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Winterfylleth is an English black metal band from Manchester, England. Since their inception in 2006, the band has released seven studio albums and have become a popular act in both the English underground metal scene and the wider international metal arena. Winterfylleth are self-described as "English Heritage Black Metal"[1] and is often considered to be musical 'brothers-in-arms' with fellow English black metal band Wodensthrone owing to the common lyrical and aesthetic themes they share.[2][3] The band takes its name from the Old English word, 'Winterfylleth' which translates into modern English as 'Winter Full Moon', and is signified by the arrival of the first full moon of winter - which is usually in October. In 2015, they received the award for "best underground band" at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.[17] On 2 August 2016 the band announced the album cover and title of their fifth album, The Dark Hereafter.[18] On 4 August, they confirmed the release date as 30 September.[19] They released the track 'Ensigns of Victory' in advance of the album's release.[20] The band released their sixth album titled The Hallowing of Heirdom on 6 April 2018 which is an acoustic album and live performances at a series of one off events at historical venues followed. The album also featured Dan Capp (Wolcensmen) on guitar after joining the band in 2016. The band released their seventh album, The Reckoning Dawn, on 8 May 2020 to more critical acclaim. Dan Capp left the band in 2021 and his replacement is Russell Dobson (Necronautical)