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Odin s Court is a Maryland, USA band that was initially formed by Matt Brookins in 2001. For the first 2 years the band struggled to find their sound, playing covers and originals ranging from classic rock to modern metal and everything in between. It was during this time that John Abella joined the group. By 2003 a stable lineup and vision were in place, and Odin s Court release the self financed album Driven By Fate. Over the next 3 years the band would go through 3 more lineup changes, eventually releasing another CD and a DVD (both self financed) and concurrently establishing a stable, cohesive unit that has been maintained to this day.

Odin s Court has been known to perform energetic live shows, and in 2004, the band s live sound was taken to the next level by adding Rick Pierpont and Savino Palumbo. The band has primarily gigged in the mid-Atlantic region; however, they have played festivals, mini-tours, and one-off shows in other areas such as NYC, Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco. Odin s Court has shared the stage with many classic and modern greats, including Symphony X, Spock s Beard, King s X, Kamelot, Steve Whiteman (Kix, Funny Money), Sonata Arctica, Helloween, Jon Oliva s Pain, Zero Hour, Crimson Glory, Circle II Circle, Devin Townsend, Enchant, and more.

In 2004, Brookins began writing songs and working on the concept for their latest effort Deathanity, an ambitious album dealing with the effects mankind s actions are having on the planet. Joined in 2005 by Craig Jackson, another enthusiastic composer, the songs and ideas were further developed and perfected. Brookins created words and fictitious dictionary entries with inspired album art for each song, further contributing to the organic feel.

Deathanity displays why Odin s Court is difficult to fit into a genre; ambience, dynamics, and soul are combined with complexity, groove, and energy in a song oriented structure, to create a unique, surreal landscape. Including a configuration similar to that of the classic Pink Floyd album Dark Side of the Moon, Deathanity utilizes saxophone and backing female vocalists, and includes a palate scattered with spoken vocal clips and vast ranging sound effects. Special guest vocalists include Tom Englund (Evergrey) and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica).

Odin s Court draws from legendary inspirations like Pink Floyd, Boston, Queen, Rush, Metallica, Yes, Iron Maiden, and Journey as well as more modern bands such as Devin Townsend, Chroma Key, OSI, Porcupine Tree, Type O Negative, Dream Theater, and Tool. Composers Beethoven, Mozart, Yanni, and Bach also serve as inspiration in their music.

Deathanity is the latest effort from Odin s Court, a Maryland, USA band. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by band architect Matt Brookins at D2C Studios between January 2007 and March 2008. Deathanity is an ambitious concept album dealing with the effects mankind s actions are having on the planet. Alternate views are offered through the use of instrumentation, lyrics, sound effects, and various vocal clips. Ambience, dynamics, and soul are combined with complexity, groove, and energy in a song oriented structure, to create a unique, surreal landscape. Each song, dealing with a different theme, is accompanied by a newly created word and definition in the album art. Special guest vocalists include Tom Englund (Evergrey) and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica). Other guests include Bill Green on tenor sax and Nicki Brookins, Elena Hall, and Suzanne Warner on backing vocals. Odin s Court, comprised of Matt Brookins (Vocals, Guitars), John Abella (Drums, Percussion), Savino Palumbo (Keyboards), Craig Jackson (Bass), and Rick Pierpont (Guitar), draws from classic inspirations such as Pink Floyd, Boston, Queen, Rush, Metallica, Yes, and Journey as well as more modern bands such as Devin Townsend, Chroma