Cauldron Born

The Profile

Cauldron Born is an American epic/power metal band formed in the early 1990s by guitarist Howie Bentley. Known for sword-and-sorcery themes drawn from Robert E. Howard, they released the studio albums Born of the Cauldron and ...And Rome Shall Fall.

Line-up on ...And Rome Shall Fall (per review): David Loudon (vocals), Howie Bentley (guitars), Shawn Kascak (bass), Bill Parsons (drums). Lyrics reference Robert E. Howard’s Kull. Style blends classic heavy metal with European power metal influences.

One review digs into Cauldron Born’s ...And Rome Shall Fall with ironic affection and a critic’s eye. It praises the tight rhythm section, baroque-yet-tasteful solos, and retro epic-metal feel while noting uneven tracks. References to Robert E. Howard’s Kull underline the band’s sword-and-sorcery core. Overall tone: amused but respectful; rating 3/5.