The Flight of Sleipnir

**The Flight of Sleipnir** is a genre-blending duo hailing from Colorado, formed in 2007 by multi-instrumentalists Clayton Cushman and David Csicsely. Mixing doom metal's weighty riffs with folk's earthy acoustics and progressive rock's adventurous spirit, their sound feels like a campfire storytelling session meets a thunderous Viking saga. Lyrics steeped in Norse mythology, nature themes, and introspective journeys (evident in releases like *Skadi* and *Essence of Nine*) pair with a DIY ethos, as both members juggle vocals, guitars, bass, drums, and synths across their albums.

Known for their atmospheric, slow-burning compositions, they’ve released music through labels like Eyes Like Snow and Napalm Records, carving a niche for themselves in the metal underground. Tracks like *Vingthor* and *Eventide* showcase their knack for balancing crushing doom with meditative folk passages. While they keep a relatively low profile, their consistent output—including 2023’s *Essence of Nine*—has earned them a dedicated following among fans of metal that’s as thoughtful as it is heavy.