LEAVES' EYES SHARE MYTHS OF FATE 2024 UK / EUROPEAN TOUR TRAILER

Viking metallers Leaves' Eyes will kick off their Myths Of Fate 2024 UK / European Tour on March 14th in Birmingham, UK. It will feature Northtale, Metalite and Catalyst Crime, and will wrap up on Spril 13th in Berlin, Germany.

The band has releassed an official tour trailer, which can be viewed below.

Tour dates are as follows:




March
14 - Birmingham, UK - Asylum
15 - Glasgow, UK - Slay
16 - London, UK - The Dome
17 - Manchester, UK - Academy 3
19 - Nürnberg, Germany - Hirsch
20 - Solothurn, Czech Republic - Kofmehl
21 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
23 - Osnabrück, Germany - Bastard Club
24 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser
26 - Darmstadt, Germany - Centralstation
27 - München, Germany - Backstage
29 - Madrid, Spain - Moby Dick
30 - Porto, Portugal - Hard Club

April
1 - Barcelona, Spain - La Nau
2 - Milano, Italy - Legend Club
3 - Vienna, Austria - Szene
4 - Budapest, Hungary - Analog Music Club
5 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Joy Station Club
6 - Bucharest, Romania - Fabrica
7 - Cluj Napoca, Romania - Form Space
8 - Krakau, Poland - Kamienna 12
9 - Warsaw, Poland - Hydrozagadka
10 - Gdansk, Poland - Drizzly Grizzly
11 - Hamburg, Germany - Headcrash
13 - Berlin, Germany - Orwohaus



Leaves' Eyes recently revealed first details about a new album to be released in 2024 via AFM Records.



The band's ninth studio offering will be titled Myths Of Fate. Says Leaves' Eyes band mastermind and singer, Alexander Krull: "Finally the time has come and we can present you our new video 'Forged By Fire'! We played 'Forged By Fire' on stage at Wacken as a world premiere and the song was enthusiastically celebrated by the fans! Here's the video with an awesome storyline about the legendary Tyrfing sword and a fiery performance in the truest sense of the word! With 'Forged By Fire' we are starting a series of videos with the magical theme of the new album Myths Of Fate! Are you ready to travel with us into the world of sagas?"

"Forged By Fire" is available on all digital platforms here. Watch the video below:



Leaves' Eyes have always played in a league of their own. The international group has toured all populated continents, playing concerts in more than 50 countries, frequently reach top positions in the album charts and with every output they deliver a multimedia masterpiece when it comes to video clips and artwork. Their live shows are spectacular events with breathtaking stage scenery, including a Viking ship or even the “Swords In Rock” monument from Norway. Leaves' Eyes have been setting world history to music and undeniably, by doing so, have raced to the top of the symphonic metal tree.

With “The Last Viking”, the 2020-monumental-piece of Leaves' Eyes, they set up their own musical monument that is just as captivating and strong as the saga of the last Viking King itself. They even surpassed their own standards with an original film documentary, “Viking Spirit” from 2021. Filmed worldwide, the growing Viking re-enactment scene has been visually praised here, while fronter Alex and the band became part of this community, long ago. “The Last Viking” fuelled expectations what these geniuses will come up next with. Now, "Forged By Fire" is a more than exciting harbinger of their new album "Myths Of Fate" to be unleashed in 2024. Watch out for more details, pre-sale info and much more, to follow in the days ahead.

Leaves' Eyes is:

Elina Siirala - Vocals
Alexander Krull - Vocals
Micki Richter - Guitar
Luc Gebhardt - Guitar
Joris Nijenhuis - Drums

(Photo - Stefan Heilemann)

ALTERNATIVEFOLKFOLK METALLIVE REVIEWSPUNK

On a night where Manchester is jam packed full of people celebrating the Chinese new year, the main hub of entertainment is at the wonderful venue; The Deaf Institute. Whilst outside the venue we see a wonderful cultural celebration, it is inside where another culture is on display, and this time it is that of the Irish. Off the back of their incendiary sophomore album; Mind Yourself, Irish quartet; THE SCRATCH put on a headline show to remember.

Ispini Na Heierann live @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester. Photo Credit: Sabrina Ramdoyal Photography

In what was very much an Irish affair, ISPINI NA HEIERAN (or The Sausages of Ireland to the uninitiated) took to the stage to an already packed venue to treat our ears to the sultry sounds of Ireland. Armed with guitars, fiddles and a saxophone, they kick off the night’s proceedings with a classic Irish tune; The Kesh Jig which has the audience bobbing along straight from the off, quickly winning over the hearts of the crowd with their Shane McGowan-esque mannerisms. Throughout their short set, the banter with the audience is plentiful as they storm through more traditional Irish tunes and a few of their own. Their track Beeswing gets the biggest cheer of the night and deservedly so. It’s a beautiful folk ditty that makes you feel you’re watching in a tavern in the Irish countryside lit up only by fire. They were the perfect band to open up for THE SCRATCH.

Rating: 8/10 The Scratch live @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester. Photo Credit: Sabrina Ramdoyal Photography

Taking to the stage shortly afterwards, THE SCRATCH delivered a show for the ages in what was an all out assault on the senses in the best ways possible. It’s a very different tone to what the support act gave us but the energy in the crowd somehow doubled as soon as the first chords were struck. Opening on the utterly thunderous track; Banshee, it’s clear we’re in for a special night. From the off, the audience is in full voice and ready to turn The Deaf Institute into a battlefield. Ploughing into the next song; Cheeky Bastard is what a love child between IDLES and FONTAINES D.C would sound like. This song in particular ups the ante to higher levels and is met with utter elation from the crowd as the band continue to go at 100mph.

Three songs into the show, the crowd is already proving why Mancunian crowds are often considered some of the best crowds by bands who come through on tour. Their energy matched that of THE SCRATCH showing they were there to well and truly party the night away. Quite a few times throughout the show, members of the band would gaze out in awe at how well the crowd was receiving them which spurred them on even more.

As they continue to barrel through their ferocious set, tracks such as Excuse and Good Slap continue the levels of intensity. However, half way through the set we come to a welcome moment of respite as the band play one of their more subtler pairing of tunes for the night. Up first is Trom 1 (The Harrowing Sun), a foreboding sounding tune that almost has a sinister feel to it. Whilst still maintaining the heaviness that has been on display throughout the night, it does sort of conjure images of misty Irish landscapes from centuries gone by. The Scratch live @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester. Photo Credit: Sabrina Ramdoyal Photography

Up next is Trom 2 (A Slip In The Wind), which is believe or not, one of their quieter tunes, The climax of the song however sees the high levels of intensity return as its finale builds up and up before reaching its thunderous crescendo. Whilst cover songs at a gig can sometimes feel like a cop out, THE SCRATCH throw out two covers by THE POGUES and THE DUBLIENRS which does almost feel right. Tracks; Sally MacLennane and McAlpine’s Fusiliers go down incredibly well amongst the predominantly Irish crowd and have some of the loudest sing-alongs of the night. THE SCRATCH remain respectful with both songs whilst giving them their own twist.

As we get toward the back end of the set, we are bombarded with the blistering anthem; Blaggard. With riffs that sound like early SLIPKNOT, the audience once again furiously moshes like there is no tomorrow, with frontman Daniel Lang taking a moment to command the audience to make a wall of death which they do instantly, once again the standing area of The Deaf Institute resembles a battlefield than a concert venue. Finishing the night on the hit; Another Round, sees the entire venue in unison singing along in what felt like a last hurrah with everyone up and dancing all joined in unison which almost felt spiritual on some level. It was truly a sight to behold.

If you’ve never seen THE SCRATCH before, you need to add them to your concert bucket list. With quite a lot of bands being very similar sounding these days, they offer something very different. Giving 100% at each show they’ve given, they’re an act not to be missed. When you see them take to the stage with acoustic guitars and a cajon drum, you wouldn’t expect them to make such a noise but they will absolutely melt your face with exquisite fusion of traditional Irish folk and metal music. It will truly be one of the greatest nights of your life that will leave you with a wonderful high not brought on by drugs, but by pure elation at what you’ve just seen.

Rating: 9/10

Check out our photo gallery of the night’s action in Manchester from Sabrina Ramdoyal Photography here:

























































































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