Canadian NWOTHM banda promote their new album ‘The Blood Of Creation’
By Luiz Athayde
Canadian band Iron Kingdom has presented their new lyric video for their new single “Sheathe The Sword”, inspired by the fantasy series “Wheel of Time”. With a focus on traditional heavy metal, they are promoting their fresh out of the oven album The Blood of Creation, self-released on digital platforms.
The band comments on the single: “We were looking to do something pretty fast and driving, and once we had the ideas for the first couple of riffs we knew it had to be about Lan Mandoragon – the uncrowned king of a lost and scattered kingdom and is highly respected by neighbouring kingdoms who recognize him as the battle lord of the borderlands”, reveals. “Musically this song is a speedy, driving power metal tune in the vein of early Hammerfall. “Sheathe The Sword” is a warrior’s last chance at victory, but that victory comes with a heavy cost.”
Formed in 2011 from the ashes of Twisted, Iron Kingdom has released their fifth album for their catalog. This work featured massive contributions from guitarist Megan Merrick and drummer Max Friesen, both newer members to join the lineup with bassist Leighton Holmes and vocalist/guitarist Chris Osterman.
The album was completely self-produced, written, and recorded. The album was sent out for mixing (Andy Boldt) and mastering (Greg Reely), but they handled everything else. vocalist/guitarist Chris Osterman engineered the record with some help from the band and some friends (Dan Yakimow, Jeff Black).
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