Northsong

Biography

Northsong is the Symphonic Folk/Viking metal solo project founded by Cortland Runyon in 2010. Basing its lyricism off of Norse Mythology, along with epic stories and battles set in the Viking Age. It is essential music for listeners of Ensiferum, Amon Amarth, Moonsorrow, and any other fans of Viking/Folk Metal. The musical compositions can be described as a combination of heavy guitar riffs, epic melodies, and symphonic keyboard entries, with a battle-like atmosphere and an assortment of folk-oriented instruments. The debut EP, "Winter's Dominion," features 6 tracks utilizing this folk metal inspired combination. The EP got very positive reviews, and opened up new opportunities for Northsong. They immediately began work on a second release - a full length album, entitled "The Final Journey." It was released on April 9th, 2013, and is currently available through the band's BandCamp page.

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