WINTERFYLLETH have released a new single, “To The Edge of Tyranny”, taken from their anthemic new album, ‘The Imperious Horizon’, set for release on September 13th via Candlelight / Spinefarm.
“To The Edge of Tyranny” emerges as the third single from their impending album, plunging listeners into the abyss of WINTERFYLLETH’s darkest core with remarkable brevity. With each note, the band reveals the stark realities of a world teetering on the brink of chaos, where the weight of tyranny looms and the struggle for freedom resonates with unsettling clarity.
"Whilst WINTERFYLLETH is known for creating vast, sweeping, landscapes within our music, we also have the ability to draw on other influences within our output. This new single represents the shortest and probably the most ‘direct’ song (lyrically speaking) we have created in WINTERFYLLETH for over 15 years.
"The lyrics speak to a growing sense of dread, fear, and despair in the world. They suggest that there has to come, or perhaps WILL come, a point at which ‘enough is enough’ and people have to push back against the agendas and the power structures within society that try to chip away at the freedoms we all hold dear. But it suggests that there is a fear, and sometimes apathy, within the world that would only lead people to speak up as we get ‘To The Edge of Tyranny’.
"The track is a pause to think about the world and how we all need to pull in the same direction to make it a place we can continue to exist peacefully within…”
Check out WINTERFYLLETH's other singles "Dishonour Enthroned" and "Upon This Shore".
To coincide with the release of their new album, WINTERFYLLETH have also announced they'll be hosting two exclusive in-store events to mark the occasion. The first at Dark Earth Records, in Wallasey (near Liverpool) on Thursday, September 12th (tickets available HERE), and the second is at Raven Records in Camden on Friday, September 13th (tickets available HERE). At both events, you'll be able to meet the band, get a signed copy of vinyl/CD, and hear the album played in full for the very first time.
The forthcoming album 'The Imperious Horizon' features nine new tracks of intense, atmospheric black metal, that further deepen the strength of material in the WINTERFYLLETH arsenal. It's set to be one of the darkest, most enthralling, and most essential records to be released in 2024 and is the first album to feature guitarist and backing vocalist Russell Dobson as a writing member. Russell, who joined the group in 2020 and is also actively involved in the black metal band Necronautical, stepped in following the departure of Dan Capp shortly after 'The Reckoning Dawn.'
The album also features a remarkable guest vocal performance by AA Nemtheanga from Primordial on the track "In Silent Grace". Alan has had a longstanding connection with the band, and his various projects (Primordial/Dread Sovereign) have shared the stage with WINTERFYLLETH on numerous occasions over the years. After discussing collaboration, the opportunity arose on this album when it became evident that the mood and atmosphere of "In Silent Grace" would be a perfect fit for working together. The result is a powerful and expansive track that showcases Alan's distinctive vocal abilities alongside WINTERFYLLETH's emotive songwriting style.
'The Imperious Horizon' was recorded and produced by the legendary Chris Fielding (Primordial, Napalm Death, Conan, Electric Wizard, Fen) at Foel Studios in Central Wales, and the post-production & mastering was overseen by Mark Mynett (My Dying Bride, Rotting Christ) at his Mynetaur Productions suite in Manchester, UK.
'The Imperious Horizon' Track List:
1. First Light
2. Like Brimming Fire
5. The Imperious Horizon
6. In Silent Grace (feat. AA Nemtheanga)
8. Earthen Sorrows
9. The Insurrection
Deluxe Version Bonus Tracks:
10. The Majesty of the Night Sky (Emperor cover version)
11. In Silent Grace (AA Nemtheanga solo version)
British atmospheric black metal pioneers, WINTERFYLLETH, emerged in 2006 and gained immediate attention with their first demo, 'Rising of the Winter Full Moon' (2007). Their rapid rise in the metal underground caught the attention of Profound Lore Records, leading to a record deal and the release of their debut album, 'The Ghost of Heritage,' in 2008. This marked the beginning of their journey to international acclaim. With the release of their second album, 'The Mercian Sphere,' under Candlelight Records in 2010, WINTERFYLLETH solidified their position in the metal realm, propelling them to international success. Subsequent albums, including 'The Threnody of Triumph' (2012), 'The Divination of Antiquity' (2014), and 'The Dark Hereafter' (2016), continued to showcase their musical evolution and storytelling prowess.
In 2017, WINTERFYLLETH commemorated their 10th anniversary with a tour and then in 2018 unveiled their sixth album, 'The Hallowing of Heirdom', a departure from their signature sound as they delved into acoustic folk music - a theme that had previously been explored to a lesser extent on their other albums, but never as a full conceptual album. Drawing inspiration from ancient folklore, pastoral poetry, and early British customs, the album offered a unique and captivating musical experience. Their 2020 release, 'The Reckoning Dawn,' made a significant impact, reaching no #75 on the UK Top 100 albums chart and claiming the #7 spot on the rock/metal charts in the UK. WINTERFYLLETH's commitment to storytelling through music and its innovative fusion of metal with traditional folk influences continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
In late 2023, WINTERFYLLETH was privileged to have a chapter dedicated to the history and impact of the band included in the landmark publication, Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult by Dayal Patterson. A key moment for the band that cements their status as a leading force in global black metal - within what is probably the most important document about the genre of all time.
Over nearly two decades, the band has shared stages with renowned acts such as Enslaved, Behemoth, Decapitated, Emperor, Gaahls Wyrd, Alcest, Cradle of Filth, Primordial, Gaerea, Panopticon and more, gracing festivals worldwide including Prophecy Fest, Inferno, Ragnarok, Roadburn, Wacken Open Air, Hellfest, Summer Breeze, Graspop, and Bloodstock Open Air. Their music has garnered critical acclaim globally, earning them magazine covers and prestigious awards, including a Metal Hammer Golden God.
WINTERFYLLETH are:
C. Naughton – vocals/rhythm guitar
S. Lucas – drums/percussion
N. Wallwork – bass guitar/acoustic guitar/backing vocals
M. Deeks – keyboards/backing vocals/string arrangements
R. Dobson – lead guitar/backing vocals
