Scythia
Formed: 2008
From:
Vancouver,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Scythia News
Below is our complete Scythia news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Scythia Posts Nerd Fest Teaser
As was previously announced, folk metal act Scythia will be headlining the Nerd Fest, which takes place in Vancouver on November 19th at the Rickshaw Theatre. Scythia has now posted a teaser trailer for the festival online, which can be viewed below.
Nerd Fest is a night of medieval fantasy that will showcase local folk metal clans Scythia, Eye Of Odin, and Celestial Ruin along with entertainment ranging from sword fighting, tattoo artistry, burlesque dancing (Tiffany Truth), fantasy multimedia (films), a costume contest, and a multitude of vendors who will showcase unique local-made crafts for medieval enthusiasts.
Scythia To Headline Nerd Fest
Nerd Fest, a night of medieval fantasy, returns to Vancouver on November 19th at the Rickshaw Theatre with local folk metal clans Scythia, Eye Of Odin, and Celestial Ruin. Scythia will be headlining the fest after the band released second studio album "...Of Exile" last month.
Fantasy metal won't be the only entertainment at Nerd Fest; the festival also incorporates everything from sword fighting, tattoo artistry, burlesque dancing, fantasy multimedia, a costume contest and a multitude of vendors whom will be present to showcase their unique local-made crafts for medieval enthusiasts. Tickets are available here.
Dave Khan vocalist/guitarist of Scythia and one of the event organizers of Nerd Fest commented on what fantasy fans can expect: "Nerd Fest is a night dedicated to celebrating our love for all things fantasy. And we will celebrate by making it sexy with burlesque and cool with some really prominent local fantasy bands. We are really stoked to be putting on a multimedia variety night with a theme. It's been a blast organizing it because it's been really easy to garner support. The idea seems like something that really resonates with the sponsors and performers that we are recruiting."
Event details are as follows:
Saturday, November 19, 2011 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
The Rickshaw Theatre
254 E Hastings
Vancouver BC (Downtown)
Min. Age: 19+
Dress Code: Costume preferred
Admission: $15
Scythia Streaming New Album "...Of Exile"
Vancouver's folk metal clan Scythia has officially released the band's sophomore album "...Of Exile" today, and the group is offering the digital release through a "pay what you want" format. Head over to the Scythia Bandcamp page to check out the album.
"...Of Exile is a fantasy concept album that blends storytelling with neoclassical and progressive metal. The album features 10 tracks that are linked together with cinematic sound effects and lush narration showcasing a range of different styles at play from medieval folk to 70's rock and all the way to full-blown power metal," commented vocalist/ guitarist Dave Khan.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Prelude
2. Spirit of the Quest
3. Sleeping Village
4. Forgotten Forest
5. Fallen King
6. Voice of the Sword
7. For the King
8. Fortress
9. Dies Irae II
10. Hobarth's Inn
Scythia Streaming New Song
Vancouver folk metal clan Scythia, which just returned from the recent "Summer Siege" tour, has posted "Voice of The Sword" for streaming online. The track is taken from the upcoming album "...Of Exile," which is set to be released September 23rd. Check out "Voice of the Sword" in the player below.
Scythia Posts Second Summer Siege Clip
The Canadian folk metal clan of Scythia has posted a second behind-the-scenes video from the band's recent Western Canadian Summer Siege Tour. This video, available below, follows the band on its travels through the scenic mountains of the Canadian Rockies along with backstage antics and an acoustic performance at Meow Records in Prince George, BC.
You can check out the previously uploaded first clip at this location. Scythia will also be releasing the new album "...Of Exile" on September 23rd, 2011.
Scythia Posts Tour Video
The Canadian folk metal warriors of Scythia have posted new video from their recent travels on the Western Canadian Summer Siege Tour.
The video chronicles the band's stop at Meow Records in Prince George, BC, an acoustic porch jam, and being rescued by West of Hell & Zimmer's Hole vocalist Chris “The Heathen” Valagao's handy grinder saw during a tour van lock out incident. Check out the clip below.
Scythia will also be releasing the new album "...Of Exile" on September 23rd, 2011.
Scythia Announces Acoustic Show
Canadian folk metal clan Scythia has announced the band will be pillaging Meow Records on August 7th in Prince George, BC at 4pm in promotion of the upcoming sophomore release "...Of Exile." Scythia will be performing an acoustic set at the store, along with exclusive limited edition copies to be signed before its official release on September 23rd. The band will also be performing that same night (August 7th) in Prince George, BC at Third alongside locals Swamp Monsters and The Non-Sholantz. Details on the acoustic show are as follows:
Date: August 7, 2011
Venue: Third, Address: 1157 3rd Ave
Time: 9pm
Cost: $10
Bands: Scythia w/ Swamp Monsters, The Non-Sholantz
You can also check out the Facebook event at this location. The album's track listing and artwork can be viewed below. More...
Scythia Offering Free Song Download
Canada's folk metal act Scythia is currently offering a free download of the song "For the King," which is taken from the group's upcoming album "...Of Exile." You can stream or download the song by heading over to the Scythia Bandcamp page.
"...Of Exile" is set to drop on September 23rd, 2011. You can also find a teaser trailer for "...Of Exile" by heading over here.
The album's track listing is as follows:
1. Prelude
2. Spirit of the Quest
3. Sleeping Village
4. Forgotten Forest
5. Fallen King
6. Voice of the Sword
7. For the King
8. Fortress
9. Dies Irae II
10. Hobarth's Inn
Scythia Posts New Album Teaser
Canadian folk metal clan Scythia has posted a new video teaser for the band's upcoming album "...Of Exile." The video clip can be viewed below, along with the new album's cover artwork and track listing. "...Of Exile" is set to drop on September 23rd, 2011.
Dave Khan, vocalist/guitarist for Scythia, commented on the album: "We are very excited for our upcoming release. This album really defines Scythia's sound through dynamic orchestration, cinematic soundscapes and the use of narration. These elements combine to bring the listener deep into a world of battle and betrayal."
1. Prelude
2. Spirit of the Quest
3. Sleeping Village
4. Forgotten Forest
5. Fallen King
6. Voice of the Sword
7. For the King
8. Fortress
9. Dies Irae II
10. Hobarth's Inn
Scythia Posts Studio Footage Online
Vancouver, Canada progressive metal act Scythia has posted a new studio video online. You can view the first clip in the studio series below.
Scythia Posts Sixth Tour Video Blog Online
Scythia has uploaded a new tour video blog, "Vlog," from last week's stop in Windsor, ON. Over the last six weeks Scythia has been on their "Exiled Across Canada Tour" in promotion of their debut album "...Of War." The album was released on October 5th as a "Pay What You Want Album" via BandCamp.
View the video "Vlog # 6 Scythia in Windsor - Amour?" below:
Remaining Scythia "Exiled Across Canada" tour dates are as follows:
November 5, 2010 - DV8, Edmonton, AB
November 6, 2010 - The Dirty Jersey, Kamloops, BC
November 7, 2010 - Funky Winkerbeans, Vancouver, BC
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Pit Stories: Pirates Know How To Mosh
We've been talking to bands and fans everywhere to get their favorite mosh pit stories. This week Dave Khan of Vancouver, BC-based folk metal band Scythia shares a pit story from a Canadian pirate bar:
2009, year of our lord... We took a ferry across the Straight and played a little show.
The place was called the Cambie and it was an open concept pirate bar, constructed perhaps in one of the last few centuries. It had a particular rustic charm that felt very inviting for Scythia.
We opened our set by explaining who we were and then wasted no time in kicking off into Sailor's Accolade, which was an obvious pick. The seawater in the blood of the inn's patrons began dancing as a pit immediately formed.
The pit was unrelenting for the entire course of our set. Bodies were tossed about the front of the stage. Beer was spilled all over our guitar pedals and best of yet... Our merch booth (which in hind sight was poorly positioned near the stage) was lying completely horizontal with beer, cider and other miscellaneous bar fluids forming a thick coat over every t-shirt and CD.
We finished the set and realized that this crowd threw down. They were indeed pirates and knew the spirit of a primal pit. I shook hands with some of the more dominating pit characters only to be gifted with a combination of blood, sweat and ale.
T'was a fantastic eve of destruction!
Scythia is currently touring Canada on the "Exiled Across Canada" tour. The band also released a new song "Fierce Riders of Scythia" for free on the band's bandcamp page. Check out more of their music there or their MySpace page.
Check back every Tuesday for more pit stories.
Scythia Cancels Date, Changes Venue For Another
Vancouver progressive folk metal band Scythia's Victoria tour date scheduled for Sept 24 at Isabella Theatre has been cancelled. All other dates on the "Exiled Across Canada" tour will continue as announced by 4 man & 2 women contingent with exception of the act's hometown gig in Vancouver. The Vancouver show will now be taking place at Pub 340 on October 14, 2010.
Blending epic storytelling with modern progressive metal to create an interesting dynamic that includes an oboe of death and classical violin. Scythia's ancient and medieval influenced melodies will bring the past back to the present as they ready to brandish their swords and prepare for tour in support of their upcoming album "...Of War."
Scythia Announces Tour Dates and Free Download
Vancouver progressive folk metal band Scythia has announced their "Exiled Across Canada" tour dates set to kick off in Victoria, BC on September 24th. The band will be touring in support of their upcoming release "...Of War," produced by Shaun Thingvold who has engineered on projects with Strapping Young Lad, Fear Factory, Darkest Hour and many more.
“Folk music is definitely more ambient, pure, and beautiful. Metal is intense, raunchy, and driving. The use of both in songs, combined with dynamic contouring, has the ability to take the listener on the kind of journey that rises to mountain peaks and descends into valleys, in a sonic sort of way,” comments vocalist / guitarist Dave Khan.
You can currently download the song "Fierce Riders of Scythia" for free on the band's bandcamp page.
Here are the latest "Exiled Across Canada" tour dates:
September 24, 2010 - Isabella Reader Theater, Victoria, BC
September 25, 2010 - The Cambie, Nanaimo, BC
October 9, 2010 - Pogue Mahones, Kamloops, BC
October 14, 2010 - Century House, Vancouver, BC
October 15, 2010 - Brooklyn Lounge, Kelowna, BC
October 16, 2010 - Voodoo's, Penticton, BC
October 17, 2010 - Vern's, Calgary, AB
October 18, 2010 - TBA, Regina, SK
October 19, 2010 - The Zoo, Winnipeg, MB
October 20, 2010 - Kilroy's, Thunder Bay, ON
October 22, 2010 - Smiling Buddha, Toronto, ON
October 23, 2010 - TBA, Hamilton, ON
October 24, 2010 - TBA, Waterloo, ON
October 25, 2010 - Hard Luck Bar, Toronto, ON
October 26, 2010 - Top Shelf, Ajax, ON
October 27, 2010 - Bar Octobre, Quebec City, QC
October 28, 2010 - Bar Le Magog, Sherbrooke, QC
October 29, 2010 - Le Stage Rock Cafe, Trois Rivieres, QC
October 31, 2010 - Katakombes, Montreal, QC
November 1, 2010 - TBA, Sudbury, ON
November 3, 2010 - Parthenon Pizza, Brandon, MB
November 4, 2010 - TBA, Saskatoon, SK
November 5, 2010 - DV8, Edmonton, AB
November 6, 2010 - The Dirty Jersey, Kamloops, BC
November 7, 2010 - Funky Winkerbeans, Vancouver, BC
