Eye of Odin

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Pastor Peter tells all about a band from hell!..

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Eye of Odin's unique sound, called "Victory Metal" by the band, is defined by an unstoppable combination of modern metal and rock conventions with traditional folk-style elements: pounding metal drums and heavy, psychadellic breakdowns blended with folk-style songwriting metered by progressive twists; traditional singing styles and harmonies blended with with intense growling vocals; historical lyrical themes blended with infectiously catchy sing-along melodies; all of these elements combine to create the victorious energy that is Eye of Odin's music.

Eye of Odin was founded in the summer of 2008 when drummer, Evan Rogerson approached and lyricist and vocalist, Cody K Scott with a concept he had been considering since his previous group had disbanded in 2004: A metal sound inspired by Finnish folk-metal bands such as Turisas and Ensiferum, with lyrical themes that emphasized the conflicts and struggles of humans in the ancient northern world. Over the next several months, as the concept and songwriting came to fruition, the lineup grew and changed. Eventually, the Eye of Odin took the shape it has taken today. Since the addition of talented and diverse and creative musicians, Jesse Bergunder, Julian Kenchenten, and Alexandria Yates, Eye of Odin's sound has become a distinguished, heroic feast for the ears.

The band has only been playing live shows since Halloween of 2009, but in such a short time they have gained attention and praise for their unique costumed stage-presence and infectiously memorable, sing-along sound.

During a Vancouver Island mini-tour with City of Fire, vocalist Burton C. Bell (City of Fire, Fear Factory, The Ascension of the Watchers) referred to the band as "the incomparable Eye of Odin."
Eye of Odin has recently recorded their soon-to-be-released debut album, Winterborn, with Sho Murray at Stone Canyon Studios in Vancouver. Look for the album in stores and online, November 2010.

Member Since:

March 15, 2009

Members:

Julian
Bass, Vox



Alexandria
Keyboards, Vox


Grendell
Lead Vox


Jesse
Guitar, Vox


Evan
Drums

Influences:

Music:
Iron Maiden, Turisas, Ensiferum, Eluveitie, Amon Amarth, Nightwish, Blind Guardian, Finntroll, Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Rush, Fear Factory, Social Distortion, Pennywise, Black Sabbath, Bal Sagoth, Battlelore, XIV Dark Centuries, Within Temptation, Stan Rogers, Led Zeppelin, Emperor, Pink Floyd, Mayhem, Amorphis, Traditional Folk Music (European & North American Ballads), Dissection, Death, Slayer; more...

Other:
History, Northern Culture, Scottish Culture, Vikings, Beowulf, The Elder Futhark, The Younger & Elder Eddas, The Poetic Edda, The Havamal, The Kalevala, The Egyptian Book of the Dead, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Battles, Mythology & Fantasy Literature, Frontier tales. Any tale of bravery ever told, and much more.

We value confidence & brotherhood. And of course... VICTORY!

Sounds Like:

Victory!

Record Label:

Shostroud