Grand Magus was founded by JB Christofferson (vocals/guitars) and Mats "Fox" Skinner (bass) in 1996. Two years later, Fredrik "Trisse" Liefvendahl joined on drums and their first two demos were released. 'Sword Songs', their 8th studio album, with stunning new cover artwork created by acclaimed artist Anthony Roberts, was produced again by Nico Elgstrand at Studio Supa in Stockholm, Sweden.
A stunning set of 9 tracks of timeless riffs and meaty hooks, 'Sword Songs' manages to forge the most epic of songs with the simplest of tools.
Mainman JB commented:"We put all of our sweat, blood and tears into this new album and I think that you can hear that. For me, "Sword Songs" is the best Grand Magus album ever! The new songs are faster and more aggressive than on "Triumph And Power" - and we have also included some more extreme and harder stuff. I'm convinced that there are some future classics on the disc!"
CD version
Tracklisting
1. Freja's Choice
2. Varangian
3. Forged In Fire (Crowned In Steel)
4. Born for Battle (Black Dog of Broceliande)
5. Master of the Land
6. Last One to Fall
7. Frost and Fire
8. Hugr
9. Every Day There's a Battle to Fight
