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Wodensthrone was formed in Winterfylleð of 2005,
in the Sundered Lands of North Eastern England, by founding members Brunwulf, Wildeþrýð,
Gerádwine, and Hréowsian.
In these formative days, the clan's sound was raw and primitive, but still hinted
at a sense of sorrow, with lyrics focusing on the darker aspects of England's history.
However, by Eostremonað of 2006, the clan's music had developed both technically
and melodically, and so Æðelwalh was recruited on synths. It was at this point that
Wodensthrone truly began to resemble their current incarnation, growing both musically
and conceptually.
After a number of live assaults, the clan self-recorded the song 'A Tribute To Our
Glorious Dead' on a 16-track, and thus the split 7" with fellow kinsmen Niroth was
born. The clan also entered the studio to record 2 more songs, 'Scinlaeca' and 'These
Isolated Lands' which would eventually emerge on the 'Over The Binding Of The Waves'
split CD with Folkvang (Belarus) on Ancient Nation records.
However, the clan still felt incomplete, and so comrade Eldbeorn joined the clan
on guitar in the Blotmonað of 2006, completing the line-up and adding further depths
of melody and savagery to the clan's sound.
At the dawn of 2007, despite being hindered by personal circumstances, the clan
re-entered the studio to record 'The Scouring' and to put the finishing touches
to their material for the split with Folkvang.
In Ðrimilcemonað of 2007 the clan were greatly honoured to appear live alongside
Negura Bunget and Fen in the Sundered Lands; one of the defining moment's in the
band's history. Later that month the clan also confirmed their alliance with Bindrune
Recordings, and began focusing on their debut full length.
During the Weodmonað of 2007, Eldbeorn decided to leave the clan for personal reasons,
and so Rædwalh, of That Hideous Strength, was asked to join in his stead. His addition
to the band has cemented the twin guitar approach Wodensthrone values and feels
best captures their spirit in the live setting.
While spending time with Negura Bunget in Ðrimilcemonað of 2007, the clan were made
an offer to record their then-written debut album, Loss, in Romania. The Liða
of 2008 saw that opportunity realised when Loss was recorded during a two week period
at Negura Studios in Timisoara. With Huppogramos and Arioch at the studio helm,
the band worked arduously in the oppressive heat of a Transylvanian summer to craft
the album, ensuring that no fine details of their musical vision were undeveloped.
During that fortnight, with no time to even begin to mix their opus, the clan worked
late into every night to record their performances ready for the final masterstrokes,
which were provided by Huppogramos, lasting into early 2009.
Like any work of art carefully crafted over a long period of time, Loss represents
a journey as cathartic and rewarding as it was tiring and testing. And now it finally
stands as a bold testament not only to the aforementioned journey itself but also
as a majestic threnody to Old Albion. With its release, Wodensthrone intend to carve
their own path through black metal and, while paying homage to the many muses of
old, shed new light on the progressive wave of art they have come to represent.
Upon the clan's return to their homeland, and after much consideration since their journey to Romania, it was decided that Æðelwalh would leave Wodensthrone both due to personal differences with the band. After searching for a suitable replacement around the North East, Árfæst has now joined the clan to provide keys and ambiance as well as add to the lore of Wodensthrone due to his involvement with the enigmatic The Axis of Perdition, Aureolis (also featuring Hréowsian and Rædwalh) and Phaleg, among others.
Brunwulf - Vocals
Wildeþrýð - Guitars, Vocals
Rædwalh - Guitars, Vocals
Gerádwine - Bass
Hréowsian - Drums, Percussion
Árfæst - Keys and Electronics
- Former/past member(s):
Æðelwalh - Synths, Vocals, Tin Whistle
Eldbeorn - Guitars
Padrig (session) - Mandolin, Tin Whistle
CLAN:
wodensthrone@hotmail.com
LABEL:
CANDLELIGHT RECORDS (Rest of the World)
abstractsounds@btclick.com
www.candlelightrecords.co.uk
BINDRUNE RECORDINGS (US and Canada)
korgull@chartermi.net
www.bindrunerecordings.com
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