King of Asgard

King of Asgard is a 21st century Swedish metal band formed by ex-Mithotyn members Karl Beckmann (guitar/vocals) and Karsten Larsson (drums). Their ever-evolving sound oscillates between harsh and evocative Nordic blackness and captivating, epic folk melodies, forcefully expressed through melodic death, black and Viking metal. Their lyrical topics and visuals often relate to legends in their homeland's sagas and Norse myths, with a penchant for nearly epic-length storytelling. Their debut long-player, 2010's Fi'mbulvintr, was celebrated for its athletic musicianship, physicalit...