Theigns And Thralls
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United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
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Theigns And Thralls Debuts New Lyric Video
Theigns & Thralls, known for their distinctive blend of folk-metal and classic rock, are excited to announce the release of their new official lyric video for "Now My Life Is Done." This track is part of their latest album called "The Keep & The Spire" which is released today and showcases the band's evolution with a heavier and darker tone, devoid of acoustic tracks.
Theigns & Thralls is the brainchild of Skyclad vocalist and songwriter Kevin Ridley, featuring Cruachan and Waylander band members.
Theigns & Thralls continues to push the boundaries of their sound, cementing their position in the global music scene. The new album not only reflects their artistic growth but also offers fans a deeper and more immersive experience.
The initial inspiration for the song "Now My Life Is Done" came from a ‘gavotte’ (French dance) by J.B. Lulley (from around 1686) as well as a poem called "Elegy" by Chidiock Tichborne (1586). This poem was written by him while he was in prison awaiting execution, his words fits the mood of the music perfectly. The song features Alan Averill (Primordial). More...
Theigns And Thralls Shares Debut Album Title Track
Releasing their self-titled debut album on April 8th via Rockshots Records, Theigns & Thralls are sharing their new lyric video for the full-length's second single and title track.
Band founder Kevin Ridley adds about the song:
"I decided early on to have an eponymous album, so the album had the same name as the band, but I also thought to go one stage further and add a song with the same name. As it is the opening song, I wanted it to up-tempo and be anthemic as it also conveys some of the band's underlying philosophy, in terms of its socio-political stance. Again, Dagda’s pipes helped to lift the song and I really enjoyed adding a bit of old-school harmony guitar here."
Theigns & Thralls is the brainchild of Skyclad vocalist and songwriter Kevin Ridley. Originally, it was intended to be an "occasional band" to perform songs from Ridley's back catalogue of songs from Skyclad and his solo album while working around Skyclad’s touring plans. However, when the 2020 global pandemic struck, his plans changed. Being stuck in lockdown, the project became a collaborative recording project building on a few demo ideas. At first, musician friends were contacted to add a bit of violin here and a whistle there. But then things gathered momentum and friends of friends were also asked and players across Europe joined to contribute. The response was, to say the least, overwhelmingly positive and, in the end, twenty-five musicians from bands such as Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Cruachan, Waylander, Celtibeerian, and Metal De Facto as well as solo musicians (new and old acquaintances of Ridley) contributed everything from drums, bass, guitar, violin, whistles, bagpipes to hurdy-gurdy and vocals.
"I think that because a lot of the album was written and recorded in a fairly short space of time, there is a certain feel and continuity to it. There is a blend of Celtic Speed-Punk, Folk-Metal and Classic Rock influences. Added to that, in terms of lyrical content, there is a strong appreciation of history, literature and humanism that comes together." adds Ridley. More...