Music

Music

Music is the soundtrack to VIKINGS vs SAMURAI. From Viking Metal to Satsuma Biwa, even those dark ambient jams, they’re the tunes that stir my soul, light my fire, and fuel the madness.
Nov
18
The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle

The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle

This right here, it’s a concept album that’s been kissed by the ancient winds of medieval Japan and the Samurai code of honor.
1 min read
Nov
14
Shogun’s Castle and The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline

Shogun’s Castle and The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline

A journey through the eight-fold path, a pilgrimage of self-discovery and enlightenment.
1 min read
Nov
02
47 Ronin Vikings

47 Ronin Vikings

My pal Vince Millett from the Secret Archives of the Vatican has graciously bestowed upon me the epic tale of "47 Ronin Vikings."
Nov
01
The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle

The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle

The Eight Noble Virtues of a Samurai by Shogun’s Castle is a concept album kissed by medieval Japan and the Samurai code.
1 min read
Oct
17
Jomsviking by Amon Amarth

Jomsviking by Amon Amarth

The Jomsvikings set the stage for this album. A young guy, in love but losing her, takes a dark turn. Revenge consumes him. It’s no feel-good tale.
1 min read
Oct
10
Futha by Heilung

Futha by Heilung

With lyrics from old Icelandic poetry and more female voices, Heilung takes you back to a time before Christianity and modern politics, connecting you with something ancient and primal.
1 min read
Aug
14
The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline by Shogun's Castle

The Ancient Arts of Self-Discipline by Shogun's Castle

Shogun’s Castle album, The Ancient Arts of Self​-​Discipline, is a journey through the eight-fold path, a pilgrimage of self-discovery and enlightenment, just like those old-school Japanese samurai-warriors used to do.
1 min read
Jun
30
Death Ray Vision

The Sound and Fury of Death Ray Vision

No Mercy From Electric Eyes is more than just music. It's a war cry.
1 min read
Jun
24
Heilung Tee Shirt

Amplified History Tee Shirt

Today I’m rocking my Heilung shirt and their album, Futha, for inspiration.
Jun
19
Gabríel Ólafs

Ancient Viking Melodies and Lullabies for Piano and Cello

Wandering Reykjavik's streets, Ólafs stumbled upon a forgotten treasure in a dusty bookstore, an out-of-print collection of age-old Viking tunes.
1 min read