NEWS: Iron Kingdom warn of the apocalypse!

Following the announcement of their presence at both Armstrong Metal Fest and Loud As Hell Open Air Festival this summer, it comes as no surprise that Canadian Traditional Heavy Metal masters Iron Kingdom have new material waiting in the wings. The four piece have set a 6th June release date for their sixth studio album “Shadows and Dust“, a date which aligns with the group’s 15th anniversary when they formed in June 2011, and the 82nd anniversary of D‑Day. Alongside the announcement the band have shared a teaser snippet as well as cover artwork by Alan Lathwell (Ancient Empire, Enforcer, Midnight Priest).

Vocalist and guitarist Chris Osterman: “A fantastic collection of songs that will really open up our live sets… it comes from a little bit more of a rock n’ roll edge overall, but there are so many elements hidden within, and I think it will be a real journey to experience it front to back. Lyrically, the album plays in quite a dark realm of topics… but I also think that’s exactly what will make this album accessible to people going through tougher times, and hopefully a place of hope, and to help them see that they are not alone”

Bassist Leighton Holmes: “The newly unveiled cover art draws directly from the song “Blood and Steel”, depicting an army marching across a brutal, unforgiving landscape, some soldiers falling to the elements as others push forward. The imagery was inspired by the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. Many die, many lose hope, and many don’t understand why they do what they do… Life is often like this: we have to go through things that are uncomfortable, even dangerous, to reach the position we need to be to accomplish what it is we are trying to do.”