Washington D.C. Area Female-Fronted Doom Metal Visionaries, Flight of Odin blend melodic doom metal, psychedelic atmospheres, classical influences, and progressive rock sensibilities, carving out a sound that defies easy categorization.
Their latest offering, “I Traveled the Crooked Path” 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 discography.
The Only Door (2016 LP)
Goddess in Smoke (2024 EP)
Tattered Cloaks of Madness (2025 EP)
Séance of Hecate (2026 EP)
I Traveled the Crooked Path (2026 double album)
The band remains fiercely independent under their own imprint, Riding the Dragonfly LTD.
2026
Founder · Lyricist / Vocalist / Composer
Guitarist / Composer
Co-founder · Bassist / Keyboardist / Composer / Exec. Producer
Co-founder · Drummer / Percussionist / Composer
GODDESS IN SMOKE
Lead 6-string Guitar
Originally from Eastern Europe, Andy was lead player with the Republic of Moldova band Utopia. He has performed classical guitar at the Kennedy Center but mostly focuses on playing hard rock.
6 & 12-string Guitars
A seasoned musician from Northern Virginia who performs with several bands. A retired U.S. Army officer, Dan teaches guitar to wounded U.S. military veterans in his spare time.
Acoustic & Electric Violin
Grew up on a horse farm in Middleburg, Virginia. Founder of the band Music by Anthem, she has also performed with classical orchestras, Celtic, and jazz ensembles. Chelle appears as a studio musician on many releases across various genres.
THE ONLY DOOR · 2016
Co-founder · Guitar · Director · Recording Engineer
Mike is a seasoned musician originally from Long Island, New York. He later moved to Los Angeles, California and grew his chops as a shredder guitarist alongside Joe Satriani back in the 1980s. Mike is rumored to be the Love Child of The Doors’ iconic song man, Jim Morrison.
Melodic · Psychedelic · Doom Metal
Riding the Dragonfly LTD
A journey through shadowed emotion, myth and transcendence. Featuring the instrumental works Andromeda and Obsidian Cove, alongside remastered treasures from earlier chapters.
I Traveled the Crooked Path
20-Years War
Andromeda (Instrumental)
Obsidian Cove (Instrumental)
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
FLIGHT OF ODIN UNVEILS HAUNTING NEW DOUBLE ALBUM
“I TRAVELED THE CROOKED PATH” OUT JUNE 30TH
Washington D.C. Area Female-Fronted Doom Metal Visionaries Deliver Their Most Ambitious and Theatrical Release Yet.
The Washington D.C. area's own Flight of Odin returns with their most expansive and captivating work to date, the double album "I Traveled the Crooked Path," arriving June 30th 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 carved out a sound that defies easy categorization. The quartet's 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 also 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
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
Mastered by Mike Monseur at AXIS Audio, Nashville, Tennessee
Lineup
Xyra – Vocals
Tyler Beddow – Guitar
Andrew Cann – Bass, Keyboards
Kenny Finger – Drums & Percussion
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Upcoming and recent appearances
PAST
June – July 2026
I Traveled the Crooked Path double album released via Riding the Dragonfly LTD
PAST
BIAS Recording Studios · Springfield, Virginia
Recording & mixing of I Traveled the Crooked Path with Brian Jacobs Rivera
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