Eye of Odin

Eye of Odin has recently signed to Shostroud Productions, backed by Vancouver’s Byron Stroud (Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad, Zimmer’s Hole, City of Fire) ; their debut album, Winterborn, was recorded with Sho Murray at Stone Canyon Studios in Vancouver. Eye of Odin’s unique sound, called “Victory Metal” by the band, is defined by an unstoppable combination of modern metal and rock conventions with traditional folk-style elements: pounding metal drums and heavy, psychedelic breakdowns blended with folk-style songwriting metered by progressive twists; traditional singing styles and harmonies juxtaposed against intense growling vocals; historical lyrical themes driven by infectiously catchy sing-along melodies; all of these elements combine to create the victorious energy that is Eye of Odin’s music. Eye of Odin was founded in the summer of 2008 when drummer, Evan Rogerson approached lyricist and vocalist, Cody K Scott with a concept he had been considering since his previous group had disbanded in 2004: A metal sound inspired by Finnish folk-metal bands such as Turisas and Ensiferum, with lyrical themes that emphasized the conflicts and struggles of humans in the ancient northern world. Over the next several months, as the concept and songwriting came to fruition, the lineup grew and changed. Eventually, Eye of Odin took the shape it has taken today. The band has only been playing live shows since Halloween of 2009, but in such a short time they have gained attention and praise for their unique costumed stage-presence and infectiously memorable, sing-along sound. During a Vancouver Island mini-tour with City of Fire, vocalist Burton C. Bell (City of Fire, Fear Factory, The Ascension of the Watchers) referred to the band as “the incomparable Eye of Odin.”