Virginia-based heavy rock band VALKYRIE will see the release of its sophomore album this July. The band – driven by brothers Jake and Pete Adams (also of fast-rising rock unit BARONESS) – will release Man Of Two Visions on July 6th via MeteorCity Records.

Founded in 2002 in Lexington, VA, Valkyrie's twin harmonized guitar leads and clean dual vocals display a "musical telepathy" that only brothers can achieve. With a strong nod to classic doom and traditional heavy metal, Valkyrie's "genre transcending" sound pays homage to classic heavy rock bands like DEEP PURPLE and THIN LIZZY, while simultaneously bringing to mind the pastoral and organic sounds of 70’s innovators WISHBONE ASH and JETHRO TULL. With no regard to image or retro-rock posturing, Valkyrie's true, classic heavy metal assault, impressive live shows and soul-stirring conviction has amassed the quartet an army of loyal enthusiasts.

Since the launch of its first tour in 2004, Valkyrie has been cultivating a presence in the heavy rock and doom metal underground with live dates throughout the east coast. In addition to playing hundreds of shows in the space of a few years on the regional circuit, the band has made its name via appearances at respected national music festivals such as the 20 Buck Spin Fest (in Washington DC), the Templars of Doom (in Indianapolis, IN), the Stoner Hands of Doom Fest (in Mesa, AZ), the Emissions from the Monolith (in Austin, TX), the Alehorn of Power Fest (in Chicago, IL) and the Doom or be Doomed Fest (in Baltimore, MD).

Valkyrie self-released two demos and a seven inch record over the course of 2004-2005 and in 2006, saw the release of its self-titled debut, which was engineered by Chris Kozlowski. Now with a fully realized vision and a wealth of hard earned experience under its belt, the band has created an album that will resonate deeply with its diehard supporters and impact new music fans with a bold statement of intent.

The tracklisting for Man Of Two Visions is as follows:

'Running Out'

'Dawntide’s Breeze'

'Green Highlander'

'Apocalypse Unsealed'

'False Dreams'

'The Gorge'

'Man Of Two Visions'

Valkyrie’s sound will find appeal with fans of early PENTAGRAM and classic JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN as well as modern day proto-rock practitioners such as WITCHCRAFT and GRAVEYARD.

A taste of what Man Of Two Visions holds in store can be sampled now as the new Valkyrie tracks 'False Dreams' and 'Dawntide's Breeze' can be heard now at this location.

Valkyrie’s self-titled debut album will also be reissued by MeteorCity on July 6th.

"It is great to be working with Meteor City on the release of both of our albums,” said Jake Adams when asked for comment. “The label is doing a great job of spreading the word about these releases. There are some very strong songs on Man of Two Visions and we are glad that more people can have access to the album now."

In celebration of the proper release of Man Of Two Visions, Valkyrie will embark on a summer US tour, set to kick off on July 23rd in Harrisonburg, VA. Joining the band on the road will be Maryland doom unit EARTHRIDE. The 15 city tour’s official admat can be viewed below.

Tour dates:

July

23 - Harrisonburg, VA - Blue Nile (with Earthling, Realm of Zion)
24 - Richmond, VA - The Triple (with Windhand, Realm of Zion)
25 - Virginia Beach, VA - Chicho`s 29th Street (with Beaten Back to Pure, Freedom Hawk)
26 - Baltimore, MD - Golden West Cafe (with The Pilgrim)
27 - Pittsburgh, PA - 31st St Pub (with Argus)
28 - Columbus, OH - The Summit (with The Eye)
29 - Athens, OH - Union Bar (with Bible of the Devil)
30 - Indianapolis, IN - Melody Inn (with Bible of the Devil, Apostle of Solitude)
31 - Chicago , IL - The Subterranean (with Baroness, Torche)

August

2 - Rochester, NY - The Bug Jar (with Orodruin)
3 - Northampton, MA - The Elevens (with Black Pyramid, Hot Black and Blue Aside)
4 - Allston, MA - Great Scott (with Black Pyramid, Elder and Phantom Glue)
5 - Providence, RI - The 201 (with Black Pyramid)
6 - Wallingford, CT - Cherry Street Station (with Black Pyramid, Night Bitch)
7 - New York, NY - Ace of Clubs