Dave Khan, Guitarist and Vocalist for Canadian Medieval folk metal band Scythia.
- Dave Khan talks about Influences.
- The importance in Medieval music.
- We talk about touring.
Scythia Biography
Like a charging bear, since 2008 Scythia have been playing some of the most epic progressive metal with a twist of folklore. Each member, while bringing their own style, they have coined their own sound while drawing from different genres. Scythia’s album, tracks, and performances features rich, poetic storytelling, and an epic tale that captures the imagination of all who are privy to its lyrical melody. Because of this, and touring like a cavalry of nomads, they have taken the independent scene by storm as they gather more and more fans both domestically and internationally.
Scythia acquired its name from vocalist/guitarist Dave Khan’s infatuation with a painting of Nordic/Russian warriors riding bears while brandishing swords. Scythia not only gives the painting musical significance, but it is also the name of an ancient empire spanning from the Caucasus through Russia, and even into eastern Scandinavia. Since then Scythia has kept an eye on the future, and constantly are growing and increasing their impressive discography.
Scythia delivered their first album “Of War” in 2010 where the band’s distinctive sound was forged, which carried on to their next release “Of Exile”. Scythia, a very ambitious, technically and sophisticated band that continue to rapidly grow and tour across Canada. While recording their third release, “For The Bear”, their sole purpose was to bring great melodic metal to the table, which in response has received nothing but a sensational response in the media and radio. Most of all they did not forget their fans, new and remnant from their earlier years.
“For The Bear” is a seven-track EP, that steps aside from the orchestration and central concept of its predecessors and has a faster, more aggressive, and is far more tighter. Their constant and rapid growth and talent as a unique band is undeniable.
- Scythia Interview 2012 Guitarist Dave Khan For The Bear
- Scythia Interview january 2011 Guitarist Dave Khan talks Of Exile Album