Doomsword
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DoomSword is a heavy metal band from Varese
, in northern Italy
with strong influences from epic themes such as ancient and medieval history, fantasy literature and European mythology. While DoomSword started as a very doom metal
oriented band they developed a more classic heavy metal
yet personal sound through the years.
by Deathmaster (previously a member of the metal band Agarthi), DoomSword were born as a studio project aimed at playing epic / medieval influenced epic metal in the way of Warlord.
The original members of the band, Deathmaster and Guardian Angel, were already working together on an ancient music project called 1014AD with strong medieval influences, and after a short hiatus they re-arranged the 1014AD material into proper heavy metal songs, and released them as a demo called "Sacred Metal" the same year. The original line-up saw Deathmaster taking care of guitars and vocals and Guardian Angel taking care of drums and the second guitar. A session bass guitar player was used for the demo, after which bass player Dark Omen joined the band.
DoomSword went on to publish 4 albums with Dragonheart, namely the purely epic Resound the Horn
, the Viking-themed Let Battle Commence
, the classic metal with Irish influences My Name Will Live On
and the darker and more introspective The Eternal Battle (released on February 25, 2011).
In 2002 DoomSword broke their live "silence" by playing a gig with Manilla Road
in Porto D'Ascoli, Italy, and subsequently taking part to important undeground metal festivals such as the Keep It True, Bang Your Head, Up The Hammers, Headbangers Open Air etc.
Varese
Varese is a town and comune in north-western Lombardy, northern Italy, 55 km north of Milan.It is the capital of the Province of Varese. The hinterland or urban part of the city is called Varesotto.- Geography :...
, in northern Italy
Italy
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with strong influences from epic themes such as ancient and medieval history, fantasy literature and European mythology. While DoomSword started as a very doom metal
Doom metal
Doom metal is an extreme form of heavy metal music that typically uses slower tempos, low-tuned guitars and a much "thicker" or "heavier" sound than other metal genres...
oriented band they developed a more classic heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
yet personal sound through the years.
1014AD and early days
Founded in 19971997 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1997.-January:*January 9 – David Bowie performs his 50th Birthday Bash concert at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA with guests Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith of The Cure, Lou Reed, and Billy...
by Deathmaster (previously a member of the metal band Agarthi), DoomSword were born as a studio project aimed at playing epic / medieval influenced epic metal in the way of Warlord.
The original members of the band, Deathmaster and Guardian Angel, were already working together on an ancient music project called 1014AD with strong medieval influences, and after a short hiatus they re-arranged the 1014AD material into proper heavy metal songs, and released them as a demo called "Sacred Metal" the same year. The original line-up saw Deathmaster taking care of guitars and vocals and Guardian Angel taking care of drums and the second guitar. A session bass guitar player was used for the demo, after which bass player Dark Omen joined the band.
Debut album period (1997-1999)
In 1998 DoomSword were signed by Italian label Underground Symphony and released their first same-titled album in 1999. New singer Nightcomer joined the band (Deathmaster only took care of guitars). After the release of the album the band almost split up, with Nightcomer and Guardian Angel leaving DoomSword.Dragonheart period (2001-present)
In 2001, Deathmaster resumed his original role of singer in the band, recruited new elements and resurrected the band after a 2 year hiatus, and with this new line up (The Forger and Guardian Angel II at guitars, Grom at drums) the band signed for Dragonheart.DoomSword went on to publish 4 albums with Dragonheart, namely the purely epic Resound the Horn
Resound the Horn
Resound the Horn is the second album from the Italian metal band Doomsword, released in 2002.-Track listing:#"Shores of Vinland" – 07:43#"Onward Into Battle" – 07:42#"The DoomSword" – 07:48#"MCXIX" – 05:22...
, the Viking-themed Let Battle Commence
Let Battle Commence
Let Battle Commence is the third album from the Italian metal band Doomsword, released in 2003.-Track listing:...
, the classic metal with Irish influences My Name Will Live On
My Name Will Live On
My Name Will Live On is the fourth album from the Italian epic doom metal Doomsword, released in 2007. The album cover art is Vercingetorix Surrenders to Caesar, by Lionel Royer.-Track listing:...
and the darker and more introspective The Eternal Battle (released on February 25, 2011).
In 2002 DoomSword broke their live "silence" by playing a gig with Manilla Road
Manilla Road
Manilla Road are an American heavy metal band from Wichita, Kansas, founded by lead guitarist Mark 'the Shark' Shelton .- Beginnings :...
in Porto D'Ascoli, Italy, and subsequently taking part to important undeground metal festivals such as the Keep It True, Bang Your Head, Up The Hammers, Headbangers Open Air etc.
Pseudonyms
As mentioned on their official site, DoomSword adopted pseudonyms in 1997 to reinforce their bond with their main influence, US metal band Warlord. The pseudonyms Deathmaster and Guardian Angel are taken from names carved on headstones in the cover painting of Warlord's "Deliver Us" EP.Current members
- Deathmaster – vocal
- Nidhoggr – bass
- WrathLord – drums
- Sacred Heart – lead guitar
Former members
- Geilt – bass
- The Forger – guitar
- Guardian Angel – guitars
- Guardian Angel II – guitar, drums
- Nightcomer – vocals
- Dark Omen – bass
- Soldier Of Fortune – bass
- Grom – Drums
Full length
- DoomSword - (1999)
- Resound the HornResound the HornResound the Horn is the second album from the Italian metal band Doomsword, released in 2002.-Track listing:#"Shores of Vinland" – 07:43#"Onward Into Battle" – 07:42#"The DoomSword" – 07:48#"MCXIX" – 05:22...
- (2002) - Let Battle CommenceLet Battle CommenceLet Battle Commence is the third album from the Italian metal band Doomsword, released in 2003.-Track listing:...
- (2003) - My Name Will Live OnMy Name Will Live OnMy Name Will Live On is the fourth album from the Italian epic doom metal Doomsword, released in 2007. The album cover art is Vercingetorix Surrenders to Caesar, by Lionel Royer.-Track listing:...
- (2007) - The Eternal Battle - (2011)