Medieval Metallers Scythia to Release … Of Conquest on February 25th ~ New Lyric Video for “Army Of The Bear” Released via BraveWords!
New Tour Dates Announced in Canada and the Northwest U.S.
Music Video for “Bear Claw Tavern” Goes Viral! Unsigned Band Hits Over 80,000 Views in a Month ~ io9 Calls It “20 Times Better Than ‘The Hobbit’”
Canadian power metal band Scythia is pleased to announce the release of their brand new lyric video for the track ‘Army Of The Bear’, streaming exclusively now via BraveWords.com (BW&BK). Check it out! The band also recently announced February 25, 2014 as the official release date for their new album, …Of Conquest. “Army Of The Bear” is on the album, as is Scythia’s two previously released tracks, “Into The Storm” and “Bear Claw Tavern.” Pre-order …Of Conquest now HERE.
As mentioned above, Scythia’s upcoming melodic, power/folk fusion record, …Of Conquest, hits stores next month. The album, which also includes progressive and death metal influences, is engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany, with co-production by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory). The album is mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland. Mastering credits go to Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland.
Earlier last month, Scythia released their new music video for ‘Bear Claw Tavern’ via Guitar World. The video has gone viral with over 50,000 views in less than a week’s time. If that isn’t impressive enough, io9 called it “20 Times Better Than ‘The Hobbit’”. Watch the video now, viewable via the band’s official YouTube page.
Also last month, the band shared a brand new track via Metal Injection entitled “Into The Storm.” Listen here! The track features a blistering guitar solo by Teemu Mäntysaari of Finnish melodic power metal band Wintersun. The track was recorded by Lasse Lammert, mixed by Nino Laurenne, mastered by Svante Forsback.
Formed in 2008, Scythia’s music is recognized throughout their home country for its rich, poetic storytelling and epic melodies. Because of this, and touring like a cavalry of nomads, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally. They were nominated for the Best Metal Group/Duo for Canada’s Sirius XM Indies – Independent Music Awards, amongst other reputable Canadian metal bands. Other nominees included Bison B.C, Derelict, Devin Townsend Project and Mares Of Thrace.
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. While recording their third release, For The Bear, their sole purpose was to bring great melodic metal to the table, which in response has received nothing but a sensational response in the media and radio. Most of all they did not forget their fans, new and remnant from their earlier years. For The Bear was released last year as an EP.
Catch Scythia on tour this month in Canada and the Northwest U.S.! See below for tour dates and stay tuned for more coming soon.
Apr 3: Golden, BC – Rockwater Grill
Apr 4: Vancouver, BC – Funky Winkerbeans w/ Iron Kingdom, 88 Mile Trip, Alchemy Chamber
Apr 7: Seattle, WA – Two Bit Saloon w/ Skelator, Fallen Angels
Apr 8: Portland, OR – Tonic Lounge w/ Gorgon Stare, Terraclipse
Apr 18: Edmonton, AB – TBD
Apr 19: Calgary, AB – Lord Nelson’s Pub w/ Viathyn, Enemyus, Skymir
Scythia is:
Dave Khan – guitars, main vocals
Terry Savage – bass, harsh vocals
Jeff Black – keyboards, back-up vocals
Celine Derval – Drums, back-up vocals
Facebook: facebook.com/Scythiametal
Twitter : twitter.com/ScythiaMetal
Website : scythia.ca
YouTube: youtube.com/user/ScythiaBand