Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Latvian pagan metal kings SKYFORGER.

According to the label:

Without a doubt Skyforger are one of the leading bands in the worldwide pagan and folk metal movement and finally the Baltic men have found a proper home that will provide them full support to reach global domination.

Skyforger frontman Peter comments on the collaboration with Metal Blade as follows: "For sure this is a new chapter in the bands career. We've come a long way from the underground, so this is definitely a highlight to be recognized by Metal Blade Records, which is known as one of the most hard working and well known labels in the metal music industry."

Skyforger have been tempering their music in the smithy of the Thundergod since 1995. For the last decade, the band has been fighting under the flag of Latvian pagan metal; an extreme blend of traditional Baltic folk music and various metal influences ranging from Norwegian inspired black metal through to 80s-rooted heavy metal. The band's unique combination of ancient and modern influence has given them a wide appeal throughout both the metal and folk scenes, and has brought great variety to their song writing over the course of the five Skyforger albums.

Through the years Skyforger has been busy on stages all over Europe. Behind the belt of Skyforger are already four European tours, many mini-tours and festival appearances and Skyforger is well known for their non-compromising live performances.

Skyforger is:

Peter - lead vocals/guitars

Edgars Zirgs - bass/vocals

Edgars Mazais - drums/percussion

Kaspars - folk instruments/backing vocal

Martins - guitars/backing vocals

Skyforger is currently busy mixing their upcoming new album, Kurbads, which will be released on Metal Blade Records worldwide.

Kurbads is set for release on April 23rd/ 26th via Metal Blade Records in Europe. More details on the recording process and the lyrical content of Kurbads will be announced shortly as well as a brand new song will be posted! Stay tuned.

More on Skyforger here.