Canadian Folk Metal Masters FORSAKEN RITE Unleash Epic Music Video “Call to War” Off Upcoming EP “The Forgotten West” Out Sept 2024
L-R - Forsaken Rite - Räv Dagdrömmare (Keyboard) | Ulfbjorn Weirsson (Bass Guitar) | Adaria Ravencroft (Drums) | Ursa (Female Vocal/Flute) | Emrys Faol (Male Vocal) | Peregyr (Guitar)
Photo Credit: VOH Photography
Forsaken Rite, the symphonic folk metal warriors from the northern plains of Edmonton, Canada, are thrilled to announce the release of their latest music video “Call to War” This powerful and visually stunning video is the second single from their upcoming EP “The Forgotten West”, out this coming September 2024. “Call to War” showcases Forsaken Rite’s signature blend of epic storytelling, intricate musicianship, and high-energy performance, as they explain:
“‘Call to War’ is the finale of The Forgotten West journey. The war party has made it to their destination… for now. They have found villages and life isn’t so bad, it’s different than before, but yet… oh so familiar. But as if destiny had other plans, peace lasts only so long before history begins to repeat itself as new enemy forces move in to take what little the village has left. Call to War is a battle speech and a rallying cry, because this time, we all stay to fight, unlike so long ago, before the journey of The Forgotten West.”
The drums of war are sounding and Forsaken Rite’s final rally cry leads warriors into battle. “Call to War” is a heavy war song led by the power of unclean vocals as clean vocals build the narrative. The song’s bridge is a grand battle speech and a march towards victory climaxing in a multi-layered instrumental and vocal breakdown to round out the EP.
Forged in the cold northern plains of Edmonton, AB, Forsaken Rite has been crafting tales of ancient lore and heroic feats since their formation in 2012. Drawing inspiration from their northern ancestry and the wild landscapes of Canada, the band has built a reputation for delivering electrifying live performances and transporting their audience into fantastical realms. They are recommended for fans of Eluveitie, Nightwish, and Faun.
Watch and listen to the “Call to War” music video via its premiere on Bravewords HERE.
“The Forgotten West” is due out on September 27th, 2024, and will be available for pre-order at https://forsakenrite.bandcamp.com
First single “The Storm” via the following links:
Lyric Video - https://youtu.be/o8qp-l83nAI
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/4a3a8zS
Track Listing:
1. The Forgotten West - 5:01
2. How Long is Forever? - 4:14
3. The Storm - 4:29
4. Fire Circle - 4:19
5. Call to War - 4:12
More info: Facebook.com/ForsakenRite | Instagram.com/forsaken_rite
"“The Northern Saga” is definitely worth checking out as it has some solid songs, strong performances and catchy tracks. Another epic album from north of the border." - Folk-Metal.nl (2017)
“...The conquest based on riffs warriors and vindictive is launched, no prisoners and drink in the skull of our enemies tonight! But FORSAKEN RITE is not just a fight, it’s also a real passion for Scandinavian shamanic atmospheres that are inserted in small touches along the tracks...” (Translated from French) – kaosguards.com (2017)
