NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – September 26, 2024
Streaming Now! Canadian Folk Metal FORSAKEN RITE Prepare For Battle With Highly Anticipated EP “The Forgotten West”
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L-R – Forsaken Rite – Räv Dagdrömmare (Keyboard) | Ulfbjorn Weirsson (Bass Guitar) | Adaria Ravencroft (Drums) | Ursa (Female Vocal/Flute) | Emrys Faol (Male Vocal) | Peregyr (Guitar)
Photo Credit: VOH Photography
Folk metal fans, get ready to join the battle alongside Forsaken Rite, Edmonton, Canada’s premier symphonic folk metal band, who are proudly releasing their new EP “The Forgotten West”. This five-track EP marks a bold new chapter in the band’s journey, showcasing their evolution and growth as artists while staying true to the epic, adventurous spirit that has defined them since their formation in 2012. They comment on the upcoming release:
“We want this EP to be a continuation from our full-length album “The Northern Saga”. Where every song, though, unique, and listenable on its own, is still very much part of the whole story, the adventure. We want our listeners/fans to join us once again on our adventures and feel like they are every part of the Warparty contributing to its success.”
“The Forgotten West” is a collection of songs that take listeners on a grand adventure across multiple regions, times, and events. From the haunting melodies of the title track to the thunderous battle hymn “Call to War”, the EP weaves together intricate orchestral arrangements, soaring clean vocals, and hard-hitting distorted vocals to create a rich tapestry of sound. Forsaken Rite’s signature accordion-inspired leads are accompanied by distinctive flute lines and expansive orchestral elements, all supported by virtuosic guitar solos, driving bass, and thundering percussion.
This EP is not only a testament to the band’s musical prowess, but also a reintroduction to Forsaken Rite after a period of significant change. With a new lineup and a refined sound, “The Forgotten West” serves as a bridge between Forsaken Rite’s past and future. It is recommended for fans of Nightwish, Faun, and Ensiferum.
Listen to the full stream premiere for “The Forgotten West” via its premiere on Metal-Rules HERE.
“The Forgotten West” is due out on September 27th, 2024, and will be available for pre-order at https://forsakenrite.bandcamp.com/
Music Video – “Call to War” – https://youtu.be/5s14PTAYf7Q
Lyric Video – “The Storm” – https://youtu.be/o8qp-l83nAI
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4a3a8zS
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Track Listing:
1. The Forgotten West – 5:01
2. How Long is Forever? – 4:14
3. The Storm – 4:29
4. Fire Circle – 4:19
5. Call to War – 4:12
More info: Facebook.com/ForsakenRite | Instagram.com/forsaken_rite
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“North American Combo, European Sound.” – PowerMetal.de
““The Northern Saga” is definitely worth checking out as it has some solid songs, strong performances and catchy tracks. Another epic album from north of the border.” – Folk-Metal.nl (2017)
“…The conquest based on riffs warriors and vindictive is launched, no prisoners and drink in the skull of our enemies tonight! But FORSAKEN RITE is not just a fight, it’s also a real passion for Scandinavian shamanic atmospheres that are inserted in small touches along the tracks…” (Translated from French) – kaosguards.com (2017)
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