Detailierte Künstler Informationen: Waylander

Formed in 1993, Waylander released their debut demo, Once Upon An Era, in early 1995, mixing Irish folk music with extreme metal. Waylander were soon dubbed folk, Celtic and pagan metal.In 1996, with the addition of a full time tin-whistle player, Waylander released their second demo, Dawning of a New Age, which soon gained the band a prominent position in the folk metal scene. This was cemented when Waylander signed to Century Media, and in 1998 their debut album was released, entitled Reawakening Pride Once Lost. A handful of gigs were undertaken to promote this album but label problems and internal strife blunted the potential somewhat. After overcoming some line-up changes, Waylander signed with Blackend Records and released their The Light, the Dark and the Endless Knot album in early 2001. Again internal strife reared up, culminating in numerous line-up changes for several years. Despite this Waylander managed to perform some notable gigs, including the Bloodstock and Day of Darkness festivals, as well as gigs with Ancient Rites, Cathedral, Return to the Sabbat and Skyforger. In 2005, joining original members ArdChieftain O’ Hagan, Michael Proctor, and Den Ferran are Saul McMichael and Gareth Murdock on guitars.

Waylander have inked a deal with Listenable Records and Waylander's new third album, entitled "Honour Amongst Chaos", is "more powerful and beautiful than ever, using a vast array of Irish folk instruments and armed with their passion for metal in its truest form," according to a press release. "Blending epic atmospheres and relentless brutality, 'Honour Amongst Chaos' reflects the heart and soul of pagan warriors worldwideWaylander’s debut album, Reawakening Pride Once Lost, has been re-released by Midhir Records on CD and vinyl.

Current line-up
"Ard Chieftain" Ciaran O'Hagan - Vocals (1993-)
Saul McMichael - Guitar (2004-) (Order of Shadow)
Hugh O'Neill - Guitar (2009-)
Michael Proctor - Bass (1995-)
Den Ferran - Drums (1993-2000, 2001-) (Runecaster)
Dave Briggs - Whistle, Mandolin & Bodhran (2006-) (Runecaster)

Former/past member(s)

Bass:
Jason Barriskill (1993-1995) (Epoch, Putrefy) (R.I.P. 19/02/10 - heart attack)

Drums:
Nick Shannon
Bo Murphy (2000-2001)

Tin Whistle:
Mairtin McCormaic (1996-2002)

Guitar:
Fearghal Duffy
Peter Boylan (1993, 1999-2001)
Owen Boden (2001-2003) (Hexxed)
Dermot O'Hagan (1993-2003)
Kevin Canavan (Gama Bomb)
Gareth "Gaz" Murdock (2005-2008, 2008-2009) (Order of Shadow, Runecaster, Alestorm)
Ade Mulgrew (2008) (Darkest Era)


Discography


Once Upon an Era Demo, 1994
Dawning of a New Age Demo, 1996
Reawakening Pride Once Lost Full-length, 1998
The Light, The Dark and the Endless Knot Full-length, 2001
Honour Amongst Chaos Full-length, 2008

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