Released 10 years ago
Sword Songs
Grand Magus · 2016
43 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
Epic riffs and thunderous drums converge, evoking a mythic landscape steeped in the traditions of heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forged in Iron – Crowned in Steel — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of powerful vocals and intricate guitar work, encapsulating the album's themes of strength and resilience.
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Born for Battle (Black Dog of Brocéliande) — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song serves as a rallying cry that highlights the album's battle-centric motifs.
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Stormbringer — A masterclass in dynamic shifts, this closing track weaves together haunting melodies with crushing riffs, leaving a lasting impression that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Sword Songs combines epic themes with strong musicianship, making it a solid entry in the heavy metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a powerful mid-tempo track that sets a heavy tone, followed by a series of songs that alternate between fast-paced riffs and slower, anthemic choruses.
- The last three tracks maintain a consistent thematic focus on battle and mythology, culminating in a climactic finish that reinforces the album's overarching narrative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Freja’s Choice 3:59
- 2 Varangian 3:41
- 3 Forged in Iron – Crowned in Steel 5:38
- 4 Born for Battle (Black Dog of Brocéliande) 3:41
- 5 Master of the Land 3:51
- 6 Last One to Fall 4:00
- 7 Frost and Fire 3:16
- 8 Hugr 2:07
- 9 Every Day There’s a Battle to Fight 4:30
- 10 In for the Kill 3:35
- 11 Stormbringer 5:04
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