| WAYLANDER |
|
Northern Irelands Waylander were formed by brothers Ciaran and Dermot O' Hagan in 1993. With the lineup completed by drummer Den Ferran, bassist Michael Proctor and whistle player Mairtin MacCormaic and after two well received demos they signed to Century Media to release their debut.
The album shot to international recognition very quickly but none could have foretold it's importance for the metal scene in the long term. Having spawned hundreds of clones, the album is now a much sought after gem. Waylander went on to sign to Blackend Records (a division of Candlelight/PHD) for their sophomore album. |
|
| HEXXED |
|
Hexxed are a band that are first and foremost original in their creation of dark, evocative and powerful extreme metal.
Hexxed hail from Northern Ireland, a grim patch of dirt on Europe's most western landmass. Guitarist Owen Boden founded Hexxed in '96 with drummer Gerard Bentley; in early '00 the lineup comprising also bassist Gerard Richie and guitarist Ciarán Tracey, previously of...
|
|
| SYMBEL |
|
Symbel is an English Heathen Metal project that began in 2001 with the production of a raw and atmospheric demo tape ( that was not actually released until late 2003). The aim was to create music that reflected the positive and heroic elements of what has become known as European Heathenism, at a time when little was known of the genre.
The following year work began on the debut full length CD, which was released in January 2003 by the label run by fellow Englishmen Forefather. We Drink - Hymns and Counsel of Anglo-Saxon Heathenry was... |
