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SIG:AR:TYR

Pagan/Folk metal and acoustic atmosphere

About Me


The concept for SIG:AR:TYR was created by Daemonskald during the 34th year of his existence (2003 CE) to provide a musical vehicle for his thoughts and writings of the mysteries of life and beyond life.
The rune word set SIG:AR:TYR embodies three major aspects of existence: Chaos-Balance-Order. The words SIG:AR:TYR are the names of three runes that embody these characteristics in one form or another. These forces form the core materials of existence. SIG:AR:TYR is dedicated to the dark, grim history and mythology of Northern Europe.
SIG:AR:TYR wanted to initially create very heavy and atmospheric music without the use of typical metal instruments such as electric guitar, bass, and drums.
In late 2003, SIG:AR:TYR released "The Stranger", a six song atmospheric journey revolving around the acoustic guitar and Daemonskald's short story of the same name. Quickly gathering excellent reviews, Daemonskald wanted to immediately forge ahead to his next project, a concept work with more metal musical elements including electric guitar, bass, and percussion, while retaining the acoustic-ambient atmosphere.
In 2005, SIG:AR:TYR released the results of his vision, the debut full-length release, "Sailing the Seas of Fate" via Morbid Winter Records that dealt with a Viking quest to the far northern reaches of the world to retrieve an object to turn the tide of Christianity.
SIG:AR:TYR's forthcoming release on Morbid Winter Records, “"Beyond The North Winds"”, builds upon the folk metal and acoustic atmosphere introduced in “"Sailing the Seas of Fate", and is to be released on the Summer Solstice 2008.
The dynamics of SIG:AR:TYR will be an ever-changing ideal, and any and all instruments may be used to further his next vision. Each musical piece is a thread in a greater web. The songs, combined with the lyrics, mythical tales, poetry, and artwork, aim to fully realize the essence of each release. It is the creator's hope that all aspects of SIG:AR:TYR, from the music and artwork, to the lyrics and stories, will inspire or destroy you.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/14/2005
Band Website: sigartyr.com
Band Members: Daemonskald
Influences:
Music: Yngwie Malmsteen, Burzum, Bathory (Viking-era), Iron Maiden, King Diamond and Andy La Rocque, Uli Roth, Rainbow, Dio, Helloween, Candlemass, Rik Emmett, Randy Rhoads, Primordial, Richard Wagner, John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Antonio Vivaldi, Ludwig van Beethoven, Edvard Grieg
Writers/Philosophy/Esoterica: Robert E. Howard, Michael Moorcock, H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Edgar Allan Poe, J.R.R Tolkien, Algernon Blackwood, H.G. Wells, Snorri Sturluson, Egil Skallagrimsson, Nietzsche, Julius Evola, Aleister Crowley, Guido von List, Edred Thorsson
Movies: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, For a Few Dollars More, Star Wars, Gladiator, Monty Python's Life of Brian and the Holy Grail, Spinal Tap, Excalilbur, Unforgiven, Once Upon a Time in the West, Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian
TV: Fawlty Towers, Monty Python, Wiseguy, Mystery Science Theatre 3000, Seinfeld, Hockey Night in Canada
Sounds Like: Pagan/Folk metal and epic atmosphere.
Record Label: www.morbidwinter.com
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Summer Solstice Message - The Path of the North

The Path of the NorthThe rediscovery and renewed appreciation of my culture and heritage was a critical moment in my life where true paths were revealed and I took the path less chosen. After years of...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:41:00 PST

Beyond The North Winds

The new CD "Beyond The North Winds" is off to be pressed, and should be ready around the time of the Summer Solstice.The new cover is up here and the SIG:AR:TYR website, www.sigartyr.com, which has no...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:19:00 PST

Still working on new CD layout! New review of "Sailing the Seas of Fate"

Just a quick message that we are still working on the layout to "Beyond The North Winds". Cross your fingers for a release at the end of May/early June! A new review from Sputnik Music of "Sailing The...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Thu, 01 May 2008 06:11:00 PST

New Interview with Valhalla Promotions

There is a new SIG:AR:TYR interview available at Valhalla Promotions, enjoy!http://valhalla.proboards61.com/index.cgi?board=offici alsigartyr&action=display&thread=1204051809
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:29:00 PST

SIG:AR:TYR Forum!

Thanks to Valhalla Promotions (http://valhalla.proboards61.com/), there is now a SIG:AR:TYR forum here:http://valhalla.proboards61.com/index.cgi?board=officia lsigartyrI will post there regularly for a...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:26:00 PST

A Tale of Two Beowulfs

Screams From the Dungeon - Winter Solstice 2007I didn't realize I didn't do any Autumnal update, but I was in the middle of yet another move. It seems whenever I am in the middle of recording a CD, I ...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:57:00 PST

Two new Demo songs posted!!

Two new demo songs from the forthcoming album "Beyond The North Winds" are now posted to the Myspace page. A three song demo is being distributed to record companies to try to garner interest in suppo...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 07:53:00 PST

New Review of "Sailing The Seas Of Fate" at Chroniclesofchaos.com

Sig:Ar:Tyr - _Sailing in the Seas of Fate_(Morbid Winter Records, 2005)by: Quentin Kalis (9 out of 10)This was initially supposed to be released under the aegis of Karmageddon Media, but unspecified p...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:31:00 PST

Midwinter Message 2006

Midwinter Message 2006Time for another quarterly message. As usual, its been so busy lately. I'm reminded of the epitaph on the grave of the infamous S.S mystic Karl Maria Wiligut, Himmler's so calle...
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:12:00 PST

New interview and review in Unrestrained Magazine 32

A new interview and review of SIG:AR:TYR has been published in the latest issue of Unrestrained! Magazine....
Posted by SIG:AR:TYR on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:08:00 PST