During the winter months of 2008 Samuel Carassco found himself deep in study over the music of the Eras, more specifically of Power Metal in the last 20 years. Knowing full well this genre was dominant outside of the United States it became apparent that perhaps it was time Power Metal was given a chance to succeed once again in the USA. Obviously this was not an easy undertaking, considering the music would be difficult and the scope of the project daunting even before the search for members would began. Hence would start Samuel’s journey of determination, to seek out members of like mind with enough knowledge, skill, and desire to attempt a project that was uncommon to the region.
After a short time it seems fate would play a role in bringing together the proper musicians to concrete the core of the Heralds. Wolfgang Shadduck would read through an advertisement created by Samuel that matched his interest in Power Metal, thus a meeting was set so initial ideas could be inspired. During some of their first conversations Wolfgang brought Adam Wojack to member consideration and Samuel mentioned Tyler DiRocco as well so the Core could be set, that of Rhythm Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, and Bass. Consistent practice started in haste with many musical concepts being created within the weeks and months that followed. Well known original songs like Kingdom of Old and Battle of the Tyrinthian Plains changed very little from their initial concepts and as time went by many more tales would be written to craft what our fans know as the Heralds of the Sword.
Even with a growing compilation of songs we would still be without a Vocalist to work in our story driven fantasy lyrics as well as a Lead Guitar to work in conjunction with our Rhythm and Keys. Samuel referenced the talent of Kenny Montejano, a prominent and naturally gifted vocal student in the local area concerning the Heralds of the Sword project. Reluctant during their first few conversations Kenny would continue to discuss the project eventually finding benefit in working together with the rest of the Heralds in this challenging endeavor. With the addition of Kenny our search for well versed and talented musicians would near completion, the Heralds now stood strong at five members.
Time would pass yet again, with continued collaboration between all the Heralds they worked towards enough solid and well practiced material to bring their tales to the world. Numerous performances were accomplished playing to maximum occupancy at nearly all locations earning experience that would improve upon our adventures in Power Metal. During a California Wild Fire Relief concert in our area we were approached by Caleb Hairston offering his services to enhance our project knowing full well he was ready to drive the Heralds towards success as their future moved forward.
Each member would come to be known as a representative of their chosen lands, unified together, Saelion, Torvak, Lerador, Vincenzo, Khadgar, Fedelis settled the final roster to set the Heralds of the Sword as a rising, theatrical Power Metal band from the United States.
