Brothers of Metal is a Swedish power metal band formed in 2012 from Falun. Their first album Prophecy of Ragnarök was released in November 2017.[1] The band consists of three vocalists (two male, one female), three guitar players, a bass player, and a drummer. The band's visual style and lyrics are inspired by Vikings and Norse mythology, and are often purposefully over-the-top, which earns them both criticism and praise.[2]
History
Brothers of Metal formed in 2012 with a vision to create "true metal," when a night of drinking led to the creation of their first song, "Son of Odin."[3] They self-released their debut album Prophecy of Ragnarök in 2017, and their second album Emblas Saga was released in 2020. Their next album Fimbulvinter is set to release November 1 2024.
On June 22, 2024, the band released a music video for the song "Heavy Metal Viking".[4][5]
Discography
Albums
2017 – Prophecy of Ragnarök
2020 – Emblas Saga
Singles
2018 – Prophecy of Ragnarök
2018 – Yggdrasil
2018 – Fire, Blood and Steel
2019 – The Mead Song
2019 – Njord
2019 – One
2020 – Hel
2021 – Chain Breaker
2022 – The Other Son of Odin
2022 – Berserkir
2024 – Heavy Metal Viking
Brothers of Metal - Logo
Members
Ylva Eriksson (Wacken Open Air 2022)
The eight-member band dresses as a group of Viking warriors, with their names and roles being listed on their website.
Joakim Lindbäck Eriksson – lead vocals "battle cries"
Ylva Eriksson – lead vocals "voice of the Valkyries"
Mats Nilsson – growl, speaker "tongue of the gods"
Emil Wärmedal – bass guitar "lute of heavy thunder"
Mikael Fehrm – guitar "lute of lightning"
Pähr Nilsson – guitar "lute of lightning"
Dawid Grahn – guitar "lute of lightning"
Johan Johansson – drums "anvil and war drums"
References
^"Brothers Of Metal". AFM Records. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
^GREEN, Travis (22 June 2017). ". Brothers of Metal – Prophecy of Ragnarok Review". Retrieved 6 April 2022.
^"Brothers of Metal Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
^AFM Records (21 June 2024). BROTHERS OF METAL - Heavy Metal Viking (2024) // Official Music Video // AFM Records. Retrieved 23 June 2024 – via YouTube.
^"BROTHERS OF METAL Reveal First Song 'Heavy Metal Viking' from Upcoming Album". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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