Swordbearer is an epic folk metal project from the U.S., the creative concept of Rhode Rachel. Much like the ancient brave who explored uncharted dimensions for the promise of finding new destinations, by exploring the sounds heard only in the mind — in the forests of thought — Swordbearer strives to bring new life and spirit to the folk metal genre.
Born in spring 2004, Swordbearer emerged carrying its own brand of impressions as an offering to the metal community. Favor with listeners has followed ever since.
But what is “epic folk metal?” As simple as an answer might seem, it can only define this genre if it captures the wondrous atmospheres and vivid images that rise from the silence that precedes it. From Bathory-esque epics such as “On Idavoll They Gather” to beer-drinking anthems reminiscent of Korpiklaani, Swordbearer ventures far into reaches of the established past to gain its own momentum, propelling it to strike distant points only now coming into sonic view.
In just one example from Swordbearer — Rhode’s organic acoustic work “Inspired by the Trees” — the musical form frames an elusive emotion everyone may feel at some moment but might find intangible. Like the wind that passes before we feel its caress.
As deep and far as passion reaches, from desperation to bravery, from hopelessness to victory, Rhode’s music comes straight from personal experience and tribulation, while paying tribute to legendary influences including Bathory, Moonsorrow, Heidevolk, Korpiklaani, Nokturnal Mortum, Taake, Cruachan, and Finntroll.
Experience Swordbearer as it casts its epic survey of Classical, Renaissance and early European folk music.
Currently, Swordbearer followers await the debut album Inspired by the Trees which is nearing completion. Working with the moon, Rhode writes and records all lyrics and music at his studio in the hills of Hunterdon, New Jersey. He lays all instrumental and vocal tracks himself, handles the enigmatic production nuances that characterize Swordbearer, and masters the tracks. But not before many a sun rises.
With Inspired by the Trees soon to be offered, Rhode is already seeking a label with which he can sign, an outlet that enables — encourages — the individuality of creativity.
Those who know Rhode personally will avow that he always gives thanks to the sources of his inspiration. That includes you who would now join him and Swordbearer to take a melodic moment, make a harmonious trip, and become the collective voice that truly is one.
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Rhode has a talent which makes "Swordbearer" stand total out! his in control on all instruments, and create with innovative mind stories from the forgotten and yet present atmosphere surrounding him on his path through this sinister time we all live in except you INGRATE obsolete creatures taking up space with no regards for nature and folk and culture!
SWORDBEARER IS A LOYAL MAN WITH HIS VIRTUE AT ITS HIGHEST PEAK, ALWAYS TO CONQUER MORE. STICK OUT AND BUY HIS CHEAP ALBUM!
Thanks for your kindred words to me along with the CD. Pride is what it’s all about MY SWORDBEARER Brother and we are in arms and both MZORAXC/MODUS OPERANDI/FJORSVARTNIR and all the underdogs WE HAVE ENSLAVED = cover your back!
REGARDS JARL HVIDSÆRK! MOST FANATICAL PERSONAGE IN THE DANISH SCENE OF BLACK METAL!
HAIL TO MY BROTHER RHODE! SPAWNED BY THE WOODS AND FOLKLORE IN HIS ANCIENT MIND! BRO. JUST GOT YOUR CD THE OTHER DAY, NOTHING NEW, BROKEN SOME IN MY BACK AND MY TOOK IT FROM THE MAIL AND I WAS REALLY HAPPY TO RECIEVE YOUR CD, I LIKE TO WRITE AN REVIEW FOR YOU, AND KNOW SOME WORKING ON MAGS!
Now enough about promotion.
FOLK OG NATURE AND VIRTUE BUY: "swordbearer" and his new album, INSPIRED BY THE TREES! It’s cheap and you get a full mystical ancient hymn from the whispering nature which reflects the thoughts of blood and virtue in my brother RHODE of SWORDBEARER! I HAIL THIS ALBUM. Heard in at night times with my girlie, Man its so Bathory in some aspects to Finntroll to amazing that this can come out of USA such epic nature touch which holds you mesmerized under the songs, they are tribal brother songs/HYMNS to compel deepest forces in man and woman to symbiosis with nature!
part 2: I will contact you further upon your letter to me. Thanks Brother!
JARL THE MIGHTY VIKING LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC EACH DAY, GIVES ME THIS HYPE AND PEACEFULL HARMONY WITH NATURE SURROUNDING ME AND SOMETIMES NOT AND I CAN ESCAPE INTO THE FOLKLORES TOLD LIKE A VIKING SKJALD FROM YOUR MUSIC.
ps (I wrote 3 times more on here, more but it erased it, it was too long? downtrip this myspace, cant be a laconic fuck all the time? right bro`? JARL HVIDSÆRK
I just listened to some of your stuff and I noticed how the additional instruments you use sound very good. Nice job.
Thanks for the comment on my Bathory cover. Also, people have been reminded of many different bands by my music, but this is the first time someone hears Satyricon in it.
yeah dude! i was like the youngest person there but i could rock out and got in the pit just as much as everyone else did!didnt you see Satyricon a while back? how was that show? yes i would recommend checking Adavant out there pretty badass ill also tell them about your works :D
haha i could barely scrape up enough dough to buy the tickets. luckily my dad could give me a ride there. lol i know man it sucks this economies in shit my parents are both teachers and make nothing.
thats why all folk metalheads should pack up all the recording gear and go live out in the widerness
Aye man!! New song is fucking epic! i love the lyrics! and the music! it makes me want go on a long journey by foot through the forest.it reminds me of like an old folktale redone in song. simply brilliant!
Hope all is well for you in the music biz.
btw just a week ago i saw Eluveitie, Kivimetsan Druidi, Adavant (the only known folk metal band in AZ) Vreid, Archaic cessation and Belphegor and Alestorm at the Heathenfest. uploaded pics if ya wanna check em out.
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