Irish folk metallers WAYLANDER have issued the following update from vocalist Ard Chieftain O'Hagan:

"It's been a while but hopefully this update won't disappoint. We've managed to survive the ice and snow putting our energies into the creation of the new songs, which are ticking along nicely.

We have decided to entitle the new album, Kindred Spirits. It will contain 8 or 9 songs and will be recorded in Foel Studios in Wales on the first 2 weeks of July. The likes of NAPALM DEATH, ELECTRIC WIZARD and PRIMORDIAL have recorded albums there so we're more than pleased with our choice. The studio is set amid stunning scenery and is owned by Dave Anderson (HAWKWIND) .With several of us being big Hawkwind fans, well, you can say we're a touch on the excited side.

Once again, Listenable will release the album, some time around November is the plan. We're talking with a few tour promoters so hopefully we'll get something booked and give you all the chance to experience us in the live arena. Again, I call for anyone who is a promoter, knows a promoter or even has a contact for a promoter to send us a message. We're determined to play in as many places and as often as we can manage with this album but as we represent ourselves, it isn't always easy.

A touch of sad news to finish. This will be Hugh's last album with us as he's moving to London to attend music college which begins in September. He will continue to write and record with us until we enter Foel and hopefully we'll organise a farewell gig for him before he leaves for college.

So, we need a replacement and are accepting applications now, Please no time wasters. Drop me a line at ardchieftain@hotmail.com.

The much delayed Honour Amongst Chaos shirts are getting closer. I will put it up here just as soon as they're ready.

That's all for now, take care all."

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