FORGED IN BLACK prepare to release 'Ten Years At The Forge'
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Ten years of heavy metal, ten years of British steel, ten years at the forge...Over the last decade Forged In Black have released two full length albums and three EPs. They’ve played Hammerfest with Sepultura and Bloodstock with the Scorpions. They’ve played shows alongside the likes of Demon, Diemonds, Praying Mantis and The Three Tremors and worked with two of the best producers in the business; the much missed Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy etc) and Romesh Dodangoda (Motörhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Bullet For My Valentine etc). These first ten years have been one hell of a ride!
Forged in Black have decided to mark this milestone in their career with the release of a special digital only compilation album, that brings together the title tracks from all their past releases, including the rare 2014 single, The Exodus. All the tracks have been remastered by one half of the band’s guitar team, Chris Bone, while his partner in six string crime, Andy Songhurst has designed some superb artwork to represent the release. Every band member has contributed to the notes which accompany Ten Years At The Forge, offering their thoughts and reflections on the songs and their memories of recording them. Available only at the Forged In Blackbandcamp page and for a limited time at the ‘name your price’ tariff, this collection gives a brilliant overview of the Forged In Black catalogue, showing the band’s development over the years and just why they are rated so highly by their fans and the music press. From the band’s anthem, ‘Forged In Black’ itself, through to ‘Descent Of The Serpent’, the title track of their 2019 album for Fighter Records, every note on Ten Years At The Forge is utterly essential heavy metal.
If you have yet to make the acquaintance of Forged In Black, named ‘the next big thing in metal’ in Powerplay Rock & Metal Magazine, then this is the perfect opportunity. Don’t waste another second metalheads – on May 26th, join us at the forge!
Track Listing:
1 – Forged In Black 2 – The Tide 3 – Exodus 4 – Fear Reflecting Fear 5 – Sinner Sanctorum 6 – Descent Of The Serpent
Genre: Heavy Metal For fans of: Judas Priest | Candlemass | Grand Magus | Malice
FORGED IN BLACK – TEN YEARS AT THE FORGE LABEL: INDEPENDENT RELEASE RELEASE DATE: 26 MAY 2020
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Lead Vocals Andy Songhurst - Guitars Kieron Rochester - Bass and Vocals Chris Bone – Guitars Kev Rochester – Drums
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO
Forged in Black began in early 2009 with the aim of re-inventing traditional heavy metal with a unique contemporary edge. Operatic vocals lead the charge and are backed by dark, hard-hitting music that includes: full-throttle thrash; epic guitar harmonies; crushing doom riffs and aggressive guttural vocals. The band’s live show embodies the energy of the music by delivering copious amounts of head-banging; charismatic stage presence and much crowd involvement.
Consistently impressing audiences and promoters across the country, Forged in Black has secured higher profile shows along with a host of positive reviews. The most notable show played so far took place at Bloodstock Festival 2012 where the band played under their previous name Merciless Fail; having won the Metal to the Masses and Band Quest competitions.
Other noteworthy shows include: the main stage at Red Roar Festival 2012 (playing alongside bands such as Praying Mantis and Breed 77); Metal Gods Festival2013 (featuring Beholder and Savage Messiah); main support to Skreamer at Camden Underworld; main support to Beholder on the Southend leg of their Order of Chaos tour and most recently slots at the Relentless Garage and Camden Barfly.
Forged in Black releases include the self-titled debut album “Forged in Black.” Originally released under their previous name, Merciless Fail, in late 2011, the album was well received by critics and fans alike. This was followed by the 2013 EP, The Tide which displays the development of the band’s sound and includes tracks which have become a staple part of the band’s live show.
The band has worked with acclaimed producer Romesh Dodangoda (Motorhead, Sylosis, Bullet for my Valentine) for the recording of the single,The Exodus. The single was released in tandem with the band’s first music video. Forged in Black has most recently worked with late great mega producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Yngwie Malmsteen) for the creation of the EPs Fear Reflecting Fear and Sinner Sanctorum. The band released four videos from this release and received a host of positive reviews. Further information about our most recent releases can be found here: http://imperativepr.co.uk/management-forged-in-black.html
Forged in Black have most recently recorded a new album, working with some huge names in the metal industry. Watch this space for further details.
DISCOGRAPHY
Forged in Black - 2013 The Tide - (EP) 2013 Fear Reflecting Fear - (EP) 2016 Sinner Sanctorum - (EP) 2017 Descent of the Serpent - 2019 Ten Years at the Forge - (Compilation) 2020
