Balyios is an emerging Melodic Folk Metal band from Pretoria (South Africa), expressing fast-paced, melodic guitar riffs accompanied by harmonic orchestras, choirs, flutes and accordion melodies. Since their formation in 2010, they have experienced rapid growth among the local metal community and are about to release their debut album independently in 2012. Despite having very different musical tastes and influences, the band members found a common interest in folk metal and the history of ancient Scandinavian cultures and mythology. Their music has also aired on radio stations such as Voice of Rock and Top Rock Radio (UK).

Band Members:
Ruan Malan – Guitar/ Vocals
Werner Boshoff – Keyboards/ Vocals
Frederik Nagel – Drums

Few days back, they have revealed the artwork and the tracklisting of their debut album ‘Homeward‘ which will be released in a few months.

Tracklist is as follows:

1. Initiation
2. Niflheim
3. Elder Bliss
4. Old Man Maiden
5. Land Van ‘n Duisend Mere
6. Valhalla
7. Witches’ Betrayal
8. Autumn Moon
9. Earth Reborn
10. Homeward
11. Enter Euphoria
12. Conclusion

Check out the artwork of the album HERE

Also, recently the band parted ways with their bassist Louis due to personal reasons. The band made an announcement on their Facebook Page saying, “Guys we have some somber news to share. We have decided to part ways with our bassist Louis. Due to personal reasons he wont be able to further continue the battle with the rest of the brothers, but he will continue the fight on his own for now. Have no fear Homeward is still going forward full steam.”

Louis (ex-bassist) himself also posted, “Personally I would like to thank the lot of you, fans, brother bands with whom we shared a stage and all the others who i have forgotten, t’was epic!”

Listen to Balyios over their ReverbNation Page | Last.fm Page | MySpace Page | Official Website