Winterfylleth

Winterfylleth emerged from Manchester in 2007 as one of Britain's most compelling atmospheric black metal acts, forging a distinctive path that interweaves traditional black metal ferocity with the mystical heritage of the English landscape. Founded by Chris Naughton, the band established itself as torchbearers of a uniquely British approach to the genre, drawing inspiration from Anglo-Saxon history and folklore.

The debut The Ghost of Heritage (2008) on Drakkar Productions immediately showcased the band's signature approach: cascading tremolo passages interwoven with acoustic interludes and atmospheric textures that evoke the ancient woodlands and moors of England. This foundation proved prescient when Candlelight Records signed the band, releasing The Mercian Sphere (2010), which elevated Winterfylleth to international recognition within the atmospheric black metal underground.

The Threnody of Triumph (2012) demonstrated remarkable compositional maturity, with Greg Chandler's production adding layers of depth to increasingly sophisticated arrangements. The album's exploration of medieval English themes through blackened soundscapes established Winterfylleth as masters of their craft. The Divination of Antiquity (2014) further refined this approach, balancing savage blast-beat sections with haunting melodic passages that capture both the brutality and beauty of their conceptual framework.

The transition to Spinefarm Records brought The Hallowing of Heirdom (2018), an album that expanded the band's sonic palette while maintaining their core identity. The integration of folk elements and extended atmospheric sections demonstrated Winterfylleth's ability to evolve without compromising their artistic vision. Their latest offering, The Reckoning Dawn (2020) via Season of Mist, incorporates post-black metal influences and enhanced production values, cementing their position as leaders in contemporary atmospheric black metal.

Discography

2008 - The Ghost of Heritage (Drakkar Productions)
2010 - The Mercian Sphere (Candlelight Records)
2012 - The Threnody of Triumph (Candlelight Records)
2014 - The Divination of Antiquity (Candlelight Records)
2018 - The Hallowing of Heirdom (Spinefarm Records)
2020 - The Reckoning Dawn (Season of Mist)

Important EPs
2009 - Sutton Hoo (Candlelight Records)
2016 - The Dark Hereafter (Candlelight Records)