steadfast idea of where he is going, he navigates by the star’s using his memories from the vision.”

While NORTH HAMMER is a studio project at the moment, Andrew James plans to put together a band of top-notch like-minded musicians for touring in Western Canada and beyond.

Album pre-order for NORTH HAMMER’s “Stormcaller” is available via Bandcamp here.

Song Stream – Avatar – https://youtu.be/wZC026VD8R4


Track Listing of Album:
1. Avatar (4:46)
2. Wanderer (3:42)
3. Written In The Stars (3:27)
4. Magic Mead (4:11)
5. Tip of The Spear (3:49)
6. A Soldier’s Song (4:34)
7. Black Forest Rain (2:10)
8. Spellbinder (3:36)
9. North Hammer (3:26)
10. Lion’s Winter (3:34)
Album Length: 37:18

 

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthHammerOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/andybassface
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bn6

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“The hard-charging melodic death metal of this song is itself heroic in its atmosphere, its darting, folk-influenced riffs, galloping rhythms, fiery soloing, and soaring keyboard melodies summoning mythic images of striving and triumph. While its musical antecedents are indeed clearly identifiable, it’s nonetheless a pulse-pounding, heart-swelling track, and one that proves to be very catchy as well.” – No Clean Singing

“Andrew James’ one-man project from Edmonton, North Hammer enters the heavy metal fray with the crushing debut “Stormcaller.” Especially for a first release, this album is intense, heavy and filled with high quality Ensiferum worship riffage. But North Hammer is not just a clone or a tribute, the sound of the band is clearly defined within the first few tracks and continues to develop and surprise throughout the album.” – CROM Metal

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0 NORTH HAMMER Unleash Debut Track “Avatar” via NoCleanSinging; Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

  • February 9, 2018
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · North Hammer

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NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – February 9, 2018

 


NORTH HAMMER Unleash Debut Track “Avatar” via NoCleanSinging

Debut Album “Stormcaller” Out March 16th

North Hammer = Andrew James
Photo Credit: Diego Fernandez, Editing by Eric Dieterich of Soloman Media

 

Created by Andrew James of Edmonton, AB’s Eye of Horus and Shotgunner, his new project, one man folk metal band NORTH HAMMER is drawing inspiration from the mighty Quorthon; for Andrew is not so much a one-man band as a one-warrior metal machine. Andrew wrote and recorded the guitar, bass, vocals, and orchestration along with drums done by Doug Helcaraxë Nunez for NORTH HAMMER’s forthcoming debut album “Stormcaller” set for release on March 16th, 2018.

Andrew explains the significance of his band’s name.

“The ‘north’ part was a representation of the common theme winter that comes up in metal music, including folk metal. It is also a reference to my native Canada. ‘Hammer’ is a reference to Mjolnir, Thor’s Hammer!”

Inspired by Wintersun, Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Aether Realm, Blind Guardian, “Stormcaller” is a 21st century continuation of the work of Norse bards with its melodic death metal folk riffs.

“The experience I’m trying to give the listeners is that of a fellow fan. I want people to be euphoric for other bands that mean something to them like Ensiferum, Wintersun and Amon Amarth. To connect personally with my music and realize that I love and worship these bands.” explains Andrew James.

Teaming up with NoCleanSinging.com, NORTH HAMMER is premiering their debut track “Avatar”, which can be heard at the following link: http://www.nocleansinging.com/2018/02/09/an-ncs-premiere-north-hammer-avatar/ 

Andrew James comments:

“Avatar is a manifestation of a deity or released soul in bodily form on Earth; an incarnate divine teacher. This is the definition that I thought fit well for this song. This song is about battling the elements of scaling a giant mountain during blizzards and furious winds. The teacher and deity aspect of the hero shines through as he preserves and inspires other beyond their capacity.”

While NORTH HAMMER is a studio project at the moment, Andrew James plans to put together a band of top-notch like-minded musicians for touring in Western Canada and beyond.

Album pre-order for NORTH HAMMER’s “Stormcaller” is available via Bandcamp here.


Track Listing of Album:
1. Avatar (4:46)
2. Wanderer (3:42)
3. Written In The Stars (3:27)
4. Magic Mead (4:11)
5. Tip of The Spear (3:49)
6. A Soldier’s Song (4:34)
7. Black Forest Rain (2:10)
8. Spellbinder (3:36)
9. North Hammer (3:26)
10. Lion’s Winter (3:34)
Album Length: 37:18

 

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthHammerOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/andybassface
EPK – https://wp.me/pciNW-bn6

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0 NEWS: PureGrainAudio Premiere Viking / Folk Metal TROLLWAR’s New Warrior Anthem ‘Omens of Victory’

  • November 18, 2016
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Trollwar

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Montreal, QC – November 18, 2016

Song Promo Request here.
For fans of Ensiferum, Wintersun, Amon Amarth, Equilibrium

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PureGrainAudio Premiere Viking / Folk Metal TROLLWAR’s New Warrior Anthem ‘Omens of Victory’

New EP ‘The Traveler’s Path’ Set For Release In 2017

L- R – Yanick Tremblay (Drums) | Steeve Jobin-Fortin (Guitar) | Mathieu Chauvette (Guitar) | Simon-Pierre Leclerc-Fortin (Vocals) | Pascal Boudreault (Bass) | Mathieu Pageau (Keyboard) | Jonathan Mathieu (Accordion) – Photo Credit – Stephan Tremblay VFX

Canadian viking/ folk metal seven-piece TROLLWAR are back and ready to win the hearts of warriors around the world with the premiere of their latest track ‘Omens of Victory’ on PureGrainAudio.com. The track is one of a few new songs off the band’s upcoming 2017 EP ‘The Traveler’s Path’ produced by Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy) along with Marco Fréchette to follow 2013’s ‘Earthdawn Groves’ and 2011’s ‘Bloodshed Forges’ EP.

To listen to ‘Omens of Victory’, head on over to the following link on PureGrainAudio.com: http://puregrainaudio.com/audio/alma-quebec-s-trollwar-unveil-stream-of-new-song-omens-of-victory-exclusive-premiere

Plus it can be purchased at the following links:
– Itunes: http://bit.do/trollwar_itunes
– Amazon: http://a.co/5MgMxCl
– Bandcamp: http://bit.do/trollwarbandcamp
– CDbaby : http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/trollwar2

For more info, please visit: https://trollwar.wixsite.com/trollwar.


About:
Hailing from Alma, Quebec, Trollwar combine the best elements of folk, melodic death and black metal into something vital, potent and uniquely their own.They build on the foundations created by the likes of Finntroll and Amon Amarth to forge fiery folky metal that is distinctly theirs. Even their name could only be theirs as guitarist Steeve Jobin-Fortin says: ‘Trollwar is a name that is catchy and easy to remember. It represents the band’s early direction towards the Folk Metal scene.’.

Following such well-received releases as ‘Bloodshed Forges’ and ‘Earthdawn Groves’, Trollwar are working mightily to forge a new EP ‘The Traveler’s Path’, that will feature their trademark ‘symphony, brutality, darkness, ambiance, and power!’.

All Trollwar’s songs are a collaborative effort, as the bands proudly states. ‘Live the listener can expect something epic…Seven metalheads banging their heads off…epic breakdowns and melodies. It’s harder to move on stage when you are seven strong and play in small venues…but it won’t keep the energy from being thrown in your face from the stage!’.

Trollwar’s lyrics are ‘mainly inspired by books such as Tolkien’s or Lovecraft’s. It can also be inspired by mythological events such as the ones in old European mythologies.’.

The new release will be ‘way darker and deeper than “Earthdawn Groves” but Trollwar is always following the same path. Starting from a blend of blackened folk metal, we worked really hard to develop the melodic and dynamic aspects that forge our sound. Prepare for something really epic. Adding an orchestral aspect to both the album production and live act will be a great phase for us.

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