MACE 'N' CHAIN was formed in Sweden at the end of 2020 by David Nilsson (singer of Swedish death metal band Feral) to pay homage to the genre that originally got him into metal in the first place: true, sword-wielding, heavy metal! The debut album "Among Ancient Pillars" was released by No Remorse Records in 2023 with David Nilsson writing and performing all the music. Now, joined by drummer Joey Mancaruso (Fortress, Gravesword, Barren Cross), Nilsson presents the sophomore album, which is highly recommended for fans of Eternal Champion, Manilla Road, Ironsword, and Manowar.
"We are very proud to finally unveil 'Crowned in Grey Skies', an album that showcases a wider array of influences than its predecessor, yet still feels like a very natural continuation of Mace'n'Chain's sound. The songs are both faster and slower than any I have previously put out, and the addition of Joey on the drums this time around has really put the finishing touch on everything." - David Nilsson, Mace’n’Chain
All music and lyrics by David Nilsson. Recorded in Pagan Hell Studios, Sweden. Drums recorded by Tucker Thomasson at Megadungeon Recording, Bloomfield, Indiana, United States. Mixed by Petter Nilsson at Sonner Sound, Gothenburg, Sweden. Mastered by Arthur Rizk. Artwork and logo by Bram Bruyneel.
Tracklist:
1. On The Howling Gale 2. Through Blood Red Veils 3. In Open Defiance 4. Triumphant Return 5. The Spine Of Night 6. Writhe, Oh Wyrm 7. The Portal Of Power 8. Risen Above The Light
Line-up:
David Nilsson - Acoustic and electric guitar, 4- and 8-string bass, acoustic bass, vocals Joey Mancaruso - Drums
Guest guitar solos by Tucker Thomasson, Shon Vincent, Matte Marklund, Jeffrey Young, Markus Lindahl.
Discography:
Among Ancient Pillars (2023) Crowned In Grey Skies (2026)
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