Valkyria
Valkyria is a band that originated as a side project of
one John Odhinn Sandin, who has played in a few other
black/death bands in the last few years.
Self-described as a heathen non-political band, their
style is rooted in gothic metal with folk and viking
overtones.
The debut,
Väsens Hymner, was recorded with Sandin
playing all the instruments, with a proper band recruited for
their second album two years later.
Hymner has some decent ideas and the overall style is
fine, but the songs themselves seem to lack that certain
spark, a situation not helped by a rather muddled production.
The vocals by Mist are capable for the female gothic metal
style, she has a splendid voice that carries well, with
complementary male clean vocals by now-former vocalist
Gondul.
In actually the band's folky gothic metal is fairly original,
and there is potential, but the debut ultimately is a bit
unsatisfying.
Last Lineup
Mist
vocals
John Odhinn Sandin
guitars/bass/drums (ex-In Battle)
Hans Karlsson
guitars
Per Karlsson
guitars (ex-Serpent, ex-T.A.R)
Daniel Lgung
bass
Former Members/Guests
Gondul
vocals
Discography
Väsens Hymner
2002
 |
- Åkallan till fäderna
- Alvedans
- Norr om ljuset
- Surts gryning
- Mörka vatten
- Sång av de gångna tl
- Nordens galdr
- Väsens hymner
- Ära från nord
|
-
Mist
-
Gondul
-
John Odhinn Sandin
|
|
Förfäders Stämmor
2004
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- Intro
- Släktskapsbandet
- Skogshymn
- Makters Språk
- Norra Bygder
- Nordens Skog
- Fritjovs Brottning
- Den Vackra Sagan
- Natten Sjunger Själv
- Konungsvalet
- Odins Jakt
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-
Mist
-
John Odhinn Sandin
-
Hans Karlsson
-
Per Karlsson
-
Daniel Lgung
|
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