FLIGHT OF ODIN UNLEASHES HAUNTING DOUBLE ALBUM "I TRAVELED THE CROOKED PATH" OUT NOW

Washington D.C. Area Female-Fronted Doom Metal Visionaries Deliver Their Most Ambitious and Theatrical Release Yet

Washington D.C. area doom metal visionaries Flight of Odin have officially released their most expansive and captivating work to date, the double album “I Traveled the Crooked Path,” available now via the band’s independent imprint, Riding the Dragonfly LTD.

Blending melodic doom metal, psychedelic atmospheres, classical influences, and progressive rock sensibilities, Flight of Odin has created a sound that defies easy categorization. Their latest offering takes listeners on a journey through shadowed corridors of emotion, myth, introspection, and transcendence, showcasing a band that continues to evolve while remaining true to its distinctive artistic vision.

Founded in 2015 by vocalist and songwriter Xyra, bassist/keyboardist and executive producer Andrew Cann, drummer Kenny Finger, and guitarist Mike Karagiannis, Flight of Odin has steadily built an impressive catalog that includes The Only Door, Goddess in Smoke, Tattered Cloaks of Madness, Seance of Hecate, and now their most ambitious release yet, I Traveled the Crooked Path.

The album marks a significant new chapter for the band with the addition of guitar prodigy Tyler Beddow, whose expressive and technically dazzling performances bring fresh energy to Flight of Odin’s already immersive soundscape.

“Flight of Odin’s new 2-disc album release, ‘I Traveled the Crooked Path’ can be hauntingly eerie, yet stunning and almost theatrical in delivery,” states one early review. “The lead guitar work of Tyler Beddow carries us deep within dark labyrinths and then soars us sonically upward between eagles and lightning.”

Among the album’s highlights are the instrumental compositions “Andromeda,” penned by Beddow, and “Obsidian Cove,” composed by Andrew Cann. These atmospheric pieces further demonstrate the band’s commitment to musical exploration beyond conventional genre boundaries.

At the heart of the album stands the commanding presence of Xyra, whose four-octave vocal range and evocative storytelling guide listeners through richly imagined lyrical landscapes. Supported by Finger’s dynamic percussion, Cann’s melodic bass work and classical piano flourishes, and Beddow’s soaring guitar performances, the album creates an immersive experience that is both emotionally resonant and sonically adventurous.

Disc Two of the collection offers an added treasure for longtime followers, featuring three remastered tracks from the acclaimed Goddess in Smoke EP . These recordings showcase former collaborators Andy Paul, Dan Kolcun, and Chelle Fulk alongside Flight of Odin’s core members.

The band’s influences span an extraordinary spectrum, drawing inspiration from Chopin, Nico, The Velvet Underground, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Tool, and countless other artistic touchstones. The result is a sound that has inspired colorful descriptions from fans and critics alike.

One fan famously described Flight of Odin as:

“Heart meets Black Sabbath on the one hand, and Dead Can Dance meets The Doors on the other, cliffhanging with Pink Floyd and the mystical side of Led Zeppelin.”

A reviewer from Stargazer Magazine echoed similar praise:

“There is nothing quite like this anywhere.”

With “I Traveled the Crooked Path,” Flight of Odin continues to push creative boundaries while delivering music that is powerful, mysterious, emotionally charged, and unmistakably their own.

For fans of: Nightwish, Tool, Alunah

FFO: Melodic Doom Metal | Psychedelic Doom Metal | Progressive Metal

Album Information

Artist: Flight of Odin

Album: I Traveled the Crooked Path

Release Date: June 30, 2026

Label: Riding the Dragonfly LTD

Genre: Melodic Psychedelic Doom Metal

Production Credits

Recorded and Mixed by: Brian Jacobs Rivera at BIAS Recording Studios, Springfield, Virginia

Produced by: Flight of Odin

Executive Producer: Andrew Cann