Sweden’s Stygian Fair will be releasing its new album entitled „Aradia“ this coming August via Rockshots Records. It is the band’s fourth full-length and follows „Equilibrium“ (2021), „Nadir“ (2020), and the debut „Panta Rei“ (2018).
Formed originally in Umeå, Sweden, Stygian Fair’s new album „Aradia“ features new vocalist/guitarist Andreas Stoltz (Binary Creed, Hollow) along with Emil Holmqvist (Guitar), Anders Hedman (Bass), and P-O Jonsson (Drums). The music is heavy, pondering, and a unique blend of new and old, heavy epic metal.
Featuring 10 tracks of assorted AOR melodic metal, „Aradia“ will touch and transport listeners to a place where melodies, words, and musicianship become emotion and images.
„We rely on good melodies and the rhythm section is, as from the beginning, vital to the band’s sound. Now that Andreas is in the band there is more room to play around with the guitar parts, so that might be something different on this album. But we think that old fans won’t be disappointed with Aradia!“
„Aradia“ is a monument of honest metal. The band has no ambition of jumping aboard any current music fads but does whatever they like and feel works when they play together. There are softer songs and heavier songs, but all of them will convey something to fans, especially those who enjoy Rush, Memento Mori, or Tad Morose.
“Aradia is one of those albums you’ll return to many, many times. We’ve made it heavy, metal, and totally honest. There’s beauty here, there’s sadness, anger, loss, and longing. Things you’ll be able to relate to. That’s important to Stygian Fair since you’re important to us. Why else would we be doing this? We’re really pleased with the diversity of the songs: plenty of heavy guitars, drums that propel and persuade, a bass that moves and grooves plus of course singing that speaks to your soul in whispers and screams. We think you’ll like it!” adds the band.
Today, the band shares their new music video for the second single „Masters of The Sea“.
“Since we come from Sweden we are most likely descendants of Viking warriors. Perhaps that’s why we wrote this song and also tried to compensate a bit for all the pillage and such by switching perspectives during the chorus to the victims. This song is a must for anyone who finds songs about swords and drake-ships hard to resist.” adds the band.
Watch and listen to the „Masters of The Sea“ at the following links:
Music Video:
Spotify:
Stygian Fair is:
Andreas Stoltz: Vocals, Guitar
Emil Holmqvist: Guitar
Anders Hedman: Bass
P-O Jonsson: Drums
More info: Rockshots.eu | Facebook.com/stygianfair