'The Mercian Sphere' was the 2nd album by Manchester black metal band Winterfylleth. This edition celebrates the album’s tenth anniversary. The album is bookended by the ear-bleeding onslaught of guitars and guttural growls, whilst the midsection gives way to medieval folk-inspired songs. It was the surprising blend that made the album a critical success upon its initial release in 2010.
“When I think about the ever moving train ride of being in a band, it can sometimes be difficult to stop, put your foot on the brake and look backwards at where you have been on the journey to get you to the now,” comments guitarist/vocalist Chris Naughton. “Often you become so focused on what is happening now, and where you are headed creatively, that you don’t pause and think to celebrate your victories along the way. For me, it’s nice to now do that with 'The Mercian Sphere' Ten Year Anniversary Edition, which is, in lots of ways, the album that signified our arrival as a band on the bigger stage; and one that I look back on with the fondest of memories and a great deal of pride.
Many of our fans still consider this to be their favourite of our albums, and with songs like ‘The Wayfarer (Trilogy)’, ‘The Fields of Reckoning’, ‘A Valley Thick With Oaks’ and ‘Defending The Realm’ all becoming mainstays in our live set, this one really became the standard that all of our future albums would have to live up to. We wanted to honour that passing of ten years and have put together a really great package here with new cover art, a deluxe new vinyl and some interesting reflections on the album from all the band members who made it. We hope you enjoy it and can share in this ten year anniversary with us.”
This stunning Gold/White/Black Swirl Vinyl 10th anniversary edition includes a booklet, updated artwork and obi strip. Unforgettable packaging to match the unforgettable music of Winterfylleth!
Double Gold/White/Black Swirl Vinyl Pressing
Tracklisting
Side A:
1. Gateway To The Dark Peak & The Wayfarer Pt. 1 - The Solitary One Waits For Grace
2. The Wayfarer Pt. 2 - Awakens He, Bereft Of Kingsmen
3. The Fields Of Reckoning
Side B:
1. Children Of The Stones
2. The Ruin
3. The Honour Of Good Men On The Path To Eternal Glory
Side C:
1. The Wayfarer Pt. 3 - To Find Solace Where Security Stands
2. When The Woods Were Young
Side D:
1. A Valley Thick With Oaks
2. Defending The Realm
