 Finnish Power / Folk Metal group Ensiferum will have their fifth studio album released through Spinefarm Records on August 27th 2012. Titled ‘Unsung Heroes’ and produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Sentenced, Apocalyptica, etc.), this is the hour-plus follow-up to 2009’s ‘From Afar’, and sees the Finnish five-piece – founded in 1995 – pushing their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess. “We’ve tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can,” reflects the band, “the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!” Once again, album art has been supplied by Kristian Wahlin, with featured special guests including members of Apokalyptischen Reiter plus legendary Finnish singer & actor, Vesa-Matti Loiri. CD – Pre order here 01. Symbols 02. In My Sword I Trust 03. Unsung Heroes 04. Burning Leaves 05. Celestial Bond 06. Retribution Shall Be Mine 07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond part II) 08. Pohjola 09. Last Breath 10. Passion Proof Power CD/DVD – Pre order here CD 01. Symbols 02. In My Sword I Trust 03. Unsung Heroes 04. Burning Leaves 05. Celestial Bond 06. Retribution Shall Be Mine 07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond part II) 08. Pohjola 09. Last Breath 10. Passion Proof Power 11. Bamboleo (Bonus Track) DVD 01. From Symbols To Passion: The Making of Unsung Heroes (Documentary) 02. Studio Diary Week 1 03. Studio Diary Week 2 04. Studio Diary Week 3 05. Studio Diary Week 4 06. Studio Diary Week 5 07. Studio Diary Week 6 08. Studio Diary Week 7 A video is currently being planned for lead track, ‘In My Sword I Trust’. SEPTEMBER: UK / Irish dates (part of the extensive European ‘Bearers Of The Sword’ tour):- 18 O2 Academy, Islington, London 19 Moho, Manchester 20 Button Factory, Dublin, Ireland 21 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham Special guests on the tour are fellow Finns and fellow Spinefarm artists, Profane Omen. Add Comment 
Faroese pagan metallers Tyr will be invading North American shores once again this August and September as direct support for Nuclear Blast recording artists (and former Napalm Records labelmates) Korpiklaani. Joining the 24-date tour will be the esteemed Moonsorrow and Estonian Folk Metal tribe Metsatöll. Here are the Confirmed dates / venues thus far: Aug 28 - Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Theatre Aug 29 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda Aug 30 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House Aug 31 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's Sep 1 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's Sep 2 - St Paul, MN @ Station-4 Sep 3 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater Sep 4 -Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater Sep 5 - Billings, MT @ Manny's Sep 6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA Sep 8 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven Sep 9 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater Sep 10 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater Sep 11 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge Sep 12 - Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky Sep 13 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory Sep 14 - Ramona, CA @ Ramona Mainstage Sep 15 - Tempe, AZ @ Rocky Point Sep 18 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's Sep 19 - Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity Sep 20 - Reading, PA @ Reverb Sep 21 - Springfield, VA @ Empire Sep 22 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater Sep 23 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium Tyr frontman Heri Joensen comments: "Finally, we're coming back to the US and Canada! Thanks to all who have written and helped to bring this about. This tour is guaranteed to be a blast, and we're looking very much forward to it. We're sorry if your town is not on our schedule, but we ask you to please travel a few extra miles to see us, and we promise we'll make it worth your effort." 
Leaves' Eyes will join Firewind on their European tour in September including 10 UK and Irish dates September 2012 13th CARDIFF - Clwb Ifor Bach 14th MANCHESTER - Moho Live 15th DUBLIN – Button Factory 16th BELFAST – Spring And Airbrake 18th SHEFFIELD – Corporation 19th NUNEATON – Queens Hall 20th PLYMOUTH – White Rabbit 21st SOUTHAMPTON – Talking Heads 22nd LONDON – O2 Islington Academy 23rd MARGATE – Westcoast Leaves' Eyes vocalist Liv Kristine has just finished recording her brand new solo album ‘Libertine’ at Mastersound Studios. It will be out on Napalm Records later in the year. RHYS STEVENSON 
Scottish Pirate Metal stalwarts Alestorm will join Dragonforce on tour in the UK and Ireland, kicking off in Dublin on September 25, 2012. They’ll be joined by The Defiled and Cavorts. Tour Dates September 25 – Dublin, Academy September 27 – Belfast, Mandela Hall September 28 – Glasgow, ABC September 29 – Newcastle, Academy September 30 – Wolverhampton, Wulfren Hall October 1 – Bristol, Academy October 3 – Nottingham, Rock City October 4 – Norwich, UEA October 5 – Manchester, Academy October 6 – London, Shepherd’s Bush Empire October 7 – Portsmouth, Pyramids Tickets are available here. RHYS STEVENSON 
Finnish veteran Folk/Viking Metal warriors Ensiferum are set to unleash their fifth release 'Unsung Heroes' on the 27th August 2012 via Spinefarm Records. Produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, Sentenced, Apocalyptica, etc.), this is the hour-plus follow-up to 2009’s ‘From Afar’, and sees the Finnish quintet push their signature sound to bold new heights of drama and excess. With the 16 minute-plus ‘Passion Proof Power’ epic showing that when it comes to the epic statement, Ensiferum are very much in the front-line, swords at the ready. The band comments: “We’ve tried to push the different aspects of what we do as far as we can,” reflects the band, “the sonic scope is wider than ever. The folk elements go further down that path and the metallic parts will absolutely rip your face off!” Once again, album art has been supplied by Kristian Wahlin, with special guests including members of Apokalyptischen Reiter plus legendary Finnish singer & actor, Vesa-Matti Loiri. Album Tracklisting 01. Symbols 02. In My Sword I Trust 03. Unsung Heroes 04. Burning Leaves 05. Celestial Bond 06. Retribution Shall Be Mine 07. Star Queen (Celestial Bond part II) 08. Pohjola 09. Last Breath 10. Passion Proof Power A video is currently being planned for the track, ‘In My Sword I Trust’. SEPTEMBER: UK / Irish dates (part of the extensive European ‘Bearers Of The Sword’ tour): 18 O2 Academy, Islington, London 19 Moho, Manchester 20 Button Factory, Dublin, Ireland 21 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham Special guests on the tour are fellow Finns and fellow Spinefarm artists, Profane Omen. RHYS STEVENSON  Valfreya, the Viking Metal sextet from Quebec have just announced their album release dates and are streaming a montage video for 'Confront Immensity'. Valfreya's debut album ‘Path To Eternity’ will be released in North America on May 22nd via Maple Metal Records. The official worldwide release date will be on July 4th. Formed in February 2009, Valfreya is a sextet from Montreal, Canada. The vocalist, Crook, has a vocal range of symphonic clean vocals to that of guttural growls. Crook is the main composer of ‘Path to Eternity’ along with key contributions from guitarist Graz’zt, keyboardist Shark, and all the band members. Influenced by the likes of Moonsorrow, Equilibrium, Arkona and Wintersun, the band portrays a more aggressive and energetic take on the folk metal genre. ‘Path to Eternity’ was produced by the band, and was recorded, mixed and mastered in the Autumn 2011 at Silver Wings Studio in Montreal, Canada. Thus, Bookaking Productions in Montreal have produced an Epic Movie Battles Montage to highlight Valfreya’s song “Confront Immensity” which is viewable here. The band will play at Hellfst Lanaudiere 2012 on July 21st, the three day Metalfest north of Montreal, Canada. They will also co-headline a Folk Metal Show in Toronto, Canada on Friday June 15th along with Nordheim, Vesperia, and Protocult. Track listing for ‘Path to Eternity’
Valfreya is: Crook – Lead Vocals Graz’zt – Guitars, Vocals Karhu – Guitars Pinch – Bass Shark – Keyboards Mawhjey – Drums, Vocals http://www.valfreyametal.com/ www.maplemetalrecords.com RHYS STEVENSON 
Irish Celtic Black Metal tribe Waylander keep the Gaelic flag flying with 'Kindred Spirits' due for release come 16th July (EU) and 14th August (N. America). Finally mastered at the Finnox studio in Finland (Children of Bodom, Nightwish, etc.) , Irish Celtic Black Metal band Waylander are set to release their brand new and fourth full length album 'Kindred Spirits'. The band described lyrics for the two first songs: 'Echoes of the Sidhe' and 'Lamh Dearg' which are very interesting topics. 'Echoes of the Sidhe' - deals with the enduring fascination in celtic countries with the Sidhe/the Fairy folk/Tuatha De Danann which has survived the coming of christianity as well as the modern age of enlightenment. The belief in the old Gods and the existence of higher plains of existence has endured and will continue to do so. 'Lamh Dearg' - meaning Red Hand, the symbol of the northern province of Ulster of which Northern Ireland Ireland makes up two thirds. For the first time since our debut demo the conflict in Northern Ireland is used as subject matter for one of our songs. This song is about love for the land which transcends politics, where the land itself is sacred while mankind are merely the custodians for the generations to come. Concentrate on what unites us as it's a lot more than people have knowledge off due to a blinkered mindset. In effect this song is a modern pagan perspective on the conflict we have endured. 'Kindred Spirits' Tracklist: 1. Echoes of the Sidhe 2. Lámh Dearg 3. Twin Fires of Beltíne 4. Of Fear and Fury 5. Grave of Giants 6. A Path Well Trodden 7. Quest for Immortality 8. Erdath 9. Kindred Spirits www.clanwaylander.com www.myspace.com/clanwaylander http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waylander/195559187218864 RHYS STEVENSON | © 2013
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