Æther Realm

Æther Realm
Background information
OriginGreenville, North Carolina, U.S.
GenresMelodic death metal,[1] folk metal[1]
Years active2010–present
LabelNapalm Records
Spinoff ofSakrament
MembersVincent Jones
Heinrich Yoshio
Tyler Gresham
Chris Jones
Past membersGeorge Yiznitsky
Jack Rodriguez-Dougherty
Donny Burbage
Websitelabel.napalmrecords.com/aether-realm

Æther Realm is an American heavy metal band from Greenville, North Carolina. They play blend of melodic death metal and folk metal, with lyrical themes of fantasy and mythology. The band's influences include Wintersun, Alestorm, Dark Tranquility, Insomnium, In Flames, Soilwork, Ensiferum, Týr, Omnium Gatherum, Kalmah, Turisas, and Children of Bodom. They have been active since 2010, and have released three studio albums.

History

In 2010, Vincent Jones, Heinrich Arnold, and George Yiznitsky began Æther Realm as a side project to their prog-thrash band Sakrament. They opened for Finntroll and Ensiferum a year later.[2]

Their second studio album, Tarot, featured guest vocals provided by Christopher Bowes of Scottish metal band Alestorm, orchestral arrangement by Dan Müller, and a 19-minute finale "The Sun, the Moon, the Star". Tarot was listed as album of the year by reviewers on the music blog Angry Metal Guy.[3][4]

In 2017, Æther Realm toured Europe with Alestorm and Troldhaugen, and headlined Pocono Folk Metal Festival. The band was signed to Napalm Records in 2018.[5]

Æther Realm released their third studio album, Redneck Vikings from Hell, in 2020.[6][7]

In August 2026, the band posted four teasers of their upcoming album to their Instagram account. Each video features a heavily distorted and possibly reversed excerpt of an upcoming song, with the captions "HOW LONG CAN MAN WITHSTAND THIS NEED? INSTINCTS THAT CALL TO YIELD AND FEED.", "BLOODSTAINS MARK THE RING YOU'RE KISSING ON THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU MISERY", "IN THE ASHES OF THE OLD WORLD" and "BLOODSHED IN THE SEASON OF WARFARE", respectively.[8]

Band members

Current

  • Vincent Jones – bass, vocals (2010–present)
  • Heinrich Yoshio – guitars (2010–present)
  • Tyler Gresham – drums (2010–present)
  • Chris Jones – guitars (2025–present)

Former

  • George Yiznitsky
  • Jack Rodriguez-Dougherty
  • Donny Burbage

Discography

Albums

  • One Chosen by the Gods (2013)
  • Tarot (2017)
  • Redneck Vikings from Hell (2020)

EPs

  • Odin Will Provide (2011)

Singles

  • "The Magician" (2013)
  • "The Chariot" (2015)
  • "Goodbye" (2020)
  • "Should I?" (2023)

References

  1. 1 2 Nakos, Nikos (2020). "Aether Realm: 'The Magician' music video". Metal Invader. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ "ÆTHER REALM interview on April 2013". Kumi666.com. April 16, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ Druhm, Steel (December 28, 2017). "Mark Z's and L. Saunder's Top Ten(ish of 2017". Angrymetalguy.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ Druhm, Steel (December 27, 2017). "Dr Wvrm and Eldritch Elitist's Top Ten(ish) of 2017". Angrymetalguy.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ "AETHER REALM Sign With Napalm Records". Lambgoat.com. November 19, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Redneck Vikings From Hell". Blabbermouth.net. April 30, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ray, Graham (April 27, 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Redneck Vikings From Hell - Æther Realm". Distortedsoundmag.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved August 21, 2026.


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