Russian epic doom metal band Scald return with new EP »Relics«; out September 4th via Cruz Del Sur Music!

Yaroslavl, Russia based epic doom metal band Scald return with their new EP, »Relics«, which will be released on September 4th, 2026 via Cruz Del Sur Music.

Listen to the first two tracks »Falcon« and »Master Of Tundra« on Bandcamp!

Tracklist:
01. Master Of Tundra
02. Ravens
03. Flame
04. Falcon
05. Sokol

Scald’s »Relics« EP will be released on September 4, 2026 by Italian label Cruz Del Sur Music.

Pre-order »Relics« CD/LP now:
cruzdelsurmusic.com | scaldepicdoom.bandcamp.com

The band elaborates: “This EP opens a new chapter in Scald’s history. We were joined by Hrafn – a magnificent singer famous for his work with Vendel (Russia). He can truly do justice to Agyl’s legacy which we present to you in »Relics«.

Three of the five songs – »Master Of Tundra«, »Ravens«, and »Flame« – were written after the recording of the legendary album »Will Of The Gods Is Great Power« (spring 1996 – fall 1997, the year Agyl died). We decided then to step away from traditional epic doom and, as an experiment, create songs with a more diverse style while still maintaining the original Scald atmosphere.

When writing these three songs, we were inspired by the work of the Norwegian Sami singer Mari Boine and in particular her album »Leahkastin«, progressive metal bands Fates Warning and Dream Theater, as well as Sanctuary’s album »Into The Mirror Black« and the magnificent singer Warrel Dane with his soulful vocals.

These songs had never been recorded in a studio before, but they were occasionally performed at Scald concerts in the past. Our fans from all over the world kept asking us when we will finally record and release these songs.

So here you go – this EP is for all of you who waited for it all these years! Your support is priceless, we could never do this without it!

The song »Falcon« was written by Agyl for his pre-Scald band called Ross, in 1991-1992. To honor the memory of this great vocalist, we decided to record a cover version of this song, and on »Relics«, in addition to the English version, we recorded it in Russian – »Sokol«, the language Agyl performed it in.

Scald are beyond politics! Always were, always will be.”

Scald is:
Hrafn – Vocals
Harald – Guitars
Karry – Guitars
Velingor – Bass
Ottar – Drums / Percussion

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well