Thor swung his hammer and lightning filled the sky with a tremendous roar. A storm had arrived, one inspired by the timeless and enchanting allure of the everlasting Nordic mythos, and this storm was named Brothers of Metal. Eight members strong, this power metal act took the world by surprise in 2017 with their debut album “Prophecy of Ragnarok.” An instant his with their accessible, vibrant style, the name has quickly become household among fans of power metal and Nordic mythology alike. Anticipation for the band’s next epic saga has been especially high following their latest tour, which has them traversing Europe from late 2019 through early 2020. As though their first proper tour wasn’t exciting enough on its own, their notoriety has grown with such speed that they were rewarded with a headlining spot after spending the summer tour circuit on festival stages. Sophomore album “Emblas Saga” is another soaring, ambitious take on Norse mythology. Thematically they follow in the footsteps of viking metal titans Amon Amarth, covering epic tales of the frightening Jormungand all the way through awestruck revelry of the ever-inspiring Valkyries. Where Amon Amarth drives home their tales with high-octane death metal roars, Brothers of Metal use the clarity and flourishing excitement of power metal to focus more intently on their narrative drive. In a genre often heralded for its simplicity and straightforward approach to songwriting, Brothers of Metal accomplishes their near-cinematic storytelling by filling the stage with three distinct vocalists, three guitarists, a bassit, and a drummer.
