EPK – Scythia – …Of Exile – 2011
Release Date: September 23, 2011
R.I.Y.L. – Turisas, Ale Storm, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie
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Adding to Loud Charts – August/September/October/ November 2011
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“I love the killer guitar work” – Bravewords.com
“Scythia craft an epic storytelling album….The classic sound and epic subject matter make this one wholly different from any other Metal album you’re likely to listen to this year.” 9/10 – Confront Magazine
“Scythia has successfully created what truly is ‘movie score metal’ with a style that is a confluence of Russia’s Beer Bear, Elvenking, and early Uriah Heep.” – MetalUnderground.com
“If you are looking for something a bit different, you might want to give Scythia a listen. Blending elements of folk and progressive metal, Scythia’s latest release tells an epic tale of warriors, kings, cursed swords and great battles, and tells it well.” – HardRockHaven 8/10
“This is definitely an album best listened to as a whole in the right order as you get so much more out of it that way than you would by listening to individual tracks…This is definitely a very good album – well crafted song lyrics tell an epic tale to tie the whole album together. It blends different musical styles – medieval, folk and metal together extremely well. I can certainly see the album appealing to prog fans as well as fans or folk metal.” PlanetMosh.com 8.5/10
“if you’re looking for a cinematic dose of folk metal, Scythia has your back. Whether you’re a returning, armour clad mega-fan or fresh faced newcomer, …Of Exile is surprisingly accessible and easy to get into (my wife actually sat through this predominantly metal based outing purely on her love for all things medieval). Even metal purists should get some good mileage out of the final few songs and their solo-heavy narrative climax. With …Of Exile, Scythia solidifies that they’re a forced to be reckoned with. Bring on the third chapter.” – ThePunkSite.com – 4/5
“Having already garnered a lot of attention on the local scene for their energetic live show and distinctive take on the folk metal genre, this up and coming 6-piece got the show started right… an entertaining performance and leaving a strong impression.” – ABORT Mag
“I highly recommend catching them…Scythia’s fun and catchy folk metal, it’s a fantastic show that’s sure to put your fist in the air and a grin on your face.” – Hellbound.ca – Live Review
“Folk-Metal with fiery conviction” – The Argus (Thunder Bay) – Live Review
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Track Listing: “…Of Exile”
1. Prelude
2. Spirit of the Quest
3. Sleeping Village
4. Forgotten Forest
5. Fallen King
6. Voice of the Sword
7. For the King *FIRST SINGLE [Free Download]
8. Fortress
9. Dies Irae II
10. Hobarth’s Inn
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by Scythia with guest appearances by Doug Gorkoff, Mark d’Angelo, Cody Scott, Jeff Tymoschuk & Rockin Ryan Cessford
• All songs written by: Dave Khan / Scythia
• Produced by: Shaun Thingvold & Scythia
• Mastered by: Paul Silveira at Armoury Studios
• Single released: #7 For The King
• CD Cover & Album Artwork: Astrid Mayora, Céline Derval & Scott Thompson
UPC Code#: 875531007190
L-R – Morgan Zentner – Oboe of Death | Celine Derval – Drums, Vox | Terry Savage – Bass, Back-up Vox | Dave Khan – Lead Vocals, Guitar - (Photo Credit – James Weekes) [High Res - Press Photo - Download]
Formed in the latter half of 2008, Scythia is a five piece band that combines haunting folk melodies (emphasized by keyboards and oboe) with the driving force of modern progressive metal to form a raw and powerful sound that is their own. Scythia is not your older brother’s metal band. Unless that band had an oboe of death, echoes of thunder, and a knack for writing folk metal tunes.
So what is Scythia?
Taking its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with a painting of Nordic/Russian warriors riding bears while brandishing swords, Scythia not only “gives the painting musical significance,” but it is also “the name of an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia. The melodies used in our music have a very ancient, sometimes medieval sound, so I wanted to attribute them to an ancient civilization,” says Khan.
In 2010, Scythia released its debut, “…Of War” (originally with violin) which was produced by Shaun Thingvold who has engineered on projects with SYL, Fear Factory, Darkest Hour and many more. Now, following some line-up changes, Scythia will be releasing its second album “…Of Exile”, again produced by Shaun Thingvold September 23, 2011.
Videos:
Fortress (solo) Scythia Vlog – Armoury Day 1
http://youtu.be/_e5Gpm5hYM8 http://youtu.be/ThEZgk2pbiE
Exiled Across Canada Tour Vlogs Red Wizard Tour Videos
http://youtu.be/Uo7cDh5g2qk http://youtu.be/h2x7p-l4OuQ
Shared Stage w/
• Derelict
• Alestorm
• Eluveitie
• Vreid
• Belphegor
• Woods Of Ypres
• Empyria
• Kivimetsan Druidi
• The Order of Chaos
• Unleash the Archers
• Warrel Dane (Nevermore)
Tours & Festivals
• Western Canada Summer Siege – 2011
• Exiled Across Canada – 2010
• Femme Fatale Festival – 2010
• Heathenfest – 2009
Discography
…Of War – 2010 – Release Date: October 5, 2010
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“Odin-approved one-two punch of “Fierce Riders of Scythia” and “The Black Death” that kicks off …Of War,” – Decibel Magazine – This Record Rules Feature
“A brilliant album” – Metal-Revolution.com
“What sets Scythia apart from the others is its specific attention to quality musicianship. The music is adventurous, creative, and epic.” – MetalUnderground.com
“I really enjoyed the first single, “Fierce Riders Of Scythia” and I found myself immediately drawn into their world and once there, did not want to leave. The fascinating blend of metal and Russian/Middle Eastern folk music is quite surprising and exceptionally good.” – PureGrainAudio
“Tracks like “The Black Death” and “Warrior’s Anthem” serve as vast soundscapes versus standard metal tunes, that firmly place Scythia as a band of gypsy minstrels in this renaissance period of swashbuckling tales of swordplay. ” – Metal-Rules.com
“These folks can really shred their instruments…A creamy blend of heavy and melodic puts Scythia on par with contemporaries like Eluveitie and Glittertind…Of War offers plenty of virtue”
- ChartAttack.com
“Scythia debut – an epic folk metal tale…most definitely a band that you should have in your private music collection. ” – Toronto Metal Examiner
The music on “…Of War” is uplifting and inspiring: songs primed to make folks want to go in to battle,…a damn fine piece of art.” – Canadian CD of the Week – The Argus
| Tracklisting: | Label: | Self Released |
| 1. Caspian Rhapsody | UPC Code #: | 875531005516 |
| 2. Fierce Riders of Scythia [MP3] Free Download | • All songs performed by: | Scythia with guest appearances by Marina Poiret, Céline Derval |
| 3. The Black Death | • All songs written by: | Dave Khan (Except for Adamantium written by Terry Savage and Dave Khan) |
| 4. Red Wizard | • Produced by: | Shaun Thingvold & Dave Khan |
| 5. Elegy | • Mixed by: | Shaun Thingvold |
| 6. Adamantium | • Mastered by: | Paul Silveira at Armoury Studios |
| 7. Dies Irae Pt. 1 | • Single released: | #2 Fierce Riders of Scythia |
| 8. Warrior’s Anthem | • Available on: | CD Baby, iTunes |
| 9. Epilogue | • CD Cover, Album Arwork: | Céline Derval |
