Band of the week 41/2026
Origin: Hamburg, Germany
Genre: Heavy Metal
Hier geht’s zur deutschen Version.
The band about itself:
Daedric Shryne is a heavy metal band from Hamburg, Germany. Formed in 2020, it is based on the love for heavy metal, crossover-inspired songwriting and a certain video game from the early 2000s. Other bands the members are or were playing in are: Deathbearer, Heretoir, Voldt, Majak, Pursuit, Velvet Viper.
Editorial commentary:
When you spend enough time around certain things, you start to condition yourself a little. It works remarkably well with words. Some terms trigger immediate associations, linked to images and feelings stored somewhere in the background. So when a brain that has poured more than 3,000 hours into various The Elder Scrolls titles reads a name like Daedric Shryne, curiosity kicks in. Reason enough to click and listen.
Even though Heavy Metal usually isn’t one of my preferred genres, Daedric Shryne bring a certain sense of epic scale into their music that caught my attention. Their three‑week‑old single Out of the Light starts almost a bit too classically and checks off many familiar Heavy‑Metal elements — but it was enough to make me dig deeper. The previous EP offered more layers, and Dominion as well as Downfall stood out immediately.
If some tracks feel slightly fragmented at first, listening to the EP as a whole helps. The songs flow into each other surprisingly well, making the structure more coherent.
Musically, the band shows a wide range of facets and adds twists I often miss in this genre. Layered vocals work effectively, especially when the entire band contributes backing lines — it never feels like a cheap effect. The guitars shift between driving and melodic passages, adding variety. At times, Alex reaches impressive vocal heights, and all of this together lifts the sound above the usual Heavy‑Metal uniformity.
Aside from the name, I haven’t found any strong connection to Elder Scrolls yet. Is that a problem? Not at all — the name alone was enough to catch me. As for their live qualities, I can’t say much yet. In six years of existence, the band hasn’t been particularly active on stage, at least not in my area. Consider this a small hint with a Daedric battleaxe to all promoters: take a look at this band.
In November, Daedric Shryne will release their first full‑length album, Galactoc Pain. If this sounds interesting to you, make sure to give it a listen.
Live impressions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jISD7x1yGic
Music recommendation:
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Band of the week is our weekly posting about a band we recommend and is posted every Tuesday at 8pm (CEST). These are bands that are either just at the beginning of their career or we think they should receive more attention.
You can also find all the bands we’ve featured this year in our playlist on Spotify!
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