Brothers of Metal are a Swedish power metal band from Falun, formed in 2012. 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.[1]
Brothers of Metal | |
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 Brothers of Metal at Wacken Open Air 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Falun, Sweden |
| Genres | Power metal, Viking metal |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | AFM Records |
| Members | Joakim Lindbäck Eriksson Ylva Eriksson Dawid Grahn Johan Johansson Mats Ove Nilsson Pähr Nilsson Emil Wärmedal |
| Past members | Mikael Fehrm |
| Website | brothersofmetal |
History
editBrothers of Metal was 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.[2] The band self-released their debut album Prophecy of Ragnarök in April 2017. It was re-released in November 2018 via AFM Records.[3]
The bands second album Emblas Saga was released on January 10, 2020 via AFM Records.[4] Prior to the Album release, the three singles Njord, One and Brothers Unite had been released. In support of the new album, the band went on a European tour titled The Pagan Thor Tour 2020 in January, co-headlining with Italian folk metal band Elvenking.[5] Throughout 2020 and 2021, the band released music videos for multiple songs featured on Emblas Saga.[6][7][8]
In March 2022, the band released the single The Other Son of Odin.[9]
Following the lift of all COVID-19 restrictions in Sweden, Brothers of Metal played their first show in more than two years in Stockholm on March 27, 2022.[10]
In summer 2022, the band played at Wacken Open Air for the first time.
In September 2022, Brothers of Metal toured the UK and Ireland as support for British power metal band Gloryhammer for their Fly Away Tour 2022.[11]
In December 2022, the band released a lyric video for new single Berserkir.[12]
In early 2024, Brothers of Metal supported Gloryhammer and Beast in Black on their Glory and the Beast double headline tour in Europe.[13]
On June 21, 2024, the band released a music video for the song Heavy Metal Viking,[14] the first single of the upcoming album Fimbulvinter, which was announced on the same day.[15] A lyric video for the single Nanna's Fate was released on August 16,[16] and on September 27, the band released a music video for the title track of the upcoming album,.[17][18]
On August 30, 2024 German medieval metal group Saltatio Mortis released the single Fire and Ore, which featured all three Brothers of Metal vocalists. The release was accompanied by a lyric video.[19]
The band's third studio album, Fimbulvinter, was released on November 1, 2024 via AFM Records.[20] The album includes The Other Son of Odin and Berserkir, which were originally released as singles back in 2022.
Discography
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Albums
edit- 2017 – Prophecy of Ragnarök
- 2020 – Emblas Saga
- 2024 – Fimbulvinter
Singles
edit- 2018 - Prophecy of Ragnarök
- 2018 - Yggdrasil
- 2018 - Fire Blood and Steel
- 2019 - The Mead Song
- 2019 - Njord
- 2019 - One
- 2020 - Brothers Unite
- 2022 - The Other Son of Odin
- 2022 - Berserkir
- 2024 - Heavy Metal Viking
- 2024 - Nanna's Fate
- 2024 - Fimbulvinter
Members
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For a long time, the band was an eight-piece consisting of three vocalists (two male, one female), three guitar players, a bass player, and a drummer.
In August 2023, it was announced that guitarist Mikael Fehrm would leave the band due to medical issues.[21] He had not been playing live shows for some time. Even after his departure, the band still acts as an octet on stage, with Christian Larsson added as live guitarist.[20] He had been playing shows as replacement for Fehrm since March 2022.
The members of the band dress as Viking warriors, both on stage and in most music videos. Their roles are humorously described on the bands website as follows:
- Joakim Lindbäck Eriksson – "Battle Cries" (lead vocals)
- Ylva Eriksson – "Voice of the Valkyries" (lead vocals)
- Mats Nilsson – "Tongue of the Gods" (support vocals)
- Emil Wärmedal – "Lute of heavy thunder" (bass guitar)
- Mikael Fehrm – "Lute of lightning" (guitar / listed on the website even though not in the band anymore)
- Pähr Nilsson – "Lute of lightning" (guitar)
- Dawid Grahn – "Lute of lightning" (guitar)
- Johan Johansson – "Anvil and War Drums" (drums)
Trivia
edit- Prophecy of Ragnarök was originally released on April Fools' Day 2017.
- Although they have the same surnames, neither lead vocalists Joakim Lindbäck Eriksson and Ylva Eriksson, nor support vocalist Mats Nilsson and guitarist Pähr Nilsson are related to each other.
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Brothers Of Metal". AFM Records. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ "NEWS: BROTHERS OF METAL Release New Album 'Emblas Saga' on 10th January Through AFM Records". Happy Metal Geek. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Vigezzi, Jacopo (26 December 2019). "Elvenking announce the "Pagan Thor Tour 2020"". Progressive Rock Journal Webzine. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ AFM Records (14 June 2020). BROTHERS OF METAL - Hel (2020) // Official Lyric Video // AFM Records. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ AFM Records (14 January 2021). BROTHERS OF METAL - Chain Breaker (2021) // Official Music Video // AFM Records. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ AFM Records (24 September 2021). BROTHERS OF METAL - Kaunaz Dagaz (2021) // Official Music Video // AFM Records. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Clement, Keith (19 March 2022). "BROTHERS OF METAL Share Brand New Single "The Other Son Of Odin"!". Metalheads Forever Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Brothers of Metal / Veonity". Concert Archives. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "GLORYHAMMER Release New Single + Official Video 'Fly Away'". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault). 28 April 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ AFM Records (2 December 2022). BROTHERS OF METAL - Berserkir (2022) // Official Lyric Video // AFM Records. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "GLORYHAMMER And BEAST IN BLACK Join Forces For "Glory And The Beast" Double Headline Tour, Supported By BROTHERS OF METAL". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 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 2 November 2024.
- ^ AFM Records (16 August 2024). BROTHERS OF METAL - Nanna's Fate (2024) // Official Lyric Video // AFM Records. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ AFM Records (27 September 2024). BROTHERS OF METAL - Fimbulvinter (2024) // Official Music Video // AFM Records. Retrieved 28 September 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Com!, Rockposer Dot (27 September 2024). "Brothers Of Metal Release New Video For Album Title Track 'Fimbulvinter', Album Out 1st November On AFM Records". ROCKPOSER DOT COM!. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ Saltatio Mortis (30 August 2024). Saltatio Mortis - Fire & Ore feat. Brothers of Metal (Official Lyric Video). Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "BROTHERS OF METAL Release New Studio Album "Fimbulvinter", Out Now". Metal Shock Finland (World Assault). 2 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ @brothersofmetalofficial (24 August 2023). "OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT" – via Instagram.
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