#sworn — Public Fediverse posts

At the end of his TYMHM for Sworn’s A Journey Told Through Fire, Carcharodon proclaimed it the best record in the band’s twenty-year career. He also worried, considering their history of long gaps between releases, that it might take another five-plus years to release the next one. Well, Sworn alleviates any such fears with the release of album number five, Null Crowned the Infinite, only three years later. Now that our finned writer has taken a non-conspicuous break, he can enjoy the luxury of complaining about how much of an over/underrating bastard I am. As Carcharodon pointed out, A Journey Told Through Fire was an enthralling piece of melodic atmoblack containing a skillful blend of aggression and slow tempos. Still unsigned, Sworn continue to write the music they love and are ready to regale fans with yet another collection of their brand of Norwegian black metal.

On Null Crowned the Infinite, Sworn put on a display of melodic black metal in the vein of Vorga, blending a Walg-like aggression with slower, more atmospheric touches. At first glance, it seems as if the atmospheric stuff will win out. “The Starless Origin,” Sworn’s longest-ever composition at over 12 minutes, begins with a few minutes of ominous synths, and even when the song proper begins, it’s not until halfway through that the aggression kicks in. Though arguably too long, the tune displays some impressive riffcrafting and concludes on an incredible emotional payoff. From there, the record hits a much more furious pace. “Null Crowned the Infinite” is a bona fide banger, giving vocalist Max Wilson the opportunity to flex a melodic tint to his rasps atop the fantastic drumming and riffs. While cuts like “A Cosmic Storm” and “The Entropic Void” demonstrate more variety in pacing, “Fracture of Aeons” goes all out in a frenzied mix of speedy blast beats and melodic trems in what Sworn proclaims is their most aggressive song to date.

The performances on display reveal musicians at the peak of their skill and creativity. Behind the kit, Tom Klungland delivers a dose of unfettered energy, yet he goes beyond the typical black metal blast beat. His mid-tempo work highlights the suspense that builds on tracks like “The Starless Origin” and “A Cosmic Storm,” and he proves particularly acrobatic in the early goings of “The Entropic Void.” Christoffer Kjørsvik and Goran Hope’s guitars also provide ample jaw-dropping moments. That melodic lead on “Null Crowned the Infinite” is sublime, but tremolos aren’t the only trick they pull. That same song also highlights their ability to drop some plaintive acoustics, while arpeggios on “A Cosmic Storm” amp up the raw emotion on display. They also whip out elaborate solos that add an element of power metal and provide bursts of energy. The ever-potent Wilson delivers blackened growls that lend an icy harshness. He adds an edge to the (usually) more upbeat instrumental compositions while keeping in line with the high energy.

The one area Sworn struggle with, at least on Null Crowned the Infinite, is closure. It often feels as if Sworn are unsure of when, or how, to end their lengthy compositions. While the tracks on A Journey Told Through Fire contained some emotional payoffs in their closing moments, the same impact isn’t felt here as consistently. “Null Crowned the Infinite” misses an opportunity to end on the high note of an incredible solo when it instead adds another minute of repetitive riffs and blast beats. Similarly, “Fracture of Aeons” and “The Entropic Void” do a great job of building up towards a potentially powerful emotional climax, yet get stuck and never quite break out into the needed payoff. This isn’t just a problem for conclusions, either—”A Cosmic Storm” spends way too much time on its intro, and a few other mid-portion moments stall out as well. On the flip side, “Circle of the Eternal” proves that Sworn still know how to wield instrumental segments to great effect, ending the record on a high note thanks to a mixture of triumphant solos and catchy melodic trems.

So is Null Crowned the Infinite an improvement over A Journey Told Through Fire? Not quite, but it’s close. As a whole, the latter remains the superior record, but some individual moments on this one upstage individual songs on the prior. Despite its dark tones, the album feels like a triumph, the work of confident musicians who have hit their stride. Sworn have truly blossomed late in their career and have proven themselves a black metal band to keep on your radar. The momentum built in the final minutes left me breathless and wanting an encore as soon as humanly possible.

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Self-Released
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: September 4th, 2026

Sworn Review: Myth Behaving

https://fullcleared.com/reviews/sworn-review/

#gaming #gamingnews #videogames #sworn

Zockt jemensch #Sworn über Steam? Action-Roguelike, das online koop gezockt werden kann.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763250/SWORN/

The Victims of Hades II
There aren't as many as Silksong, but several games might be overshadowed by a Super Giant, so to speak.
https://www.dcgameblog.com/2025/09/the-victims-of-hades-ii/
#BabySteps #Cloverpit #DevolverDigital #HadesII #SupergiantGames #Sworn #Team17 #VideoGames

El roguelite artúrico SWORN debuta su versión 1.0

https://powerups.es/el-roguelite-arturico-sworn-debuta-su-version-1-0/

#Noticias #SWORN #Team17Digital #WindwalkGames

SWORN Deluxe Edition llegará en formato físico para PlayStation 5 y Nintendo Switch

https://powerups.es/sworn-deluxe-edition-llegara-en-formato-fisico-para-playstation-5-y-nintendo-switch/

#IndieGames #Noticias #Meridiem #roguelike #SWORN #SWORNDeluxeEdition #WindwalkGames

This is not gonna last long so I'm gonna enjoy it while it does.

#speedrun #speedrunning #sworn

Preview Sworn : Un Hades Coopératif ?

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Ya disponible Sworn en Steam para PC vía acceso anticipado: https://www.dekazeta.net/ya-disponible-sworn-en-steam-para-pc-via-acceso-anticipado/

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Video: Georgia’s new president sworn in as predecessor refuses to step down | Politics

NewsFeedMikheil Kavelashvili has been sworn in as Georgia’s new president in parliament, while his pro-EU predecessor Salome Zourabichvili told supporters she remains the legitimate officeholder.Published On 29 Dec 202429 Dec 2024 #Video #Georgias #president #sworn #predecessor #refuses #step #Politics

https://euginemicah.co.ke/blog/2024/12/29/video-georgias-new-president-sworn-in-as-predecessor-refuses-to-step-down-politics/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Next Fest 2024 Best Demos From the Event
https:
https://setsideb.com/next-fest-2024-best-demos-from-the-event/
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Sworn: what if Hades but Arthurian mythology and...multiplayer?

Art style is cool and is very obviously Hades-inspired, but possibly a touch darker and inkier like Darkest Dungeons. Tons of upgrade options here, even for a demo.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1763250/SWORN/

#Sworn #SteamNextFest #Hades

Sworn, a criminally unknown Melodic Black Metal band from Norway.

Highly recommended, all their albums are of high quality.

#nowplaying #blackmetal #norway #sworn

OG plays SWORN (Open Playtest)!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ04ua48Ngw

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#sworn #roguelike #hackandslash #dungeoncrawler #isometric #IndieGameTrends #IndieWatch #IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #Gameplay #letsplay #gaming

Tauche ein in das dunkle Zeitalter wie nie zuvor! Sworn lädt dich ein, mit deinen Freunden im Jahr 2024 ein verderbtes Camelot zu säubern.
https://www.insidexbox.de/news/tauche-ein-in-das-gefallene-camelot-in-sworn-ein-co-op-quest-gegen-einen-korrupten-koenig-117163/
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#Xbox #InsideXboxDE #Repost #Sworn

Anunciado SWORN, un roguelike cooperativo para PC y consolas que llegará en 2024

https://powerups.es/anunciado-sworn-un-roguelike-cooperativo-para-pc-y-consolas-que-llegara-en-2024/

#IndieGames #Noticias #roguelike #SWORN #Team17Digital #WindwalkGames

#TheWholeOperation took #NoMore than 45-minutes during #WitchTime (#Spelling is #Deliberate and #Intentional) we've:

• #BlockedAllTraffic;
• #SavedTheHorsies / #StoopidHorsies;
• #Sworn (#QuiteALot);
• #Laughed even more;
• #SaidThankYou to #OneAnother…

At #WitchPoint the #RatherRobust-shaped #Woman then #CallsMe (of #AllPeople) a #Saint…

#First #Transgender #Male #Judge in #UnitedStates #Sworn into #Office.

#SethMarnin, the first out transgender judge to serve in #NewYork #State, took his seat on the #NewYork #CourtofClaims.

#TransMen #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Government #Representation #Culture

https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/08/first-transgender-male-judge-in-united-states-sworn-into-office/

Scoop: House GOP targets Manhattan DA

1. In the short term, Republicans are discussing firing off letters #summoning #employees of the #Manhattan #DA’s office for #sworn #testimony, according to a GOP official familiar with the plans.
The potential request comes amid speculation about why the hush-money case was suddenly resurrected after being back-burnered by both state and federal prosecutors.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans are not final, noted that #McCarthy, a longtime Trump ally and close friend, is “fully supportive and pushing folks to be #aggressive here.”

2. Manhattan DA #ALVIN #BRAGG himself is in the GOP’s crosshairs, though it’s not clear if he’ll be immediately summoned.
“He should come testify before Congress,” Rep. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE (R-Ga.) told us and other reporters, launching into a lengthy tirade about “fake charges” meant to be “used in Democrat ads” against Trump.

(Note that Bragg told his employees over the weekend that he would “not tolerate attempts to intimidate our office or threaten the rule of law in New York.”)

Jordan didn’t answer questions about whether he’d subpoena Bragg. Even if he does, it’s almost impossible to imagine Bragg or his subordinates answering questions about an ongoing probe or prosecution

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2023/03/20/scoop-house-gop-targets-manhattan-da-00087811

I do #ComputerScience not #Law

How does the voting for #House #Speaker / #SpeakerOfTheHouse work if no one is #Sworn in yet?