Shadow Kingdom Records has announced January 27, 2023 as the international release date for Iron Void's fourth album, IV, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats.

Consolidating Iron Void's position as proud 'n' pure purveyors of dependable doom metal is the aptly titled fourth album, IV. This new record sees the arrival of "new" drummer Scott Naylor, who's actually been with the band since 2018, and who's renown for his work in Reign Of Erebus, Heathen Deity, and Atra Mors.

Together, this new-look power-trio look back to the old, to Iron Void's roots, and create a stripped-down doom metal album. Whereas Excalibur had a concept encompassing the historical past and legend, IV by contrast takes a long, hard look at everyday matters: real-world themes that are darker and more tangible, particularly in these days of Covid-19 and political unrest across all nations.

Musically, Iron Void match form to content with direct, hard-hitting doom steeped in the old school, but they're equally adept at varying their dynamics whilst retaining their core sound. Like many bands during these dark days, Iron Void had to write the whole album remotely during lockdown using file-sharing software, something Sealey says was admittedly "probably the hardest record to write," since they'd never previously done such before. However, the recorded results of IV burst with energy and personality, proving that these old dogs are anything but tired!

Iron Void - IV artwork and tracklisting:

"Call Of The Void"
"Grave Dance"
"Living On The Earth"
"Pandora's Box"
"Blind Dead"
"She"
"Lords Of The Wasteland"
"Slave One"
"Last Rites"

Listen to "Grave Dance" via the audio player below.

(Photo: Rob Benson - Black Earth Photography)