Iron Kingdom new album coming soon
“Shadows and Dust” leads the latest announcement from Vancouver’s traditional heavy metal force IRON KINGDOM, who have unveiled their new single “Defenders” alongside full details of their sixth studio album. The introduction of the key track marks the beginning of a major new chapter for the band, who continue to champion classic heavy metal with power, precision and emotional depth.
“Defenders” is the first song to be released from “Shadows and Dust,” arriving with a full music video. The track draws inspiration from the Battle of Gdansk and honours the Polish soldiers who resisted invasion for seven days. Vocalist and guitarist Chris Osterman has a personal connection to the story through his family history, which adds emotional weight to the song’s fast, melodic and urgent character.
Artwork And Album Editions
The artwork for Iron Kingdom Shadows and Dust was created by Alan Lathwell and inspired by the track “Blood and Steel” and the Malazan Book of the Fallen series. It depicts an army marching through a harsh landscape, symbolising endurance and determination.
Steel Shark Records will release an exclusive EU double CD limited to 300 copies. Disc one contains the full album, while disc two features a curated best of collection from the band’s previous five releases. A third vinyl colour, limited to 100 copies, will also be available for EU fans.
Track Listing:
1. Defenders
2. Eternal Emperor
3. Dreamless Sea
4. Deadhouse Gates
5. Line Of Fire
6. Blood And Steel
7. Shadow Of Time
8. Dark Demands
9. Starlight
10. Sacred Fire
Special Album release/15th anniversary show
The band will celebrate Shadows and Dust with a headline performance at the Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver on the 5th of June. Tickets are available through Orange Tickets: https://orangetickets.ca/detalles_evento.php?id_evento=2127
Following the launch, the band will tour Western Canada with confirmed appearances at Armstrong Metal Fest and Loud As Hell Open Air Festival.
Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironkingdomofficial
Bandcamp: https://iron-kingdom.bandcamp.com/music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iron_kingdom
Website: https://www.iron-kingdom.com/
Label: https://www.facebook.com/steelsharkrecords/
True North Strong And Heavy Canadian Tour – Iron Kingdom, W.M.D.
https://www.iron-kingdom.com/tour-dates
June 5 – Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw
July 2 – Nanaimo, BC – The Globe
July 3 – Victoria, BC – Lucky Bar
July 4 – Cumberland, BC – The Waverley
July 5 – Powell River, BC – The Carlson Loft
July 17 – Armstrong, BC – Armstrong MetalFest
July 21 – Prince George, BC – Knox Performance Centre
July 23 – Whitehorse, YT – Lefty’s Well
July 24 – Dawson City, YT – The Pit
July 25 – Dawson City, YT – The Pit
July 26 – Whitehorse, YT – TBD
July 28 – Yellowknife, NT – The Underground
July 29 – Fort Smith, NT – Dirty O’ Fergie’s
July 30 – Edmonton, AB – Starlight
July 31 – Drumheller, AB – Loud As Hell Open Air Festival
Aug 1 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre
Aug 2 – Thunder Bay, ON – Bloom Bar + Lounge
Aug 3 – Sudbury, ON – The Lounge 390
Aug 4 – London, ON – Supply & Demand
Aug 5 – Waterloo, ON – Maxwells
Aug 6 – Hamilton, ON – TBC
Aug 7 – Toronto, ON – Bovine
Aug 8 – Montréal, QC – Foufounes Électriques
Aug 9 – TBD – TBD
Aug 10 – TBD – TBD
Aug 11 – Woodstock, NB – Monteith Manor
Aug 12 – Halifax, NS – Gus’ Pub
Aug 14 – Corner Brook, NL – TBC
Aug 15 – St. John’s, NL – The Rockhouse
Aug 17 – Truro, NS – Marigold Cult. Centre (Lobby)
Aug 18 – Quebec City, QC – L’Anti
Aug 19 – Ottawa, ON – Dominion Tavern
Aug 21 – Saskatoon, SK – TBC
Aug 22 – Calgary, AB – Dicken’s
The Band
Max Friesen (Drums) | Chris Osterman (Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar) | Megan Merrick (Lead Guitar) | Leighton Holmes (Bass)
Photo Credit – Cailin Haley
