The Dread Crew of Oddwood

The Dread Crew of Oddwood

The Dread Crew of Oddwood performing at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire.
Background information
Origin San Diego, California
Genres Acoustic pirate metal, folk metal
Years active 2008–present
Associated acts Rainbowdragoneyes, Swashbuckle
Website thedreadcrewofoddwood.com
Members Wolfbeard O'Brady
Riven Rahl
Smithy Crow
Stark Cordwain
Deckard Cordwain
T-Bone
Past members Elvil Rumsik
Victor Crow
Finwe Theodore
Nathaniel Grizzlejaw
Rouba Juba
Castle

The Dread Crew of Oddwood is an acoustic pirate band from San Diego, California. Their music, referred to by the band as "Heavy Mahogany", is characterized by a pirate theme and heavy use of acoustic instruments.

Biography

The Dread Crew of Oddwood formed as an eight-piece in 2008 after Wolfbeard O'Brady organized a meeting at San Diego Comic Con for fans of the SEGA Genesis game "Ecco the Dolphin". Only eight people showed up to the meeting, and the group formed the band's original lineup. [1] A year later, The Dread Crew of Oddwood released their debut album, Reign the Helm, featuring a lineup of Elvil Rumsik, Wolfbeard O'Brady, Riven Rahl, Finwe Theodore, Nathaniel Grizzlejaw, F.R.A.N.C.I.S. (later known as Rouba Juba), Castle, and Victor Crow.

The band quickly gathered a following performing at various Renaissance faires around the United States. Soon after the release of Reign the Helm, however, members Elvil Rumsik and Victor Crow left the band, and Smithy Crow joined.

In 2010, The Dread Crew of Oddwood released their sophomore album, Rocktopus, as well as their first music video, filmed for the lead single from Rocktopus, "Queen's Decree". Between the release of Rocktopus and their third album, members Finwe Theodore and Nathaniel Grizzlejaw also left the band, while brothers Stark and Deckard Cordwain joined the group.

The band's third album, entitled Heavy Mahogany, was released in early 2012 after a successful crowdfunding campaign.

In early 2015, the band embarked on Piratefest, a tour featuring Alestorm as the headlining act and Swashbuckle as direct support. Soon after the tour, long-time drummer Castle announced his departure from the band, shortly followed by Rouba Juba, leaving Wolfbeard O'Brady and Riven Rahl as the only remaining original members. The band quickly announced their new drummer, Legendary Pirate King Eric "The" Brown, who is also a member of Swashbuckle, also known as Chiptune artist Rainbowdragoneyes.

In late 2015, The Dread Crew of Oddwood will enter the studio to begin recording their fourth album, Lawful Evil, which they plan on funding using Kickstarter.

Musical style

The Dread Crew of Oddwood play a combination of folk music, heavy metal and traditional Celtic music. The band performs using only traditional and acoustic instruments, including the accordion, mandolin, tin whistle, bouzouki, toy piano, and stand-up bass.

Band members

Current members
Former members

Discography

The Dread Crew of Oddwood discography
Studio albums 4
Music videos 3
Compilation appearances 1

Studio albums

Music videos

Year Song Album Director Type Link
2011 "Queen's Decree" Rocktopus Grant Olin Narrative
2014 "Battle Metal" (Turisas Cover) N/A Unknown Performance
2014 "Wooden Pints" (Korpiklaani Cover) N/A Unknown Performance
2016 "Sulfur" Lawful Evil Michael Sasso Performance

Singles

References

  1. Sammi Skolmoski. "The Dread Crew of Oddwood aren't just play-acting". http://sdcitybeat.com/. External link in |work= (help)
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