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Category: Scythia
0 Hellbound – NEW CANADIAN METAL RELEASES: THE MAY 2016 EDITION – Scythia, Black Absinthe, Celestial Ruin, Without Mercy
0 Vancouver Sun: Scene & Heard CD Reviews: Scythia – Lineage
“The fourth full-length (Lineage) and follow-up to the groundbreaking … Of Conquest from this Vancouver progressive/fantasy metal crew is easily its best in terms of production, performance and variety….Album overall award goes to drummer Celine Derval, who just hammers home ever riff and break with pounding complexity. ”
0 Scythia – Lineage (2016) – Canadian College Radio Charts
Scythia – Lineage – Release Date: May 4, 2016
Highlight #18 – The National Top 20 Loud of 2016 – Canadian College Radio Charts (Earshot)
Highlight #9 – Top 20 – National Loud Chart – July 2016 – (Earshot)
Highlight #10 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 (Earshot)
Highlight #10 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 (Earshot)
Highlight #4 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 (Earshot)
Highlight #6 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 (Earshot)
Highlight #3 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 (Earshot)
Highlight #3 – Top 20 – Loud Chart – May 2016 – Canadian College Radio (Earshot)
Highlight #2 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 (Earshot)
Highlight #8 – Top 10 – Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 (Earshot)
| Chart Appearances – July 26 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Loud | 4 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 9 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 14 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – July 19 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 7 |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Loud | 4 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 5 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – July 12 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 10 |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Loud | 8 |
| CJAM Windsor, ON | Loud | 5 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 9 |
| Total This Week: 4 | ||
| Chart Appearances – July 5 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CFBX Kamloops, BC | Loud | 3 |
| CHRW London, ON | Top 30 | 24 |
| Total This Week: 2 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 28 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 4 |
| CFUV Victoria, BC | Loud | 5 |
| CJAM Windsor, ON | Loud | 6 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 2 |
| CKXU Lethbridge, AB | Top 30 | 20 |
| Total This Week: 5 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 21 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 6 |
| CJAM Windsor, ON | Loud | 4 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 4 |
| CJUM Winnipeg, MB | Loud | 10 |
| Total This Week: 4 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 14 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 3 |
| CFRU Guelph, ON | Loud | 2 |
| CJAM Windsor, ON | Loud | 6 |
| Total This Week: 3 | ||
| Chart Appearances – June 7 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CJAM Windsor, ON | Loud | 8 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 24 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 2 |
| CILU Thunder Bay, ON | Loud | 8 |
| CJLO Montreal, QC | Loud | 7 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 1 |
| Total This Week: 4 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 17 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| !earshot | Loud | 8 |
| CHRW London, ON | Top 30 | 4 |
| CILU Thunder Bay, ON | Loud | 4 |
| CJSR Edmonton, AB | Loud | 8 |
| Total This Week: 4 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 10 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CILU Thunder Bay, ON | Loud | 2 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – May 3 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CILU Thunder Bay, ON | Loud | 2 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
| Chart Appearances – April 26 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Station | Chart | Rank |
| CILU Thunder Bay, ON | Loud | 1 |
| Total This Week: 1 | ||
0 NEWS: Out Now! SCYTHIA Full Album Stream of Their Next Epic Tale ‘Lineage’
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 4, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For fans of Turisas, Ale Storm, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie
Scythia.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
Out Now! SCYTHIA Full Album Stream of Their Next Epic Tale ‘Lineage’
SCYTHIA Canadian Dates:
May 4 – Calgary, AB @ Dicken’s Pub – Official Album Release Party w/ Thunderstone and Viathyn
May 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater w/ Thunderstone, Titans Eve, Terrifier and Mournir
May 7 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room – Shredmonton Festival w/ Dying Fetus, Goatwhore,
Acacia Strain, Black Crown Initiate, Thunderstone
Aug 19 – Edmonton, AB @ DV8
Aug 25-28 – Valemount, BC – Metalocalypstick Festival
Canadian progressive power metal band SCYTHIA are proud unleash their next epic tale and fourth independent full-length album, ‘Lineage’ out now as of May 4th. ‘Lineage’ is self produced by SCYTHIA and features engineering from Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum) and Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf) plus mastering from Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Volbeat, Firewind, Apocalyptica). Nino Laurenne is also responsible for mixing duties on the album. ‘Lineage’ was recorded at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany and Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland.
To hear the full album stream for ‘Lineage’, please visit the following link:
Album order for Lineage is available now via the band’s Bandcamp page.
‘Lineage’ is the follow up the band’s 2014 album ‘…Of Conquest’, which saw the quartet’s lead single and music video ‘Bear Claw Tavern’, first featured via GuitarWorld.com instantly hit the web like wildfire. The video – described as a truly uproarious three-minute scorcher featuring SCYTHIA rocking out in a medieval tavern filled with hooligans and mysterious characters – garnered over 50,000 views in less than a few days, inciting io9 to dub it “20 times better than The Hobbit”.
1. Eternal Oath (3:37)
2. Laugh of the Tsar (5:41) [Beatroute]
3. Barbarian (4:53)
4. Soldier’s Lament (5:22) [MetalInjection]
5. Loremaster Pt. I (7:33)
6. Loremaster Pt. II (6:49)
7. The Sacrifice (5:43)
8. Lineage (3:15)
Album Length: 42:56
For more info, please visit: www.Scythia.ca.
About:
Like a charging bear Scythia have been playing progressive power metal with a twist of folklore since 2008. Scythia has coined their own sound while drawing influences from different genres such as celtic/gypsy folk music, power metal, death metal and progressive rock. Scythia’s albums and performances feature rich, poetic storytelling and grand tales that vividly captures the imagination of their listeners. Because of this, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally. Scythia acquired its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with ancient Slavic imagery and melodies inspired from Balkan music. The name is fitting for a grandiose sound as Scythia is also an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.
Scythia delivered their first album “Of War” in 2010 where the band’s distinctive sound was forged, which carried on to their next release “Of Exile” in 2011. These albums featured sound effects, narration and classical instrumentation to help drive home their story through the medium of concept albums. Touring and press associated with these albums garnered recognition for the band as they were nominated for the Best Metal Group/Duo for Canada’s Sirius XM Indies – Independent Music Awards. Other nominees include Bison B.C, Derelict, Devin Townsend Project and Mares Of Thrace. This is a great honor for the band to be included as nominees for these awards since they represents the Canadian independent music scene.
In February 2014, Scythia had its sights set on new and larger horizons. They released their 3rd full length album “Of Conquest”, which was engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany. Co-produced by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory), Mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland. “Of Conquest” let to an overwhlemingly popular response and saw the band co-headline a major festival in Brazil and other festivals in the southeast USA in 2015.
“Of Conquest” sonically paved the way for their 4th full-length release “Lineage”, which was recorded using the same production team. 2016 sees Scythia getting ready for more touring in Canada and the US, and setting sail across the seas to international venues.
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0 Calgary Herald – Calgary metal act Scythia continue their epic tale with Lineage
0 Broken Neck Radio – Scythia – Lineage
“Loremaster pt 1” and pt2 delivers a one-two punch midway through the album demonstrating Scythias’ extremely talented musicianship blending all they have to offer into a precise well written manner. Celine Derval delivers an enchanting vocal in part two ,adding to the songs rich soundscape. A sense of foreboding battle begins with “The Sacrifice”, ready to pounce into a sweet blend of melodic power metal and extreme metal all at once. I really enjoy the headbanging drum rhythm midpoint which executes on point, keeping the song interesting, slam dancing into a sonic death metal finale. The album’s title track closes out the album, conveying a feel of closure yet victorious; in mankind’s need for change.
http://www.brokenneckradio.com/news/scythia-lineage-a-review-by-reckless-ronny
0 NEWS: SCYTHIA Premiere New Track ‘Laugh of The Tsar’ via Beatroute; New Album ‘Lineage’ Out May 4th
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – May 2, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For fans of Turisas, Ale Storm, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie
Scythia.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
SCYTHIA Premiere New Track ‘Laugh of The Tsar’ via Beatroute
New Album ‘Lineage’ Out May 4th
SCYTHIA Canadian Dates:
May 4 – Calgary, AB @ Dicken’s Pub – Official Album Release Party w/ Thunderstone and Viathyn
May 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater w/ Thunderstone, Titans Eve, Terrifier and Mournir
May 7 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room – Shredmonton Festival w/ Dying Fetus, Goatwhore,
Acacia Strain, Black Crown Initiate, Thunderstone
Aug 19 – Edmonton, AB @ DV8
Aug 25-28 – Valemount, BC – Metalocalypstick Festival
Canadian progressive power metal band SCYTHIA has teamed up with Beatroute for the premiere of their second single ‘Laugh of The Tsar’, one of eight new tracks from their fourth independent full-length album, ‘Lineage’, set to release on May 4, 2016.
“’Laugh of The Tsar’ was written 8 years ago and on Lineage we FINALLY give life to this surreal whirlwind of a symphonic metal track. From beginning to end, the song charges ahead with a fast-tempo onslaught of melodic death metal against an orchestral backdrop with only a brief respite in the middle to showcase Scythia’s ability to weave beautiful slavic-style folk music.” comments vocalist / guitarist Dave Khan.
To listen to ‘Laugh of The Tsar’, please visit the following link: http://beatroute.ca/2016/05/02/track-premiere-scythia-laugh-of-the-tsar/
‘Lineage’ is the follow up to 2014’s ‘…Of Conquest’, which saw the quartet’s lead single and music video ‘Bear Claw Tavern’, first featured via GuitarWorld.com instantly hit the web like wildfire. The video – described as a truly uproarious three-minute scorcher featuring SCYTHIA rocking out in a medieval tavern filled with hooligans and mysterious characters – garnered over 50,000 views in less than a few days, inciting io9 to dub it “20 times better than The Hobbit”.
‘Lineage’ is self produced by SCYTHIA and features engineering from Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum) and Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf) plus mastering from Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Volbeat, Firewind, Apocalyptica). Nino Laurenne is also responsible for mixing duties on the album. ‘Lineage’ was recorded at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany and Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland.
Pre-orders for Lineage are available now via the band’s Bandcamp page.
1. Eternal Oath (3:37)
2. Laugh of the Tsar (5:41)
3. Barbarian (4:53)
4. Soldier’s Lament (5:22) [MetalInjection]
5. Loremaster Pt. I (7:33)
6. Loremaster Pt. II (6:49)
7. The Sacrifice (5:43)
8. Lineage (3:15)
Album Length: 42:56
For more info, please visit: www.Scythia.ca.
About:
Like a charging bear Scythia have been playing progressive power metal with a twist of folklore since 2008. Scythia has coined their own sound while drawing influences from different genres such as celtic/gypsy folk music, power metal, death metal and progressive rock. Scythia’s albums and performances feature rich, poetic storytelling and grand tales that vividly captures the imagination of their listeners. Because of this, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally. Scythia acquired its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with ancient Slavic imagery and melodies inspired from Balkan music. The name is fitting for a grandiose sound as Scythia is also an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.
Scythia delivered their first album “Of War” in 2010 where the band’s distinctive sound was forged, which carried on to their next release “Of Exile” in 2011. These albums featured sound effects, narration and classical instrumentation to help drive home their story through the medium of concept albums. Touring and press associated with these albums garnered recognition for the band as they were nominated for the Best Metal Group/Duo for Canada’s Sirius XM Indies – Independent Music Awards. Other nominees include Bison B.C, Derelict, Devin Townsend Project and Mares Of Thrace. This is a great honor for the band to be included as nominees for these awards since they represents the Canadian independent music scene.
In February 2014, Scythia had its sights set on new and larger horizons. They released their 3rd full length album “Of Conquest”, which was engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany. Co-produced by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory), Mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland. “Of Conquest” let to an overwhlemingly popular response and saw the band co-headline a major festival in Brazil and other festivals in the southeast USA in 2015.
“Of Conquest” sonically paved the way for their 4th full-length release “Lineage”, which was recorded using the same production team. 2016 sees Scythia getting ready for more touring in Canada and the US, and setting sail across the seas to international venues.
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#.514.581.5780 | ashermedia@gmail.com
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0 We Love Metal – Artist of The Week – Scythia
0 NEWS: SCYTHIA Premiere New Track ‘Soldier’s Lament’ via Metal Injection New Album ‘Lineage’ Out May 4th + Tour Dates
(contact info below)
NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – April 15, 2016
Album Promo Request here.
For fans of Turisas, Ale Storm, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie
Scythia.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube
SCYTHIA Premiere New Track ‘Soldier’s Lament’ via Metal Injection
New Album ‘Lineage’ Out May 4th
The winter of 2013/2014 was a busy one for progressive power metal band SCYTHIA. The Vancouver quartet’s lead single and music video from their previous album …Of Conquest, entitled “Bear Claw Tavern”, was first featured via GuitarWorld.com and instantly hit the web like wildfire. The video – described as a truly uproarious three-minute scorcher featuring SCYTHIA rocking out in a medieval tavern filled with hooligans and mysterious characters – garnered over 50,000 views in less than a few days, inciting io9 to dub it “20 times better than The Hobbit”.
Now with heightened recognition on their side, SCYTHIA are pleased to unleash their fourth independent full-length album, Lineage, set to release on May 4, 2016. Pre-orders for Lineage are available now via the band’s Bandcamp page.
Today, the band is previewing the record with a stream of their first single, entitled“Soldier’s Lament”. Listen here via Metal Injection:http://www.metalinjection.net/av/soldiers-lament-scythias-folky-axe-swinging-new-jam
“With Lineage, we feel that we’ve put our best foot forward and succeeded in delivering a follow-up that progresses upon what we started with …Of Conquest,” states guitarist and vocalist Dave Khan. “This new one is faster, heavier and SLIGHTLY more serious-toned but also more dynamic and original than its predecessor. This story will take the listener on a sonic voyage through peaks and valleys in true power metal style!”
Although the band self-produced the album, Lineage features engineering from Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum) and Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf), and mastering from Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Volbeat, Firewind, Apocalyptica). Nino Laurenne is also responsible for mixing duties on the album. Lineage was recorded at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany and Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland.
1. Eternal Oath (3:37)
2. Laugh of the Tsar (5:41)
3. Barbarian (4:53)
4. Soldier’s Lament (5:22)
5. Loremaster Pt. I (7:33)
6. Loremaster Pt. II (6:49)
7. The Sacrifice (5:43)
8. Lineage (3:15)
Album Length: 42:56
2016 sees SCYTHIA getting ready for more touring in Canada and the US, and setting sail across the seas to international venues. So far, the band has three events in booked in north-western Canada, including their official album release party on May 4th. See below for all currently confirmed performance dates.
Dave Khan adds, “SCYTHIA is quite excited to tour with their Finnish friends in Thunderstone and feel that Shredmonton is the perfect festival for a CD release tour, given the heavyweight bands on the bill. We plan to complete a broader US tour in October so that we can truly showcase the new album to new and existing fans across the US.”
SCYTHIA Canadian Tour Dates:
April 16 – Red Deer, AB @ The Vat w/ Without Mercy
May 4 – Calgary, AB @ Dicken’s Pub – Official Album Release Party w/ Thunderstone and Viathyn
May 6 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater w/ Thunderstone, Titans Eve, Terrifier and Mournir
May 7 – Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room – Shredmonton Festival w/ Dying Fetus, Goatwhore,
Acacia Strain, Black Crown Initiate, Thunderstone
Aug 19 – Edmonton, AB @ DV8
Aug 25-28 – Valemount, BC – Metalocalypstick Festival
For more info, please visit: www.Scythia.ca.
About:
Like a charging bear Scythia have been playing progressive power metal with a twist of folklore since 2008. Scythia has coined their own sound while drawing influences from different genres such as celtic/gypsy folk music, power metal, death metal and progressive rock. Scythia’s albums and performances feature rich, poetic storytelling and grand tales that vividly captures the imagination of their listeners. Because of this, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally. Scythia acquired its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with ancient Slavic imagery and melodies inspired from Balkan music. The name is fitting for a grandiose sound as Scythia is also an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.
Scythia delivered their first album “Of War” in 2010 where the band’s distinctive sound was forged, which carried on to their next release “Of Exile” in 2011. These albums featured sound effects, narration and classical instrumentation to help drive home their story through the medium of concept albums. Touring and press associated with these albums garnered recognition for the band as they were nominated for the Best Metal Group/Duo for Canada’s Sirius XM Indies – Independent Music Awards. Other nominees include Bison B.C, Derelict, Devin Townsend Project and Mares Of Thrace. This is a great honor for the band to be included as nominees for these awards since they represents the Canadian independent music scene.
In February 2014, Scythia had its sights set on new and larger horizons. They released their 3rd full length album “Of Conquest”, which was engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany. Co-produced by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory), Mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland. “Of Conquest” let to an overwhlemingly popular response and saw the band co-headline a major festival in Brazil and other festivals in the southeast USA in 2015.
“Of Conquest” sonically paved the way for their 4th full-length release “Lineage”, which was recorded using the same production team. 2016 sees Scythia getting ready for more touring in Canada and the US, and setting sail across the seas to international venues.
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0 EPK – Scythia – Lineage (2016)
Scythia – Lineage (2016)
Contact: PR Rep – Jon Asher – ashermedia(@)gmail.com
For fans of Turisas, Ale Storm, Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Eluveitie
Release Date: May 4, 2016
Scythia.ca | Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Reverbnation | Soundcloud
“The fourth full-length (Lineage) and follow-up to the groundbreaking … Of Conquest from this Vancouver progressive/fantasy metal crew is easily its best in terms of production, performance and variety….Album overall award goes to drummer Celine Derval, who just hammers home ever riff and break with pounding complexity. ” – Vancouver Sun
“I love the killer guitar work” – Bravewords
“What sets Scythia apart from the others is its specific attention to quality musicianship. The music is adventurous, creative, and epic.” – Metal Underground
“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.” – Metal Underground
“If you are looking for something a bit different, you might want to give Scythia a listen. – HardRockHaven
“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
1. Eternal Oath (3:37)
2. Laugh of the Tsar (5:41)
3. Barbarian (4:53)
4. Soldier’s Lament (5:22)
5. Loremaster Pt. I (7:33)
6. Loremaster Pt. II (6:49)
7. The Sacrifice (5:43)
8. Lineage (3:15)
Album Length: 42:56
Album Credits:
– Production: Dave Khan and Terry Savage
– Engineering: Nino Laurenne (Firewind, Finntroll, Wintersun, Ensiferum), Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Powerwolf), Dave Khan, and Terry Savage
– Mixing: Nino Laurenne
– Mastering: Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Volbeat, Firewind, Apocalyptica)
– Recorded at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany and Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland.
Discography:
2014 – …Of Conquest
2012 – …Of Snata (single)
2012 – For The Bear
2011 – …Of Exile
2010 – …Of War
L-R – AJ Bergin – Guitar, Terry Savage – Bass, Dave Khan – Vocals, Guitar, Celine Derval – Drums (Kevin Eisenlord – Pandemic Photography)
Like a charging bear Scythia have been playing progressive power metal with a twist of folklore since 2008. Scythia has coined their own sound while drawing influences from different genres such as celtic/gypsy folk music, power metal, death metal and progressive rock. Scythia’s albums and performances feature rich, poetic storytelling and grand tales that vividly captures the imagination of their listeners. Because of this, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally. Scythia acquired its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with ancient Slavic imagery and melodies inspired from Balkan music. The name is fitting for a grandiose sound as Scythia is also an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.
Scythia delivered their first album “Of War” in 2010 where the band’s distinctive sound was forged, which carried on to their next release “Of Exile” in 2011. These albums featured sound effects, narration and classical instrumentation to help drive home their story through the medium of concept albums. Touring and press associated with these albums garnered recognition for the band as they were nominated for the Best Metal Group/Duo for Canada’s Sirius XM Indies – Independent Music Awards. Other nominees include Bison B.C, Derelict, Devin Townsend Project and Mares Of Thrace. This is a great honor for the band to be included as nominees for these awards since they represents the Canadian independent music scene.
In February 2014, Scythia had its sights set on new and larger horizons. They released their 3rd full length album “Of Conquest”, which was engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany. Co-produced by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory), Mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland, and Mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland. “Of Conquest” let to an overwhlemingly popular response and saw the band co-headline a major festival in Brazil and other festivals in the southeast USA in 2015.
“Of Conquest” sonically paved the way for their 4th full-length release “Lineage” which was recorded using the same production team. 2016 sees Scythia getting ready for more touring in Canada and the US, and setting sail across the seas to international venues.
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