Formed in late 2008, Scythia is not your older brother’s metal band. Unless that band had an oboe of death, echoes of thunder, and a knack for writing folk metal tunes. So what is Scythia? At the most primitive level, it is epic storytelling set to modern progressive metal. With a whole lot of dynamic, intense goodness, of course.

Taking its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with a painting of Nordic/Russian warriors riding bears while brandishing swords, Scythia not only “gives the painting musical significance,” but it is also “the name of an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia.

“The melodies used in our music have a very ancient, sometimes medieval sound, so I wanted to attribute them to an ancient civilization,” says Khan.

Perfecting its unique, “meeting in the middle of intensities” sound, Scythia releases its debut, "...Of War" produced by Shaun Thingvold who has engineered on projects with SYL, Fear Factory, Darkest Hour and many more. Now, following some line-up changes, Scythia is back and its members are ready to brandish their swords on tour.

“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,” says Khan.

Scythia Post Free Download "Voice of The Sword" From Upcoming Album "...Of Exile"

Vancouver's folk metal clan Scythia whom have just returned from their recent "Summer Siege" tour have announced they will sharing with fans their latest track "Voice of The Sword" for free download from their upcoming album "...Of Exile" set to be released September 23rd.

Free download link for "Voice of The Sword" available via their youtube stream of the track

“…Of Exile” is a story album that that tells the tale of a Scythian king deceived by those closest to him and his journey to reclaim his throne with his possessed sword and remaining loyal knights. Forging musical influences from folk and prog metal along with classical complements from instruments such as the Oboe of Death, cello and trumpet, "...Of Exile" takes the listener on a musical adventure to the land of Scythia. The record was produced and mixed by Shaun Thingvold who has engineered on albums with (Strapping Young Lad, Zimmer’s Hole, Lamb of God, Fear Factory).

In additional news, Scythia will be sharing the stage on Monday, September 5th in Vancouver, BC at the Rickshaw Theatre with Norwegian black metal bands Vreid and Kampfar plus Montreal's Necronomicon as part of "The Black Path of North America" tour.

Summer Siege Tour Video Pt. 2

"... Of Exile Teaser Video

Free Download - For The King - http://scythia.bandcamp.com/track/for-the-king-free-download

Track Listing:

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

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BLANK TV Posts Folk Metallers SCYTHIA's 4th Red Wizard Episode

Blank TV has posted the fourth installment of Vancouver folk metallers Scythia's five part "Red Wizard" mini-series.

The series was filmed during their fall 2010 "Exiled Across Canada Tour" in promotion of their debut album "Of War" and follows the warriors on their epic adventures encountering the evil red wizard.

Scythia will be hitting the studio to record their follow up album in the coming months. Title and track listing of the album will be announced in 2011 along with tour dates.

Folk Metallers Scythia Reveal Episode 3 of Red Wizard Series on Blank TV

Vancouver folk metallers Scythia have revealed episode 3 of their 5 part Red Wizard mini series on Blank TV.

The episode chronicles Scythia's encounter with the red wizard once again as he searches for his castle keys and unleashes balls of fire against those in his path.

The mini series captures Scythia’s encounters with the evil Red Wizard during their fall 2010 "Exiled Across Canada Tour" that was in support of their debut "...Of War".

Past episodes:
Episode 1:

Episode 2:

Upcoming show dates

Feb 19 – Vancouver – Rickshaw – Cthulhupalooza II fest w/ The Thickets
Feb 26 – Vancouver – Funky Winkerbeans w/ Makaria

Updated Sunday, 4 September, 2011 10:50 PM