Hand of Kalliach "Corryvreckan" 12"

Having inked a deal with Los Angeles based Prosthetic Records, HAND OF KALLIACH are preparing to release their sophomore album in early 2024. The Edinburgh-based husband and wife duo have developed a distinctive blend of melodic death metal melded with Scottish folk music, which is showcased beautifully on their upcoming release, Corryvreckan.  The band’s name is borrowed from the legend of the Cailleach, the ancient witch god of winter from Scottish Celtic mythology. The story goes that she lives at the bottom of an enormous whirlpool, Corryvreckan, which lies between some of the western isles of Scotland and lends its name to this album. As the herald of winter, she rises from the depths to wash her plaid (cloak) in the waters of the Corryvreckan. Once washed and restored to a bright white, she casts it across the earth where it lands as snow. This is done at the start of Samhainn (beginning on 31st October, which was the Celtic precursor to Halloween and the name of the band’s debut