Brad Olsen
All Hail The Amplifier
A samurai's final act for honor, vengeance, and love.
Independent artist Brad Olsen drops "Shogun Assassin", a Heavy Metal track on SoundClick. Featuring epiphone, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. With a tone that is heavy, dark, sleep and stoner, Brad Olsen's track connects on an emotional level. "Shogun Assassin" has performed across multiple SoundClick charts, reaching #18 in Metal and #6 in Heavy Metal. In the style of Black Sabbath, Dethklok and Highonfire, this type-beat track is available to license royalty-free with a Creative Commons license on Brad Olsen's SoundClick page.
I would do anything for you Duane Allman, but I won't do that.
"Storm Bringer" is a Progressive Metal track by Brad Olsen on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by epiphone, giving the song its signature feel. The track creates a listening experience that feels heavy, dark, sleep and stoner. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Progressive Metal chart, peaking at #6. Looking for music inspired by Black Sabbath, Dethklok and Highonfire? Get this Brad Olsen type-beat track with an exclusive royalty-free Creative Commons license through SoundClick.
Heavy Metal struggle between Heaven and Hell. Dio would be proud, I hope. Listen to the accompanying outro: "Out On Wings of Gold"
"What Lies Above (And Below)" is a Heavy Metal track by Brad Olsen on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by epiphone, giving the song its signature feel. The track creates a listening experience that feels heavy, dark, sleep and stoner. If Black Sabbath, Dethklok and Highonfire is in your rotation, "What Lies Above (And Below)" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick. Get this track as a free download.
Conclusion of "What Lies Above & Below." Takes you through the realms of progressive rock and African desert.
SoundClick artist Brad Olsen presents "(outro) Out On Wings of Gold", an outstanding release in the Heavy Metal genre. Featuring epiphone, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. With a tone that is heavy, dark, sleep and stoner, Brad Olsen's track connects on an emotional level. If Black Sabbath, Dethklok and Highonfire is in your rotation, "(outro) Out On Wings of Gold" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick. Get this track as a free download.
Mystical journey to a place where there is joy everywhere, covering mountains of lies.
"House Of Clouds" is a Heavy Metal track by Brad Olsen on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by epiphone, giving the song its signature feel. The track creates a listening experience that feels heavy, dark, sleep and stoner. Listeners who follow Black Sabbath, Dethklok and Highonfire will feel right at home with this Brad Olsen release on SoundClick. Download this track for free.
This Soundclick page is used for posting rough mixes, outtakes and other projects un-related to my current band, Artists of War.
I have played guitar since I was 14 years-old and have gone through a slew of influences. The most predominant has been Black Sabbath. My current fetish has been progressive metal ala Tool and Mastodon. Some might call this "art metal," and I would agree with that moniker as well. I consider what I do to be more akin to art than performance music. During my third year of college, I decided to officially release my work as a physical CD. "Artists of War" was the result of this. The album was released on March 25 via Tricalibur Records through CDBaby. You can visit my website, , for the most recent band news. The CD is available from , direct from me via the band website, or search for it in iTunes, Amazon and other online retailers.
I play live about once every semester and maybe more during the Summer. For a current schedule go here:
To book me email: info@artistsofwar.net
Black Sabbath, High On Fire, Mastodon, TOOL, Sleep, The Sword, Behemoth, Gojira, Dethklok, Pelican, YOB, Electric Wizard, OM, Eagle Twin, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, bluegrass, Sci-Fi movies, poetry, anger, war, passion, doomsday, the future, technology, giant robots, beautiful women, love, under achievers, outcasts, anyone who's ever been told they suck at what they do because its different, ancient warriors, Japanese culture and history, Aliens
Guitars & Bass:
Epiphone SG Custom with Bare Knuckle Pickups Warpigs (Ceramic/Pig-90/Alnico-V)
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Silverburst
Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V
Amps:
Matamp GTO120 6550
Marshall 1960b 4x12
Emperor 2x15 (Big Ben's)
Pedals:
D*A*M Sonic Titan
Mics:
Sure SM57
Audio-Technica AT2020
Hardware:
Tascam US122L
Resolv A6 Monitors
Software:
Cubase Essentials 4
EzDrummer DFH
Amplitube Bass
Amplitube Metal
Amplitube 3
The battlefield is my canvas,
the sword is my brush,
and blood is my ink.
- Artists of War battle mantra