Excalibur by Iron Void
SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS is proud to present IRON VOID's highly anticipated third album, Excalibur. A mainstay of the UK doom metal scene, Excalibur is the album by which Iron Void will truly be launched onto the world stage. The album shall be released in 2018 via Shadow Kingdom.
Iron Void was originally formed by Jonathan "Sealey" Seale and Andy Whittaker (Solstice, ex - The Lamp of Thoth) in 1998 in order to create an old-school doom metal band, worshiping at the altar of doom legends such as Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, Pentagram, etc. The band reformed in 2008, with the current lineup consisting of Jonathan "Sealey" Seale (bass & vocals), Steve Wilson (guitars & vocals), and Richard Maw (drums).
With considerable live action in the past few years, and encouraged by the critical acclaim heaped upon the previous album, Doomsday, Iron Void patiently set to work on Excalibur. Arguably the band's magnum opus, Excalibur is an epic behemoth of Arthurian legend, emitting an atmosphere that's truly medieval whilst sacrificing none of their trademark DOOMED-OUT heaviness. Here, across the album's massive yet strangely concise 48 minutes, Iron Void weave old-as-time tales of myth and magic, all set to rumbling, dramatically dynamic doom metal. The album is sequenced together with a subtle sort of mastery, taking the listener on a journey into centuries past, all concluding with the stark 'n' stirring acoustic closer "Avalon." As the final notes ring out, you'll be reaching for the calendar to check what year it is!
High fantasy in doom didn't die out with the much-beloved The Gates Of Slumber; it's simply been revived by IRON VOID with Excalibur. Long may their reign continue!
Tracklist
| 1. | Dragon's Breath | 6:24 |
| 2. | The Coming of a King | 4:22 |
| 3. | Lancelot of The Lake | 4:48 |
| 4. | Forbidden Love | 4:39 |
| 5. | Enemy Within | 5:12 |
| 6. | The Grail Quest | 4:56 |
| 7. | A Dream To Some, A Nightmare To Others | 4:47 |
| 8. | The Death of Arthur | 7:34 |
| 9. | Avalon | 4:22 |
Credits
Recorded & mixed by Chris Fielding at Skyhammer Studio, Cheshire, England, 28th September - 1st October & 2nd November - 5th November 2017
Produced by Chris Fielding & Iron Void
Mastered by James Plotkin
Spoken intro (The Charm of Making) by Simon Strange (Arkham Witch)
All music and lyrics by Iron Void
Artwork & layout by Roland Scriver at familiarink.com
Iron Void logo by Christophe Szpajdel
© Iron Void 2017 all rights reserved
License
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IRON VOID was originally formed by Jonathan 'Sealey' Seale in November 1998 in order to create an old-school Doom Metal band worshipping at the altar of doom legends such as Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, Pentagram, Trouble, The Obsessed & Cathedral with a strong NWOBHM influence
The latest album, 'IV' will be released by Shadow Kingdom Records on 27th January 2023
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