Origin: Serbia
Formed: 2022
Location: Ĺ abac, MaÄŤva / Lebane, Jablanica
Genre: Epic Black / Power Metal
Themes: Epic Fantasy
Status: Active
Label: Nav Records
Enchanted Sword is a young Serbian project dedicated to forging a hybrid of epic black metal and power metal, blending triumphant melodies with harsh vocals, soaring clean passages, and a strong narrative focus rooted in high fantasy. Formed in 2022, the band quickly established itself as one of the more distinctive new voices in the Serbian underground, embracing a heroic, story‑driven aesthetic rarely explored in the region’s black metal scene.
Their debut EP Chapter 1: Hero Reborn (2022) introduced the project’s core identity: fast, melodic riffing; symphonic‑tinged keyboards; dual vocal interplay; and a narrative arc reminiscent of classic fantasy sagas. Underground reviewers praised the EP for its energy, memorable hooks, and the seamless fusion of blackened aggression with power metal grandeur. The release positioned Enchanted Sword as a band capable of appealing to fans of both epic black metal and European power metal traditions.
In 2023, the single The Prophecy continued the storyline and expanded the project’s sonic palette. The track showcased stronger production, more dynamic vocal layering, and an increased emphasis on cinematic atmosphere. The band’s thematic focus on prophecy, heroism, and mythic conflict remained central, reinforcing their identity as a fantasy‑driven act with a cohesive artistic vision.
Enchanted Sword’s lineup features musicians active across various corners of the Serbian metal scene, bringing experience from black metal, heavy metal, and experimental projects. This cross‑pollination contributes to the band’s eclectic sound—melodic yet aggressive, theatrical yet grounded in black metal roots. Their association with Nav Records further situates them within a growing network of Balkan acts exploring atmospheric and narrative‑rich metal.
Still early in their career, Enchanted Sword continues to build momentum, crafting a mythos that unfolds release by release. Their blend of epic storytelling and genre fusion marks them as a promising force in Serbia’s evolving metal landscape.
Ivan Radnić – Guitars (2022–2024), Vocals (2022–present), Keyboards (2024–present)
Also associated with: ex‑Eternity, ex‑Morana, ex‑StormRaiders
Mladen Stanković – Vocals (2022–present)
Also associated with: Soul Butcher, Strahor, Монах, A.VOID, Aen Seidhe, Razočarenje
Vladimir Nedeljković – Drums (2023–present)
Also associated with: Mangled, ex‑Light Denied, ex‑Terrörhammer, ex‑Black Youth
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