Vhäldemar

Vhäldemar is a Spanish power metal band hailing from La Rioja, formed in 1999 by vocalist/bassist Carlos Escudero. Known for their high-energy blend of traditional heavy metal and European power metal, they’ve built a reputation for epic themes, galloping riffs, and Escudero’s gritty vocals. Their lyrics often dive into battles, mythology, and dark fantasy, as seen in recent releases like *Sanctuary of Death* (2018) and *Against All Kings* (2020), which showcase their knack for anthemic choruses and twin-guitar harmonies.

Over two decades deep, Vhäldemar has stayed fiercely DIY, self-releasing albums like *Straight to Hell* (2015) and *Shadows of Combat* (2021) while maintaining a loyal following in the global metal underground. Their live shows are raw and unrelenting, embodying the "fight or die" spirit their music champions. Though they’ve evolved from their 2002 debut *Metal of the World*, their core remains unchanged: no-frills metal forged for headbangers who crave authenticity.