New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Depicted by her fans as the "metal Enya," LEAH is back with her fifth album, ANCIENT WINTER-a new approach to "holiday music" that celebrates winter themes with a wider appeal. "This is not a Christmas album," states LEAH. "It's an emotional journey into transcendent ideals that will inspire any listeners from anywhere." Due out November 15, ANCIENT WINTER is being released via LEAH's own 'fan-based label'-her self-hosted crowdfunding platform which raised $50K in the initial week of announce. The album was produced by
Oliver Philipps (Everon, Phantasma) and mixed and mastered by Tom Mueller.
Taking a slight departure from her symphonic metal style that's been showcased on her previous four releases-Of Earth and Angels (2012), Otherworld (2013),
Kings & Queens (2015) and The Quest (2018)- LEAH has developed a more atmospheric and ethereal sound by adding new instrumentation such as fiddles and uilleann pipes to present a beautiful harmony of middle eastern feeling with her classic stylings of Celtic folk and fantasy music.
"Redemption," the debut single from ANCIENT WINTER, is out now across all digital platforms and can be heard in the lyric video streaming below. "
Redemption" features a handful of talented guest musicians including Troy Donockley (Nightwish) on Flutes, Pipes and Whistles, Anna Murphey (Cellar Darling, ex-Eluveitie) on the Hurdy-Gurdy and Shir-Ran Yinon (Eluveitie, Epica) on Fiddle/Viola.
LEAH 'Redemption' Official Lyric Video from 'Ancient Winter' Celtic Medieval Holiday Album.
ANCIENT WINTER TRACK LISTING
The Whole World Summons
Light Of The World
Upon Your Destiny
Redemption
The Messenger
Gaudete
Puer Natus
Noel Nouvelet
LEAH has extended the specialized pre-order campaign for ANCIENT WINTER until Sunday,
September 22 at www.ancientwinter.com which includes bundles offering digital, cd and limited-edition vinyl options along with personalized Q&A sessions, hand-made and exclusive merch items and signed posters.
