Following the release of their well-received Border World EP in 2022, Volcandra breathed life into their continually evolving universe of myths and extreme metal fantasy epics across stages in North America. Amassing tours alongside labelmates Tómarúm, multiple solo headline runs, and a support stint with The Convalescence, Volcandra’s dynamic as a unit in 2025 is one of unwavering confidence and lofty ambition.
The band has checked in with a touring update:
“We are excited to announce our first tour of 2025. This May, we venture out into midwestern, east coast and southern regions of the US with Nashville, TN based black metal horror purveyors, Saidan, for Battle Of The Gods!”
Tour dates are as follows:
May
9 – Cincinnati, OH – Madison Live
10 – Milwaukee, WI – Club Garibaldi
11 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
12 – Youngstown, OH – Westside Bowl
13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Green Beacon Gallery
14 – Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
15 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
16 – Brooklyn, NY – The Wood Shop
17 – Washington, D.C. – Pie Shop
18 – Richmond, VA – The Camel
19 – Raleigh, NC – The Pour House
20 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social & Supply
21 – New Orleans, LA – Siberia
22 – Houston, TX – The End
23 – Austin, TX – Valhalla
24 – Dallas, TX – Double Wide
Galvanized by their growing rapport and momentum from the road, The Way of Ancients’ writing process came quickly and naturally to the band in the winter of 2022. Vocalist and lyricist Dave Palenske’s affinity for concept albums led to The Way of Ancients’ creative decision to implement an overarching story, with particular influence from the classic early Diablo video game series as well as the escapism found in sword and sorcery eighties films such as Conan, Clash of the Titans and Excalibur.
Commencing production in January 2023 with Mike Low (Cattle Decapitation, Khemmis, Inferi) at the helm for tracking, mixing and mastering, Volcandra also enlisted Entheos’ Chaney Crabb and Navene Koperweis for drum recording. Further contributions also see choral singing throughout the release from Oubliette’s Emily Low. Whilst The Way of Ancients retains Volcandra’s inclination for melodicism, both in songwriting and production value, guitarists River Jordan and Jamie DeMar’s synergy and growing desire for a more bellicose approach to the blackened aspects of their sound is evident throughout the near 40 minute runtime.
Photo by Patrick Ballard
Source: bravewords.com
