Wodenson was first conceptualized in late 1998.After I had been Asatru for about 2 and a half years I decided to use some of my talents as a musician to contribute something to the Asatru community at large. I started writing songs for the first album (The Raven Flies Northward) sometime after Winternights 98 and purchased a 4 track recorder and got to work. By the time that Yule had arrived I had the album finished…. though something still seemed to be missing, sound quality. The quality of the 4 track recorder I learned was well, substandard. And so for the time being I made the best of it and went on. I started writing songs for the second album still using the infernal machine. In mid '99 I purchased a digital channel recorder. I was completely amazed. It was as if I left the Stone Age to directly thereafter enter the Space Age. I immediately began work recording the second album (Nine within the Tree). By early 2000, I had all of the songs recorded and purchased a CD burner and released the CD. In the year 2002 we decided it was time to start another album and within a couple of months Northlands was finished, This CD was somewhat of a departure from our previous works. Northlands had much more aggressive music and sound. Wodenson is in essence a one man band. I play all the instruments (guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards), and do all of the vocals. As well I write all of the music and the greater majority of the lyrics. On The Raven Flies Northward, I wrote all the lyrics and on Nine Within The Tree I wrote all the lyrics except for one and one half of the songs, which my Brother- in-law Thomas Thurston (who is also Asatru) co-wrote the lyrics for. Thomas wrote more lyrics for Northlands as well. In 2003 I moved to Texas and began collaborating with Swain Wodening. We started writing songs, and in a couple of months had created what I think is our best album to date. Thunder Drums was a combination of the styles of the previous two CDs. More of a technical style of playing but not so much toward the speed metal genre. Charles D. Wodenson
Hails! Great music and themes!We are a recently formed Blackened Folk/Pagan/Viking metal band from New Zealand, and would greatly appreciate any feedback on our music. Let us know what you think! Hail Odin!
A Confederation of U.S. heathen groups including the Wolves of Vinland, the Irmin Folk, and Der Heidevolksstamm will Sponsor a traditional, tribal event in Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA to celebrate Winternights 2009.
Space is limited to 151 persons. Everyone must pay in advance. The deadline for registering is 9-15-09. The Confederation of Folkish Heathens will be hosting a weekend of entertainment, games, ceremonies, vendors, live music and more!
October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in Northern Virginia.
Go to the official website for registration, updates, and directions. This will be a family friendly event, with discounts for children and kids activities.
As you know, we of the Asatru faith have many adherents in the Military, and have been working for some time for the right to place our symbol (The Mjolnir (or Thor's Hammer) on the graves of our fallen warriors. The Asatru Folk Assembly has put together a petition as part of our campaign. This is not a MySpace "Cause" or another online poll, but a legitimate petition which we aim to present to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Whether or not, you are an Asatruar, I hope you will support this cause as a basic right for our military personnel. Please sign the petition at:
