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Scythia Release Xmas Song “…Of Santa”
Folk metal clan Scythia have released a holiday tune for fans called “…Of Santa”, which is now streaming on youtube at the following link here and can also be purchased at bandcamp here.
“Christmas has all the right elements of folk metal: it’s dark and wintry, it involves magic, and there’s plenty of ale and mead. This year, we figured it was time to pay homage to the season by creating our very own Scythian Christmas tale.” commented vocalist / guitarist Dave Khan.
In addition the 2011 year coming to an end, Scythia have been mentioned on a few Top 2011 lists for this year’s sophomore release “…Of Exile”.
Decibel Magazine named Scythia’s “Oboe of Death” the #2 of Top 5 Non-Metal Instruments on a 2011 Album. Check it out on pg #54 of Issue #87 Jan 2012.
E.V.’s Underground on CKCU 931. FM (Ottawa) has mentioned Scythia on their list “A Baker’s Dozen Essential Albums & Tracks for 2011”
“Canadian folk metal mavens Scythia and their sophomore offering “…Of Exile” is a tale of epic lyrics & epic playing, including the band’s self-described “oboe of death”. The rollicking, fun and exceedingly silly “Hobarth’s Inn”, features a goat at the very end.”
WSCA 106.1 FM (Portsmouth, NH) 2011 most played Metal & lists of favorites
Named Scythia as one of the bands from 2011 you should listen to (if you aren’t already).
About Scythia: 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.
Free Download – For The King – http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/for-the-king-free-download
Free Download – Voice of The Sword – http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/voice-of-the-sword-free-download
“… Of Exile Teaser Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yKgWHAv4E8
Track Listing:
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 [Free Download]
8. Fortress
9. Dies Irae II
10. Hobarth’s Inn
As a total of 20 bands have been selected to battle it out for a chance to win two prized spots on the 2012 lineup of the festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau from August 10 to 12. Jeff Waters of Annihilator has been announced as the special guest judge for the first BOTB showcase that will be taking place at one of Montreal’s favourite metal venues Katacombes (1635 St. Laurent).
Another year down! and another one to follow! We at Asher Media Relations (myself Asher and Barbara) are proud to reflect on 2011 and the roster we represented with a very special sampler to share with all our media friends, but before I give ya that link (which is at the bottom of this email). I like to just reflect on what a great year 2011 was.
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