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Long before Asiirha or Astraeus were born, Ciar and Ifreann were thick as thieves, as it were. Well loved by their sire, constantly pushed by their dam, and chosen later in life to be two of King Burdohk’s personal soldiers, they were well known and celebrated warrior twins.

What was little known however was the passion the pair shared for reading and education. Most of their earnings from the King himself’s own hoards would often be split down the middle, with both donating to the great library in the college of Kurosia. Often anonymously.

During and after their years spent in the college classes themselves, the twins memorized every space, every nook and cranny of the library. They knew where to find books from every sections, all the rarely touched sections, and all the hidden alcoves where they could read in peace.

 Reading was something both the pair passed on to their sons; and though it pained her to relive the memories of her youth spent discovering the most private alcoves, Ciar shared all of these with her son, and this is where they spent most of their time bonding during his childhood and teen years.

Bastet Abad~

Games, Brrraaains & A Head-Banging Life are very pleased to bring you an interview with old school thrashers, Ifreann.

    1. How did you get started as a band?

Ifreann formed in 2015 by rhythm section, and best friends, Euan Henderson & Jacob Nicolson. Later joined by Ian Gil on vocals, and two ex-guitarists, Ifreann have gigged non-stop since 2017, recorded 3 EPs, and filmed two music videos.…

MOD: Ciar and Ifreann were thick as thieves for most of their lives. They were twins and had a silent form of communication all their own, cultivated over the years of training and combat experience they’d shared. They were very much a package deal, though sometimes their teachers would separate them on purpose in the event that one of them was incapacitated or killed. Both were strong on their own, but it was said that the two could kill unlike any duo ever witnessed in generations.

Ifreann and Ciar would sometimes insinuate that they had a telepathic bond, and this may or may not have been true. It wasn’t until Ifreann was tasked with bringing Titus’s meals that the cracks began to form in their relationship. As she herself was currently entering in a breeding contract with Maeldun, Ciar had to be apart from her sister most nights, and it wasn’t until a day before she freed Titus that Ifreann told her sister everything. Ciar later told Asiirha that she thinks it was to try and get Ciar to talk her out of what she was doing, that subconsciously Ifreann was asking for her to help break away from the hold Titus had on her. But at the time Ciar was too furious and trying to decide how she would deal with telling not only her King, but her parents that her sister had been sleeping with the enemy, quite literally. By the time she recognized her twin’s plea for help, it was too late. She’d told everyone, and while gathering a small group of soldiers to lock Ifreann up and execute Titus early, the pair had made their escape.

MOD: Ciar and Athrenna were around the same age, and Ciar (along with Ifreann) became one of Burdohk’s closest and most trusted soldiers. I think Athrenna recognized in others their emotional weak points (as evidenced when Athrenna pinpointed that Kurogh’s desire to become king was due to his jealousy towards Asiirha, which even Asiirha didn’t know about until he returned to Kurosia after Athrenna died/Kurogh was king). She likely pinpointed this in Ciar, multiple times, which I’m sure Ciar found disconcerting. Only Ifreann really understood her wholly, but Athrenna seemed to know that Ciar’s desire to impress her mother was why she pushed herself so far. Ciar thought that Athrenna was a little too smart for her liking, mostly because it made her uncomfortable that someone could make her feel emotionally vulnerable without really knowing her. But they did get along beyond that, Ciar would just always excuse herself whenever Athrenna would try to pinpoint her emotional weakness. (Athrenna likely teased Ciar too about how her eyes would always stray to her own harem.)

As for the previous queen, I’m not entirely sure. I think that they likely knew of her, but never met her; Ciar and Ifreann became personal soldiers around the time of Athrenna’s coronation, meaning she was the one they interacted with the most. I also don’t know what Weird’s plans for the queen before Athrenna were/are.

And as for when Titus was held, it was after Athrenna’s coronation. Titus was held captive during the same few months that it took for Ciar to become pregnant with Asiirha, and Ifreann to become pregnant with Astraeus.

MOD: Ifreann Cred’vel was Astraeus’s mom and Titus’s last mate yes! Cordelia Deepfin was a Water Chroma and his mate before Ifreann, and ended their bond after he was captured and she learned of the atrocities he’d committed. I don’t have a picture of Cordelia yet, but here’s what Ifreann looked like:

GIG PREVIEW:  Heavy Scotland MIND 2017 Second Heat

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So a Metal horde of great bands coming to wreak havoc on the fair city of Edinburgh this April! Heavy Scotland festival; with an epic selection of bands on the bill Including Behemoth, Arch Enemy, Finntroll, Destruction, Grave,  and so many, many, more! But, there one slot that is unfilled. And What is the best way to decide what band to make it the opening band In this monster festival?  To have a BATTLE OF THE BANDS competition of course!

So to help out and give you metalheads a guide to what to expect to at this show; I’ve decided to have a mini competition of my own. 1 track each has been sent in from each of the bands battling it out, and it’s up to me to choose among them and try to predict who will win the night! Totally unscientific I know, but what the hell! eh?

First up though congratulations to victors of the last battle Lucifers Corpus & Corrupt The System. 

Through to the final they go!

So lets the part 2 of the competition begin!

Okay, so I have no idea who is going to play in what order I’m going go by on the flyer above!

Ifreann

Solid track thrash metal is presented here, angry sounding with a few hints towards the power metal like a thrash metal 3 inches Of Blood. Ignoring the very mild if even noticeable bedroom style production on this track these dudes sure know how to write a strong tune!

https://www.facebook.com/Ifreann-141215109398027

Satiracy

Even throwing in a few also guttural vocals, and even a few blast beats this band has thrown in a great blend of thrash and melodic death metal. There really is something for everyone here, but mostly sore necks! 

https://www.facebook.com/satiracy/

BlackWork

This half breed metalcore band would have fit in like a glove to the previous headliner Dead Label. Pushing together a lot of alternative tendencies into the mix with the new school tech-djent rhythms and clean sung moments, all while keeping it heavy! These guys are sure to hit the right spot for the crowd.

Again bonus point for having a snazzy video to going along into this.

https://www.facebook.com/blackworkband

Runemaster

Classic metal to the bone this lot from taking the slow pounding pace sound from the very Gates of Slumber and mixing it in well the battle metal sound of Grand Magus twisting it with their own flavor! Superb!

https://www.facebook.com/runemaster

That’s not all folks, not to forget the HEADLINER OF THE NIGHT!

Ramage INC

Earthshakingly heavy! Like a secret love child of Mikael Åkerfeldt and Devin Townsend from that night they had that orgy with Gojira. These guys are sure to make a lasting Impact! 

https://www.facebook.com/RamageInc

Prediction:

A heavy and varied metal night of merriment is bound to be a memorable one with plenty of good thrashing to be had.

So on the verdicts!

4th Place:  BlackWork the change of headliner might be detrimental to this band standing but are still bound to show the other bands a thing or two.

3rd Place: Ifreann - just missing out a place in the final this thrash pack has a lot of spirit but might be a little outclassed by our next band. 

2nd Place:  Satiracy - Providing a mesmerizing mix of all the right sound these metallers are bound to do well in the night!

1ST Place: Runemaster - although the slower band of the night they should get everyone rocking with their relentless and bombastic take on metal this crew is bound to get the night going great!