tag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=1News2023-10-13T09:00:00+01:00Gandalf's Fistfalsetag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/72868962023-10-13T09:00:00+01:002023-10-16T15:45:21+01:00HELL'S SACRAMENT<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/58770/152398a64cfd668c4008b8e6d1148fd2790ef012/original/hells-sac-cover-bc.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>This Friday the 13th is about to get a whole lot spookier! We're thrilled to announce that we've just dropped our latest single, "Hell’s Sacrament," on all major streaming platforms. And guess what? We've got a special treat for you - the legendary former vocalist of Judas Priest, Tim “Ripper” Owens, is joining us on this heavy reimagining of the opening track from our 8th Album, Widdershins. </p><p>You can check out the killer visualizer video right here: https://youtu.be/D2jUX9t9jrU</p><p>We worked with Tim on this version of the track way back during Lockdown, and it eventually found its way onto the deluxe version of our latest album. With "Widdershins" delving into superstitions as its concept, we couldn't resist sharing this heavy rendition on the superstitious day of Friday the 13th, and so close to Halloween too!</p><p>For this 2023 release, Dean has given the track a fresh remaster, so you're in for a real treat. You can stream it on all major platforms or snag a lossless download from our official Bandcamp page: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/hells-sacrament">https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/hells-sacrament</a></p><p>And for those of you who want to grab a physical copy of "Widdershins" or snag one of the last bonus disc editions featuring "Hell’s Sacrament," head over to our official website: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://gandalfsfist.com/cds-and-merch">https://gandalfsfist.com/cds-and-merch</a></p><p>Cheers Guys - Hope you enjoy and thanks for your support!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/71070012022-11-21T09:32:13+00:002022-11-21T09:32:14+00:00WIDDERSHINS: RELEASED TODAY!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/1e2800cb7c0b38c035613340de3f43b7bc835dfd/original/front-cover-smaller.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>The day has come! Our 8th album Widdershins is officially released today via all major digital platforms as well as on CD – thank you to everyone that pre-ordered the CD packages up until this point – it really was our most successful pre-order to date and meant we can carry on going to make the next album even better – they should all be on their way to you (if you haven’t got them already!) - thanks! </p>
<p>Reviews have continued to pour in over the coming days and some of the highlights have included: </p>
<p><em><strong>"This new release sees them hitting an entirely new level" - progradar.org <br>"Widdershins will end up among your favourite albums of 2022" 9/10 - profilprog.com <br>"Atmospheric, crafted, yet still forceful progressive rock" 4.5/5 - seaoftranquility.org <br>"The most wonderful heavy prog you’ll hear anywhere...it's beyond superb" - newwaveofbritishheavymetal.com <br>"Radiant melodic landscapes" 8/10 - saitenkult.de </strong></em></p>
<p>If you are yet to pick up a copy of the album you can grab the CD digipak straight from our official webstore <strong><a contents="www.gandalfsfist.com/widdershin" data-link-label="Widdershins" data-link-type="page" href="/widdershins" target="_blank">here </a></strong>as well as pre-order the Vinyl version of the album which is coming very soon indeed! </p>
<p>For collectors of digital music, you can support the band directly by downloading the album via our <strong><a contents="Bandcamp page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/widdershins" target="_blank">Bandcamp page</a></strong> (which allows for lossless, CD-Quality digital files). </p>
<p>Just want to stream it right now? No problem, the album is of course available via all major streaming platforms including: </p>
<p><a contents="Spotify here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0FyxRvwKAWdFP6i8gSvBgu?si=OmksFpNmQk6Nr5PghTdi5w" target="_blank"><strong>Spotify here</strong></a></p>
<p><a contents="Apple music here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/gb/album/widdershins/1647371188" target="_blank"><strong>Apple music here</strong></a></p>
<p><a contents="Amazon music here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://amazon.co.uk/music/player/albums/B0BGW5W2MG" target="_blank"><strong>Amazon music here</strong></a></p>
<p><a contents="YouTube Music here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5GCW1qJhms&list=OLAK5uy_nthgARlrxMsPmNvH6Lz2O7-3XguTA-1rc" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube Music here</strong></a> (make sure you subscribe to our channel while you’re at it!) </p>
<p>Thanks once again guys – we’re super-proud of this album – we hope you’re enjoying what we’ve come up with – If you COULD find time, please help spread the word by leaving a nice review over at <a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://amazon.co.uk/music/player/albums/B0BGW5W2MG" target="_blank"><strong>Amazon</strong></a>/<a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/widdershins" target="_blank"><strong>Bandcamp</strong></a> and especially <a contents="Progarchives" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=76840" target="_blank"><strong>Progarchives</strong></a> (which is where a lot of folks seem to discover our stuff)</p>
<p>Cheers! </p>
<p>Gandalf’s Fist</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/70716422022-09-30T09:23:47+01:002022-09-30T09:23:47+01:00WIDDERSHINS DETAILS & VINYL LAUNCH TODAY!<p><strong>LOADS OF NEWS: LISTEN TO OUR NEW TRACK: SACRAMENT; PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM ON VINYL NOW: </strong><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="b5GCW1qJhms" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/b5GCW1qJhms/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b5GCW1qJhms?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>It’s fantastic to give everyone a little tease of the album with "Sacrament", it’s definitely one of the most rollicking songs we’ve done in a while, however it certainly doesn’t reveal the musical direction of the entire album; it’s not a one-trick pony and has plenty of diverse twists and turns to discover! </p>
<p>The Vinyl release is going to be fantastic addition, we structured the planning/production of this record with four distinct sides of a double-LP in mind, so it really finds its true medium here. We’re looking at doing an even more limited run than usual so it’s really shaping up to be a tasty little collector’s item in its own right! You can pre-order it via our official website as White Double-LP as of today,<a contents=" so make haste - act quickly to reserve yours!" data-link-label="Widdershins" data-link-type="page" href="/widdershins"><strong> so make haste - act quickly to reserve yours!</strong></a> </p>
<p>We can also confirm the CD/Digital release will drop 21/11/22 with the Vinyl following along as soon as possible! And, as if that wasn't enough news for one day, check out the tracklist and song-lengths of Widdershins below! </p>
<p>Widdershins Track list: </p>
<p>1. Sacrament (7:04) </p>
<p>2. Widdershins (13:32) </p>
<p>3. The Haruspex (8:26) </p>
<p>4. Dreamcatcher (5:24) </p>
<p>5. Wisp (6:56) </p>
<p>6. Man of Signs (8:21) </p>
<p>7. Witchmonger (4:18) </p>
<p>8. Cave (19:45) </p>
<p>Thanks for your support guys... we've got EVEN MORE news to come in the coming weeks!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/70641272022-09-20T09:19:28+01:002022-09-20T09:19:28+01:00Announcing: Widdershins!<p>The time has finally come! You can now pre-order the 8th Album by Gandalf's Fist: <em>Widdershins </em>- a conceptual album about the superstitious side of human existence! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Widdershins" data-link-type="page" href="/widdershins"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/1e2800cb7c0b38c035613340de3f43b7bc835dfd/original/front-cover-smaller.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>It's been a long time in the making but we truly think we've taken Gandalf's Fist to another level; and we hope you agree! Thanks for your early support, it really does help us get those early production costs out of the way so we can get the album out as soon as possible. As there's some limited goodies available, please take advantage of this pre-order period - we don't anticipate to be selling any of the limited edition items after the album has actually released! </p>
<p><a contents="Click here to visit our pre-order page" data-link-label="Widdershins" data-link-type="page" href="/widdershins"><strong>Click here to visit our pre-order page</strong></a></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/70616582022-09-16T14:20:36+01:002022-09-16T14:48:06+01:00COMING SOON: NEW ALBUM PRE-ORDERS<p>Pre-orders on our brand new album will commence on the official Gandalf's Fist website on Tuesday 20th September 2022! Our 8th full-length LP is shaping up to be our finest yet, and to thank you for your support with your pre-orders, we have a range of exclusive packages and offers up for grabs! Make sure you stay tuned for our official announcement!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/67714422021-10-10T08:12:18+01:002021-10-10T08:12:18+01:00Announcing: Decennium <p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/b75db558b8b1a8f4feda0b0a689cd858cce33abd/original/front-cover.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_center border_none" alt="" style="text-align: center;" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"<a contents="Decennium" data-link-label="Decennium" data-link-type="page" href="/decennium">Decennium</a>" is a Brand-new compilation celebrating 10 Years of Gandalf's Fist albums, featuring shiny remixes, remasters and even re-recorded bits! This Download & Merch is designed as a "Virtual Setlist" to help support the band given that we have not been able to perform at two high profile gigs this year and now moths are starting to crawl out of our piggy banks!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Check out the <a contents="Decennium page" data-link-label="Decennium" data-link-type="page" href="/decennium">Decennium page</a> for more details and to order some fantastic exclusive Decennium merch!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/65732732021-03-15T08:00:00+00:002021-03-15T08:00:07+00:00Happy 10th Birthday Road to Darkness!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/446b84961981a89ae426ecdbc31f28bdeb732484/original/plg098-lp-sleeve-with-grape-vinyl-mockup.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />The smoke from the extinguished candles has only just settled from our 10th Birthday celebrations of "The Master and the Monkey" and yet we find ourselves with the 10-Year anniversary of the release of our sophomore album, Road to Darkness, coming up very soon indeed!</p>
<p>To celebrate, we've begun pre-orders on a special Vinyl release of the Album via Plane Groovy Records, making the album available on this format for the first time having partnered with the Label for the 7-LP release of our acclaimed Clockwork Saga and more recently the 10-year anniversary release of our debut record, "The Master and the Monkey." </p>
<p>In the run-up to the vinyl release, we've also re-pressed Road to Darkness on CD, with the special, remixed and remastered, version of the CD album being officially been sold out and unavailable on our webstore since 2019. </p>
<p>Finally, no birthday party would be complete without presents! There's a brand new T-shirt design, and we're also offering limited number of “Party Bags” containing exclusive "10th Birthday" merch-items and a brand new 2-hour long “Making-of” documentary as a free download with every Road to Darkness CD, T-shirt or Party-Bag! </p>
<p>It’s fantastic to be able to make this album available again to mark 10 years of its existence! The vinyl release is especially exciting as, from the fantastic artwork to the space-rock thematic, if there was ever one of our records that was 'made' for the Vinyl format, this was it! The fact our previous limited edition Vinyl releases have previously sold out is a great feeling, especially knowing these LPs take little time in becoming rare collector’s items! ” </p>
<p>All formats of the album, and exclusive merch packages, can be ordered here whilst stocks last <a contents="here!&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="Road to Darkness Reissue" data-link-type="page" href="/road-to-darkness-reissue"><strong>here! </strong></a></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/64391062020-09-21T09:05:58+01:002020-09-21T09:05:58+01:00Pre-Order the New Album Today!<p>"The Master and the Monkey", our debut demo-come-album, turns 10 in January 2021! To Celebrate a decade of Fist albums, we've created a special edition like no other, a complete re-imagining of the entire record ensures it sits proudly alongside our latest releases! Largely re-recorded from the ground up and featuring a brand new narrative, we present to you: "The (Re)Master and the Monkey" a fantastic new adventure from Gandalf's Fist, available to pre-order in a range of formats NOW! </p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER" data-link-label="The Master and the Monkey" data-link-type="page" href="/the-master-and-the-monkey"><strong>CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER</strong></a></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/64155702020-08-24T08:00:00+01:002020-08-24T08:00:03+01:00STAKES AT LOW TIDE - OUT NOW<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/cf28cef114509cd32071ad30b970e008f2c50e39/original/frontcroped.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Our new single “Stakes at Low Tide” a vivid new reimagining of a song that we originally worked on 15 years ago is out NOW! </p>
<p>Subsequently then appearing on our 2011’s demo-come-album “The Master and the Monkey”, this new take on the song teases what to expect of the upcoming special edition, and ten year anniversary of our debut album. The track is awash with cinematic strings, folky rhythms and pipes and whistles which evoke days of ancient Celtic tribes and the folklore of old. </p>
<p>The new single has received a bespoke single mix prior to the full album release and was mastered by Simon Gibson (The Beatles, Mike Oldfield, The Hobbit OST) at Abbey Road Studios. </p>
<p>The song is available now as a digital download via all major digital platforms or as Limited Edition CD, featuring bonus tracks of previous versions, from the our official website. </p>
<p><a contents="Click Here&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.com/product/582085" target="_blank">Click Here </a>to Grab your CD from our website, or <a contents="Here&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/stakes-at-low-tide-single" target="_blank">Here </a>if you prefer Bandcamp and get an instant digital version to enjoy straight away!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/62429962020-03-10T08:00:00+00:002020-06-20T19:01:59+01:00CLOCKWORK FABLE - NOW ON VINYL!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/7d1ff89d1e15ad05921963a2d2f345965bbbcfe5/original/the-clockwork-fable-vinyl-box-set-mockup.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />One of the most ambitious albums of all time just became all the more epic! </p>
<p>The unthinkable has finally happened! We're delighted to once again to have teamed up with Plane Groovy Records to deliver the ultimate in Prog-rock collector’s items – a stunning 5-LP Vinyl boxset edition of our acclaimed 3-hour conceptual adventure “The Clockwork Fable.” </p>
<p>The Vinyl release, which originally spanned three CDs, is limited to only 300 copies and contains the entire, unabridged, steampunk mind-movie, retaining the exceptional dramatic performances by the likes of TV’s Mark Benton and Gremlins star Zach Galligan amongst others! We also have some uber-rare test pressing editions for the ultimate record collectors out there!</p>
<p>As i'm sure you'll imagine, this is a brave and exciting undertaking for all involved and we think the price is more than reasonable for such a limited item that contains 5 full vinyl LPs chock full of music and story. The Boxset will also include an insert of exclusive art fully signed by the band!</p>
<p>Shipping expected around July - don't hang about reserve your copy today!</p>
<p><a contents="Head over to our VINYL STORE&nbsp;section to reserve your copy today! " data-link-label="Vinyl" data-link-type="page" href="/vinyl" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>Head over to our VINYL STORE section to reserve your copy today! </strong></span></a></p>
<p> </p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/57780072019-06-03T14:23:09+01:002020-08-29T08:32:43+01:00"The Clokkemaker" - Video Premiere<p>We’re delighted to premiere the visualisation video for <a contents="“The Clokkemaker”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/nzhrk-mzBgI" target="_blank">“The Clokkemaker”</a>, a stunning symphonic piece from our forthcoming double album <a contents="“The Clockwork Prologue.”" data-link-label="preorder" data-link-type="page" href="/preorder" target="_blank">“The Clockwork Prologue.”</a> We’re really proud of this song and it really puts a marker down on where we can go with this newly refreshed lineup! So, to that end, any help you could give in sharing the video would be greatly appreciated! We hope you all enjoy the song as much as we do and we’re looking forward to you hearing the song in the context of the full story of the album! </p>
<p>More, possibly even cooler, news to come from us next week!</p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nzhrk-mzBgI" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p> </p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/57371212019-04-30T12:21:21+01:002019-12-04T23:56:41+00:00Announcing "The Clockwork Prologue"<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/ced63e874a526e9c4cbf5aa15cdcfb74bc7d5440/original/fbposter.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Prepare to return to Cogtopolis! On the 3-year anniversary of our previous release, we are delighted to announce, and begin pre-orders on, a brand new double album “The Clockwork Prologue.” In a unique twist, the two discs are designed to act as an “expansion pack” to our 2016 Triple album “The Clockwork Fable” taking the combined releases to a seamless 5-disc adventure. </p>
<p>Using a mix of unused material and brand new songs, “The Clockwork Prologue”, is neither a prequel nor a stand-alone story but somewhere tantalising between the two. The album is either going to be your first glimpse into the steamy world of the subterranean city of Cogtopolis, or more excitingly, upgrade our previous album to a 5-hour Quintuple Prog Epic. </p>
<p>The album once again features the acting talents of Mark Benton (Shakespeare & Hathaway, Early Doors, Waterloo Road); Bill Fellows (Lady Macbeth, Downton Abbey, Broadchurch); Paul Kavanagh (The Wastelander) and Tim Munro (Dr Who, Great Expectations) and returns listeners to a post-apocalyptic underworld and struggle for the surface. </p>
<p>Most of the band have loved playing video games since the 80’s and the idea of creating a musical expansion-pack, in the same way game manufactures introduce new levels and new quests, has been an undertaking we’ve all enjoyed immensely. It’s been a great opportunity to finish all the wonderful ideas we couldn’t even fit into a triple album in 2016 as well as been a fantastic way of collaborating on new material with our own ‘upgraded’ lineup with Ben and Keri. The whole thing sounds fantastic and without question has some of our finest songs to date!</p>
<p>The album is scheduled to be released 1st July and various pre-order packages are now available via <a contents="www.gandalfsfist.com/preorder&nbsp;" data-link-label="preorder" data-link-type="page" href="/preorder" target="_blank">www.gandalfsfist.com/preorder </a></p>
<p>But that's not all - we've got a really cool single coming out soon that is exclusive to a particular "analogue" physical format... more on that soon! </p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/55538772018-12-14T10:56:59+00:002020-08-29T00:01:44+01:002018 "XMAS" single out now!<p>Plucked like a rusty cog from a subterranean cavern, we're releasing this tasty morsel as our "festive" 2018 single as a sneaky peek at our upcoming 2019 album. Perhaps you can recognise some themes and place a wager on what we've got in store! This single version features a separate master from the main album version to well and truly ensure you knock Ol' Saint Nick's socks off! Enjoy! Head over to our <a contents="bandcamp page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/leader-of-men-single" target="_blank">bandcamp page</a> now to enjoy in a range of lossless formats!</p>
<p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/track=1293678375/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;">Leader Of Men (Single) by Gandalf&#39;s Fist</iframe></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/53407962018-07-13T09:00:00+01:002020-01-24T14:29:05+00:00Road to Darkness Special Edition - PRE-ORDER NOW!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/54a817eca96af03320db5aac01914dfaa9063b82/original/artwork-reveal-soon.png/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We are delighted to begin pre-orders of our special deluxe re-issue of our 2011 offering “Road to Darkness”. </p>
<p>In line with 2017’s special edition release of “Universal Wanderer” Road to Darkness, has been fully remixed and remastered from the ground up, utilizing new performance takes and bringing the release firmly in line with the sonic palette of 2014’s “A Forest of Fey” and 2016’s “The Clockwork Fable”. </p>
<p>The record also features many of the original songs revised from their original form, adding fresh interpretation of the original material with new sections, lyrics and vocals. </p>
<p>Completing the package is the brand new cover art commissioned from British artist Daniel Pearce, the man reasonable for the artwork on the 12” vinyl release of “The Lamplighter’s Tale”. </p>
<p>As with our last special edition, we have 3 teirs of Pre-order:</p>
<p><strong>1) Scarecrow:</strong> Reserve your copy of the Digipak of "Road to Darkness (Special Edition)"</p>
<p><strong>2) Tinman: </strong>Album Digipak + T-shirt (Choose between 2 designs!)</p>
<p><strong>3) Lion: </strong>Album Digipak + BOTH T-shirts + Download Code of the Original Mix</p>
<p>Make sure you head <a contents="click here" data-link-label="Road to Darkness Reissue" data-link-type="page" href="/road-to-darkness-reissue" target="_self">click here</a> or head over to our <a contents="official webstore" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_self">official webstore</a> to grab your copy!</p>
<p>This special edition is particularly meaningful for us as a band, as not only was the original our first ‘real’ Gandalf’s Fist album, but also because it has never had a proper full-scale physical pressing in all these years. It’s great to finally do justice to the songs that marked the beginning of this mad adventure.</p>
<p>We will continue to reveal album art and preview tracks from the album over the coming weeks so make sure you keep checking in over at the <a contents="official album page " data-link-label="Road to Darkness Reissue" data-link-type="page" href="/road-to-darkness-reissue" target="_self">official album page </a>for blog updates! As always, CDs will be shipped at the end of the Pre-Order phase but we will post out your T-Shirts straight away!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/53220262018-06-29T09:00:00+01:002018-06-29T09:01:23+01:00Announcing: Road to Darkness: Special Edition <p>Exactly 7 Years since the original release, we are over the moon to announce that, following the immense success of our<a contents=' "Universal Wanderer: Special Edition"' data-link-label="Wanderer Reissue" data-link-type="page" href="/wanderer-reissue" target="_self"> "Universal Wanderer: Special Edition"</a>, we've decided to give "Road to Darkness" the same treatment! Check out the teaser video below and head over to the <a contents="Special Edition Page" data-link-label="Road to Darkness Reissue" data-link-type="page" href="/road-to-darkness-reissue" target="_self">Special Edition Page</a> for more information on this exciting release!</p>
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<p><iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="228" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-E5ojM0VyRs?rel=0" width="304"></iframe></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/51677842018-04-09T09:00:00+01:002018-04-09T09:00:52+01:00First Disc of “The Clockwork Fable” available for Free Download<p>We are delighted to announce the celebration of the two-year anniversary of the release of “The Clockwork Fable” will begin with a free download of the first act of our triple-album-opus! </p>
<p>The promotion, exclusive to the Gandalf’s Fist official website, allows the first disc of the album to be downloaded as MP3’s, uninterrupted in its entirety. The perfect way to introduce someone to the wacky world of Cogtopolis!</p>
<p>We’re sure there’s still a large horde of people out there that have yet to experience the world of “The Clockwork Fable”, and perhaps there are even those that are somewhat cautious of the notion of a triple album… with this promotion we’re removing that risk – we’re keen for everyone to be able to experience, what we truly believe, is a unique and timeless concept album”</p>
<p>The Clockwork Fable was released in 2016 and featured guest appearances by Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), Blaze Bayley (Ex-Iron Maiden), Matt Stevens (The Fierce and the Dead) and Dave Oberlé (Gryphon). The album also featured the voice acting talents of the likes of Mark Benton (Waterloo Road) and Zach Galligan (Gremlins) among others. </p>
<p>The direct link to the promotion is available via the following link: </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.gandalfsfist.com/fable-giveaway" data-link-label="Fable Giveaway" data-link-type="page" href="/fable-giveaway" target="_self">https://www.gandalfsfist.com/fable-giveaway</a></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/49612142017-12-04T12:44:15+00:002018-07-07T08:09:31+01:00"Winter's Mourning" out NOW!<p> </p>
<p>Our brand new 'Christmas' Single, “Winter’s Mourning”, is OUT NOW! Recorded and mixed in our land-mass-spanning studios, the song was subsequently expertly mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London </p>
<p>The new single, our first release as a six-piece, is penned in the style of a Victorian poem, reflecting of the dark and spectral side of the festive season, and recalls the days when rock giants such as Greg Lake or Jethro Tull would break from tradition to provide something to cater for a different musical palette during the festive season. Driven by the piano and acoustic guitars, the sound is fresh and bright, yet with dark undertones. </p>
<p>We're also offering exclusive bonus tracks and lossless, studio-quality downloads of the song bundled with download purchases exclusively through our bandcamp page. </p>
<p>In addition to our bandcamp store, the digital release,“Winter’s Mourning”, is available now through all the usual online digital distributors. </p>
<p><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1042550136/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=e99708/tracklist=false/artwork=small/track=752837211/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;">&amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href=&quot;http://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/winters-mourning&quot; href=&quot;http://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/winters-mourning&quot;&amp;gt;Winter&amp;amp;#39;s Mourning by Gandalf&amp;amp;#39;s Fist&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;</iframe></p>
<p>Purchase now: <br><a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/2Ymzkx&nbsp;" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> <br><a contents="iTunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/CWiSv7" target="_blank">iTunes</a><br><a contents="Amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/LDEdn6" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/49440802017-11-22T11:12:48+00:002019-02-26T12:36:54+00:00New Line-up and Xmas Single<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/75d91358143df28fdd5b8bf388bedcaa68ca1fbb/medium/winters-mourning-cover.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Gandalf’s Fist have announced the promotion of both live session musicians, Ben Bell and Keri Farish, to full band members and a new Christmas single to celebrate the event. </p>
<p>The Xmas single, “Winter’s Mourning”, was written, recorded and mixed during November, and showcases new members Ben Bell (Patchwork Cacophony, Fusion Orchestra 2) on keyboards and Keri Farish on vocals. Both have been instrumental in Gandalf’s Fist’s explosive live performances headlining HRH Prog V Festival’s second stage and their own headlining gig, “Fistival”, in August 2017. </p>
<p>Gandalf’s Fist front man, Dean Marsh, commented: </p>
<p>“Working with Ben and Keri has been a blast, they really do bring an extra dimension to the band and it was an absolute no-brainer to finally promote them to full members after they became indispensable to our live performances. Their contribution to the new material, starting with the excellent new track ‘Winter’s Mourning’, has already been phenomenal and I can’t wait to hear what they come up with on our next full length album!” </p>
<p>The new single, the first release by the band as a six-piece, is penned in the style of a Victorian poem, reflecting of the dark and spectral side of the festive season, very much in the vein of Gryphon or Pentangle. Driven by the piano and acoustic guitars, the sound is fresh and bright, yet with dark undertones. </p>
<p>“Winter’s Mourning” will be a digital release, available from 4th December 2017 through all online digital distributors as well as the band’s own Bandcamp and Website store.</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/48541222017-09-18T09:00:00+01:002019-12-12T07:08:46+00:00"Wanderer" Re-released today!<p>Our much-anticipated release, the special edition of "A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer" springs into existence today!</p>
<p>For those of you that have been waiting to get some more of our stuff on CD, well, here's your chance; head over to our <strong><a contents="official webstore" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">official webstore</a></strong> and grab yourself a copy today!</p>
<p>Those of you that aready have the original release from 2013, fear not, we got you covered too! Remember, the album has been completely remixed and remastered from the ground up, with newly recorded parts, brand new drums and even some new songs (including the epic "The Stowaway and the Endless Night")</p>
<p>UK actor Mark Benton, who voiced "The Lamplighter" on our "Clockwork Fable" LP, returns to narrate the parts of a distant space captain, on a collision course with a black hole.</p>
<p>For even more info on the release <a contents="click here!" data-link-label="Wanderer Reissue" data-link-type="page" href="/wanderer-reissue">click here!</a></p>
<p>If you can't wait to get your hands on it, there are currently digital versions available to download now via <a contents="bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-universal-wanderer-special-edition" target="_blank"><strong>bandcamp</strong></a>, <strong><a contents="amazon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Day-Life-Universal-Wanderer-Special/dp/B074XFYS1B/ref=sr_1_5?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1505677109&sr=1-5-mp3-albums-bar-strip-0&keywords=Gandalf%27s+Fist" target="_blank">amazon</a></strong> and <a contents="itunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiN4OzE_KzWAhULCcAKHXb7AbEQFggoMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Falbum%2Fa-day-in-the-life-of-a-universal-wanderer-special-edition%2Fid1273316582&usg=AFQjCNHoBXiBoDXsUCQJZElnxPh0ZttTyw" target="_blank"><strong>itunes</strong></a> - take your pick!</p>
<p>Hope you guys enjoy - this one contains some of our very favourite GF tunes and we're glad it can now finally stand proudly side by side with "Forest of Fey" and "Clockwork Fable" on your shelves!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/47598492017-06-28T17:00:00+01:002017-08-02T14:58:58+01:00PROG AWARDS: VOTE FOR THE FIST!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.progmagazine.com/awards" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/55b0d9e906eff835051cf3cfd9da0f4c846e290e/medium/pma-2017-video-nominee-gandalfs-fist.jpg?1498652797" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><strong>Vote Gandalf’s Fist: For a strong and stable fisting, for the many not the few. </strong></p>
<p>Bleedin’ Eck! Gandalf’s Fist have been nominated for “Video of the Year” in this year’s Prog Awards! </p>
<p>The nomination comes for the video “Shadowborn” and, for those of you that were a bit miffed that The Clockwork Fable was not nominated for any awards last time round, this is your chance to try and make sure the citizens of Cogtopolis go home with some silverware for their trophy cabinet. </p>
<p>If you can't remember what four blokes pissing about with a green-screen looks like, then <a contents="here's the video in question." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q_EwY7tabw" target="_blank">here's the video in question.</a></p>
<p>Seriously though, being nominated for any kind of award is really rare for us and it really helps spread our music to members of the scene that have hitherto been untouched by our proggy appendages, so thank you very much! </p>
<p>Voting closes 23rd of August so please, head over to: <a contents="www.progmagazine.com/awards" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.progmagazine.com/awards" target="_blank">www.progmagazine.com/awards</a> and vote for the Fist! </p>
<p><strong>P.S.</strong> Fun Fact: The whole reason that we made Dean into a legless hologram was that we couldn’t crop out his pet Sausage Dog that kept invading the green-screen. Surely that fact alone deserves your vote.</p>
<p> </p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/47322482017-06-05T09:03:31+01:002017-06-05T09:03:31+01:00Announcing: UNIVERSAL WANDERER RE-ISSUE<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/54a19f43cc8085cdb4b8dc3812f08d4cf6edeb39/medium/frontcover-wanderer-reissue.jpg?1496325164" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We are delighted to announce a special deluxe re-issue of our 2013 space-rock offering “A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer”. </p>
<p>The expanded album has been fully remixed and remastered from the ground up, utilising new performance takes and bringing the release firmly in line with the sonic palette of 2014’s “A Forest of Fey” and 2016’s “The Clockwork Fable”. </p>
<p>The record also features new and re-recorded narrative tracks from British Actor Mark Benton, who had previously worked with the us on last year’s Triple-CD album release. </p>
<p>Completing the package is the brand new, exclusive track “The Stowaway and the Endless Night”, an 11 minute opus originally omitted from the original release, as well as brand new cover art commissioned from German artist Thomas Huth, the man reasonable for the band’s sleeves on the last two releases. </p>
<p>“A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer (Special Edition)” will be released on 18th September 2017. Pre-orders for the album are now available, including limited edition t-shirt packages exclusive to official pre-orders.</p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="Wanderer Reissue" data-link-type="page" href="/wanderer-reissue">CLICK HERE</a> to reserve your copy now!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/44965782016-12-05T08:12:53+00:002016-12-05T08:12:53+00:00Free Festive Folk from the Fist!<p>Ho, bloody Ho! Winter is upon us once again, so it would be amiss of us not to provide you with some cheap-to-free music to hunt orcs and sip whiskey to! </p>
<p>We knocked this song up in an afternoon as a nice little winter warmer that has a positive message for these (seemingly) dark times we live in! </p>
<p>As usual with our Festive titbits, you can choose to pay what you want - simply choose "£0" for a free Yuletide present from us to you, alternatively you can opt to leave us a little gift of your own (a pint is about £3.50 in Dean's town...) <br><br><a contents="CLICK HERE to download!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/hearth-and-ale" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to download!</a></p>
<p>We hope you all have a great holiday period! Stay safe, stay warm, drink lots of hearty ale and eat as much roasted bird carcass as possible! </p>
<p>Thanks for supporting us throughout 2016 - what a year for the Fist! </p>
<p>CHEERS GUYS!<br><br><iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/track=122337794/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=e99708/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;"><a data-cke-saved-href="http://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/hearth-and-ale" href="http://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/hearth-and-ale">Hearth and Ale by Gandalf&#39;s Fist</a></iframe></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/43357722016-08-22T15:00:00+01:002017-01-14T18:49:42+00:00Announcing “The Lamplighter’s Tale”: A Collector’s Edition Vinyl!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/8cbb8c6c8925fae42ee19732144003136758374e/medium/frontforpressrelease.jpg?1471855682" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br>One of the questions we are often asked on a regular basis is <em>"when the hell are you going to release something on Vinyl?" </em><br> <br>Well, we felt your pain, so we are delighted to announce our debut Vinyl release <a contents="‘The Lamplighter’s Tale’" data-link-label="The Lamplighters Tale" data-link-type="page" href="/the-lamplighters-tale"><strong>‘The Lamplighter’s Tale’</strong></a> as a collector’s 12” pressing! <br> <br><strong>Released 31st October</strong>, the record takes the entirety of the epic 'Lamplighter Suite', originally spanning 3 discs of our acclaimed conceptual opus <a contents="‘The Clockwork Fable’" data-link-label="The Clockwork Fable" data-link-type="page" href="/the-clockwork-fable">‘The Clockwork Fable’</a>, and presents it, unedited in sequential order, showcasing the stunning song sequence in its beautifully pure musical form. <br> <br>True to its parental album, the record spans multiple musical styles and retains a stand-out guest performance from Ayreon’s Mastermind Arjen Lucassen on the B-Side. <br> <br><strong>Manufactured on Heavyweight vinyl</strong> and strictly limited to <em><strong>under 300 copies</strong></em>, the record was especially Mastered and Cut at world-famous industry leaders <strong>Abbey Road Studios</strong>, by <strong>Grammy Award Winner</strong>, Sean Magee. </p>
<p>The Vinyl also features exclusively commissioned cover art from UK artist Daniel Pearce, based on the Lamplighter Character from the Clockwork Fable cover, and pre-orders are now available via our <a contents="store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">store</a>. <br> <br>Further information on the release can be found <a contents="here!" data-link-label="The Lamplighters Tale" data-link-type="page" href="/the-lamplighters-tale">here!</a><br><br><strong>The Lamplighter’s Tale Tracklist:</strong><br>Side A: <br>1. The Lamplighter (Parts I-VIII) <br>Side B: <br>2. The Lamplighter (Parts IX-XIII) * Featuring Arjen Lucassen <br>3. The Lamplighter (Parts XIV-XV)</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/41925082016-05-23T09:44:17+01:002016-05-23T09:44:17+01:00Album Release & Video<p style="text-align: center;">Behold! Grown men pissing about in a shed with a green screen!</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8q_EwY7tabw?rel=0&showinfo=0" width="560"></iframe></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">Our new video 'Shadowborn' is taken from our acclaimed 3-CD concept album <a contents="'The Clockwork Fable'" data-link-label="The Clockwork Fable" data-link-type="page" href="/the-clockwork-fable" target="_blank">'The Clockwork Fable'</a>! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>(9/10 -<em> "Reduces Rick Wakeman's King Arthur to the level of a Chas & Dave cockney knees-up"</em> - Classic Rock Magazine) </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So, if you want to download the album this very second (of course you do), we would recommend doing so via our <a contents="bandcamp page!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/the-clockwork-fable" target="_blank">bandcamp page!</a> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Not only will you get the album in the highest possible quality, but also a digital booklet as well as an EXCLUSIVE download of "A Traveller's Guide to Cogtopolis", featuring page upon page of back-story and juicy details surrounding the extended universe of the record. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">With an all-star dramatic and musical cast, you simply can't miss out on this album and what is being heralded as one of the most unique listening experiences in the Progglesphere! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Prog out with your cog out!</p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/39828072016-01-10T20:39:02+00:002017-01-14T18:49:41+00:00Announcing: The Clockwork Fable<div class="captioned justify_left"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/4fcf8f6e3b6d9f4856f9db7d30e3f905c10a317c/medium/placeholder-artwork.jpg?1452457693" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /><p class="caption">Final Artwork Yet to Be Revealed!</p></div>
<p>We are delighted to announce <em><strong>“The Clockwork Fable”</strong></em> a Prog-Rock Mind Movie in three oscillations. <br><br>As a follow-up to the acclaimed “A Forest of Fey”, we’ve gone all-out, creating a truly epic triple concept album. <br><br>Set in the fictional world of “Cogtopolis”, each CD of the record serves as a different “act” of the story, with Dean and Luke, along with to-be-announced guest vocalists, providing the singing voices of the inhabitants. However things don’t end there; the characters are also brought to life by a 50-page script that has been professionally recorded by a range of hugely talented actors. <br><br>A far cry from a musical, where characters burst into song at the drop of a proverbial hat, The Clockwork Fable serves as a sprawling motion picture that will play out in your Neocortex with Gandalf’s Fist, of course, providing the soundtrack. <br><br>Aside from the depth of story and characters, we have also fully developed the world of Cogtopolis. From geography, religious doctrines, even down to the language of Cypheridia, the amount of work we’ve put into this conceptual piece is staggering. <br><br>But that’s not the best of it. <br><br>We truly believe that this is the finest musical work we’ve ever created. There’s a mix of all of our influences and were you to put all of the best bits of our discography into a huge melting pot you’d end up with something quite close (but not as awesome) as what we’ve created! But don’t just take our word for it – head over to the <a contents="pre-order store " data-link-label="pre-order" data-link-type="page" href="/pre-order" target="_blank">pre-order store </a>and have a listen to a whopping 10 minutes of audio previews! <br><br>Feel free to trawl through the world we’ve created over at <a contents="clockworkfable.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://clockworkfable.com/The-Clockwork-Fable-The-Story.html" target="_blank">clockworkfable.com</a> – there’s much to digest! <br><br>Most importantly though, if you could show your support by pre-ordering this bad-boy, not only will you get 20% off the retail price but you will also massively help us out as independent musicians! <br><br>Cheers guys – more news soon!<br><br><em><strong>Dean</strong></em></p>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/39617212015-12-12T12:13:33+00:002015-12-12T12:26:52+00:00Exclusive Christmas Track Now Available!Ho, Ho, Ho indeed! <br><br>Winter is upon us so we've, once again, cooked up another festive treat for you all!<br><br>A far cry from Wham! and Noddy Holder, this track is a bit more foreboding... setting the scene for our our new record with a bit of post apocalyptic fallout. <br><br>We knocked this up in an afternoon, so don't expect a 30-minute master-work, but the track itself acts as a prequel to the events on our next LP, so it's a nice little teaser in that respect! <br><br>Head over to our <a contents="bandcamp page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/the-first-lamplighter-memories-of-nuclear-snow" target="_blank">bandcamp page</a> to grab the beauty for the Scrooge-pleasing price of £1!<br><br>Cheers, for your continued support - Prog out with your Yuletide Log out! <br><br>Enjoy!<br><br> <iframe seamless="" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/track=2616976566/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 442px;">&amp;lt;a data-cke-saved-href=&amp;quot;http://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/the-first-lamplighter-memories-of-nuclear-snow&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;http://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/track/the-first-lamplighter-memories-of-nuclear-snow&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The First Lamplighter (Memories of Nuclear Snow) by Gandalf&amp;amp;#39;s Fist&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;</iframe>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/39049882015-10-27T09:20:28+00:002015-10-27T09:20:28+00:00New Album Page Launched!<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="-waw-_zN7eY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/-waw-_zN7eY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-waw-_zN7eY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe>In case you missed the news (perhaps you were distracted by a passing pigeon/weasel/weasel mounted atop a pigeon), we have announced that the production of the new Fist album is well and truly underway!<br><br>Make sure you head over to the <a contents='"New Project"' data-link-label="New Project" data-link-type="page" href="/new-project">"New Project"</a> page, where we'll be constantly updating the studio blog with bits and bobs from the recording process!<br><br>To kick things off here's a little teaser video to whet your appetite!<br><br>Things are sounding good already!<br><br>Cheers,<br><em>The lads from the Fist.</em><br> Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/37100492015-06-08T08:05:02+01:002017-01-14T18:49:40+00:00“Live From a Post-Apocalyptic Power Cut”<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/ada3dc6e2e0b19dde0252dd8fb24efdcb4f8c6c5/medium/final-artwork.jpg?1431699976" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><strong>OUT NOW - Available via a range of digital music stores!</strong><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-a-post-apocalyptic-powercut" target="_blank"><strong>Click here</strong></a> to purchase for the special price of £4 at our Bandcamp Page - featuring an exclusive digital booklet!<br><br>We are all are set to celebrate 10 years of proggin' out with our logs out with the release of “Live From a Post-Apocalyptic Power Cut”, an acoustic EP of folk-inspired renditions from our back catalogue.<br><br>Recorded amidst the fallout of the next global zombie apocalypse, the EP serves as a soothing soundtrack to the end of civilisation and is sure to help lift the spirit amidst the oncoming tides of the undead.<br><br>Soon to be released via our bandcamp page, the EP features an exclusive recording of the traditional northern folk ballad<em> 'The Snows they melt the Soonest'</em>, whilst unplugged jams of <em>'Emerald Eyes', 'The Circus in the Clearing', 'North of the Wall'</em> and <em>'Orphans of the Sky'</em> make up most of the rest of the tracklist.<br><br>Additionally, the EP features <em>'Upon the Paths to Nowhere'</em> - an all-out folk romp, originally penned for the critically acclaimed "Forest of Fey" album.<br><br>Aside from the accompanying ambiance of Armageddon the EP, recorded in front of the rapturous audience of a solitary passing tinker and his Border Collie, also comes with a digital booklet and choice of lossless audio download formats.<br><br>We suggest the EP is only played at a volume, and frequency, capable of repelling nuclear fallout and waves of viral dust clouds.<br><br>Why not check out the trailer below for a little teaser!<br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="240" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0EKG7B8m4HI?rel=0" width="427"></iframe>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/37234192015-06-01T10:41:27+01:002017-01-14T18:49:40+00:00"UPROOTED EP" - MORE FREE MUSIC!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/ea6efe53e30288826c5eeddbbb4fe42c03396178/medium/uprooted-cover.jpg?1433151617" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Well, well, well!!!<br><br>We've only gone and updated our <a contents='"Free Music' data-link-label="Free Music" data-link-type="page" href="/free-music">"Free Music</a>" page on the website to a brand new FREE EP entitled "UPROOTED"!<br><br>The EP, literally, showcases the roots of our music and allows you guys to sample one song from each of our main releases! Nice!<br><br>If you want a good idea on what Gandalf's Fist is all about then look no further! <br><br>To celebrate our Ten Year anniversary we've put together this compilation, via our <a contents="Bandcamp page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gandalfsfist.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp page</a>, to allow everyone to sample our back catalogue for Free - simply enter "$0.00" at the purchase stage! (But Hey - you can leave us a little tip if you like!) <br><br>Chronologically. there's one track from every album, including a re-recording of our very first demo from back in 2005! <br><br>As an extra treat the first three songs have been remixed, remastered, and in some sections, even re-recorded.... which we've done to thank all our existing fans and supporters out there with some nice fresh versions of our favourite tracks! <br><br>Rather than do a traditional "best of", we've picked one song from each record which means something special to us - check out the individual track notes for each song for more details! Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/35823722015-03-07T12:59:20+00:002016-02-27T10:05:01+00:00STORE OFFER! FREE SIGNED POSTCARD!<div style="text-align: center;">We now have a special offer for a limited time only! Head over to our <a contents="Online Store " data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">Online Store </a>and with every order we'll throw in a hand-signed Gandalf's Fist Postcard! We only have a limited amount so make sure you grab some swag while you have the chance! </div>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/34982732015-02-01T13:21:12+00:002017-01-14T18:49:40+00:00Prog or Mushroom: The Fist in the Telegraph!Utterly bizarre!<br><br>Gandalf's Fist were a possible answer in the "Herbs, spices and fungi" questions In January's gardening quiz in the national newspaper The Telegraph!<br>The quiz, which was compiled by green-fingered-tv-person Alan Titchmarsh pokes fun at some of the more unusual names in the world of prog! And the story was subsequently picked up by <a contents="Prog Magazine here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2015-01-05/prog-band-or-mushroom-you-decide" target="_blank">Prog Magazine here</a> (with Gandalf's Fist as the lead picture of course!)<br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/8a934e39e08367ca268aa7ffbc43925d98f9782d/medium/10888849-10153004088388086-2643758225679102496-n.jpg?1422796812" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Alan Titchmarsh - Prog Overlord.</p></div><br><br>Think you no your shrooms?? The quiz can also be <a contents="viewed online here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/11319143/Who-put-Peter-Rabbit-in-a-pie-The-great-gardening-quiz.html" target="_blank">viewed online here</a> if you'd care to pit your wits!Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/33610602014-12-04T19:34:36+00:002019-03-14T10:48:16+00:00Classic Rock Magazine: #3 Prog album of 2014!<br>Brilliant! "A Forest of Fey" was put as <strong>#3</strong> in the Progressive Rock Albums of the Year in the final issue of Classic rock magazine of 2014 (By legendary writer Geoff Barton No less!) Great News... lets celebrate!<br><br>Happy new year to everyone and hope you all have a great 2015.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/9ad7ca9fcb2c9ef0f58c1f89dc0858eb656a2972/original/16215428468-6fa8586021-z.jpg?1422796341" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>In other news Dean has launched his official website over at <a contents="www.dean-marsh.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dean-marsh.com">www.dean-marsh.com</a>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/31325372014-08-12T13:33:50+01:002017-01-14T18:49:40+00:00New Album OUT NOW!<div style="text-align: center;">We've made our new album "A Forest of Fey" available to <a contents=" pre-order early via our store page." data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store"><strong>pre-order early via our store page.</strong></a>
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<div style="text-align: center;">The new album is really exciting for us as it's our first as a four-piece outfit and also features some really exciting guest musicians from members of the likes of Nightwish, Gryphon, Pendragon and It Bites!<br><br>For more information on the new record - click please <a contents="click here." data-link-label="New Album" data-link-type="page" href="/new-album"><strong>click here.</strong></a> It's a corker and has got great reviews so far!!<br><br>As you may (or may not) have noticed we've now got some great promo videos online for the album tracks! Most recently we had a great time pissing about in the woods for the song "Circus in the Clearing" which was really great fun and resulted in a very tongue-in-cheek style video which really makes us chuckle!<br><br>Check out all the vids below and share them to your heart's content!!<br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; background-color: rgb(252, 252, 252);"><br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; background-color: rgb(252, 252, 252);"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="160" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLjV2YjYW0FPcx0jDbnNNpC-axoF9tTVPK" width="280"></iframe>
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Also appearing will be the much-respected Instrumental guitarist Matt Stevens, whilst female vocalist Melissa Hollick, having recently performed the track ‘I Believe’ on the ending credits of Bethesda’s <em>‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’,</em> reprises her duties from the previous record.<br><br>Gandalf’s Fist chief composer, Dean Marsh commented on the news: “I’m over the moon to announce these collaborations – each and every musician involved has really gone the extra mile with their contributions to this record… it feels great to welcome such an esteemed ensemble to the ridiculous world of Gandalf’s Fist - I really can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve come up with!”<br> <br>John Mitchell has been announced as providing the vocal to a powerful closing track to the album which can be described as a swashbuckling mix of Genesis and Queen, whilst on a separate track, Clive Nolan’s keyboard soloing drives home the Space-Rock credentials associated with Gandalf’s Fist.<br> <br>Announced as playing the bouzouki, whistles and low whistle on a number of tracks, Nightwish/Bad Shepherds multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley commented: <em>"I was delighted to be asked. It's great to see some honest progressive rock coming from British West Cumbria!" </em><br><br>Whilst drummer/singer from 70’s folk-prog heroes <em>Gryphon</em>, Dave Oberlé, who joins the ensemble on vocals and <em>bodhrán</em>, remarked: <em>"I was delighted when Dean approached me to play a small part in the recording of this album. Having listened to previous Gandalf's fist albums I had been very impressed with the standard of musicianship, composition and production. I tend to be rather selective these days about what projects I get involved in but this is most certainly a band to watch out for."</em><br> <br>In addition, critically acclaimed instrumental guitar wizard Matt Stevens will be bringing some virtuoso nuances to the upcoming record. With trademark looping pedal in tow, Matt’s playing really adds an extra layer and dimension to the tracks.<br> <br>More news to follow!!<br><br><strong><a contents="Click here for more details behind the album via our Studio Production Blog!" data-link-label="New Album" data-link-type="page" href="/new-album">Click here for more details behind the album via our Studio Production Blog!</a></strong><br> Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/30723062014-07-12T16:03:30+01:002017-01-14T18:49:39+00:00New Album Updates<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/3b98c22176e81005bc40746bc290bf3067b68353/medium/jamming.jpg?1405175203" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">With the new Gandalf's Fist album production well underway we've decided to open up a little window to the process!<br><br>Please feel free to visit the <a contents='"New Album"' data-link-label="New Album" data-link-type="page" href="/new-album">"New Album"</a> page where we've already released some exciting news regarding the project and will be covering everything from album art, guest musicians to lyrics and song samples! <br><br>We'll be updating as we go along - and would like to thank you all for your great feedback on last year's album... we're working hard to make this one even better!!<br><br>Have fun - hope you enjoy our (further) ramblings!</div>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/29559782014-05-19T10:54:33+01:002017-01-14T18:49:38+00:00GANDALF'S FIST Announce New Line-up; Begin Working on New Album<span class="font_regular"><span class="font_large">Press release 19th May 2014:<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/5afec02b9718323699fb8adf85f7483e57fc9bd4/medium/stage3.jpg?1388868151" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="font-size: 12px;" /></span></span>
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</div><span class="font_regular"> <br> Following on from the critical acclaim of last year’s <em>“A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer”</em> LP, UK's Progressive Rock wizards GANDALF'S FIST have added two new permanent faces to their line-up: Drummer Stefan Hepe and bassist Christopher Ewen. GANDALF'S FIST creative head and founding member Dean Marsh shares the following:<br> <br> <em>“GANDALF'S FIST are excited to announce the recent line-up change – We feel it’s important for any band to grow and develop and we’ve always seen expanding the scope of the band beyond mine and Luke’s creative vision as a key part of this</em><br> <br><em>We are pleased to announce that Stefan Hepe will be taking up the position as our new drummer whilst also joining on bass is our long-time supporter and drinking companion Chris Ewen. Both epitomize Gandalf’s Fist’s ambition and determination, as well as a common eccentricity which gives this band the potential to grow creatively. Their performance with us last year at Planet Rockstock only cemented our belief that we’d hit on a fruitful musical chemistry with these guys and filled us with tremendous excitement for where we can go as a fully-formed unit.</em><br> <br><em>Thank you to all of our fans for your support thus far – we’re excited to now bring you a bigger, bolder Gandalf’s Fist experience this year! Prog out with your log out!”</em><br> <br> <br>Upon joining the band full-time, following a successful Live performance at last year’s Planet Rockstock, Bassist Chris Ewen remarked:<br> <br><em> “Having sampled the various musical delights of Gandalf’s Fist from the early days, when they were just a musing in the mad mind of Dean Marsh, I knew that there was plenty of talent on show. It was an honour to be a part of Gandalf’s Fist first festival appearance. Now it’s a case of onwards and upwards, and a chance to be a part of the Gandalf’s Fist musical revolution. With Deano Marsh’s creative genius, Luke’s cryptic lyrics, Stefan’s thunderous drums and now my booming bass lines, the world should be prepared for a good Fisting!”</em><br> <br>The original two-piece collaboration now hangs its collective hat far further than the shores of Maryport, Cumbria, with German drummer Sefan Hepe adding:<br><br><em>I got in direct contact with the band last April - I was a fan, and I owned every release so far! I look at it as an opportunity to play great music and experience something new. If I wasn't going to be The Fist’s Drummer, somebody else would have played. Somebody else, who might not as much love the music as much as I do!”</em></span><br><br><span class="font_regular">As a four-piece, GANDALF'S FIST are currently writing and recording new material for their, as yet, untitled fifth full-length release due for release later in the year. With a number of high-profile guest musicians already jumping on board the project, 2014 surely is the year of the Fist.</span><br> Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/28650692014-04-12T11:31:40+01:002014-04-12T11:33:48+01:00Jesus Loves Gandalf's Fist - The Holy Trilogy!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="200" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLjV2YjYW0FPfb2pMz--Bxey6Tsz7JF0vn" width="320"></iframe><br>Jesus has some brand new sermons for all Prog Fans this Easter!<br><br>We've collected them all in the Gospel of the Fist right here for your viewing pleasure!<br><br>Hope you all enjoy the hilarious heresy!<br><br>Have a great Easter from everyone here at Gandalf's Fist - be merry and enjoy the holidays!Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/25115592014-02-03T13:21:38+00:002014-02-03T13:26:12+00:00A Universal Wanderer - Music VideoA new video for the track "A Universal Wanderer" is available now!<br>Music taken from the "A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer" Album - which is still available via <a contents="our store!" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">our store!</a><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="6j_AQXBSFuk" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/6j_AQXBSFuk/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6j_AQXBSFuk?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br>The animation 'Sintel', licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0, mixes the 'Space Rock' adventurings of Gandalf's Fist with a unique fantasy element; creating a result which, we think, is pretty damn cool!<br><br><strong>DRAGON HO!!!</strong>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/22090582013-12-11T14:03:07+00:002017-01-14T18:49:38+00:00Limited Edition T-Shirt Available!Newly ad<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/d2aaaf51bc4d9c1cea9b2e8adc7a8ac171837fe9/small/image1.jpg?1386770233" class="size_s justify_right border_medium" alt="" />ded to our <a contents="online store" data-link-label="Music Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-store">online store</a>.<br><br>With the phrase <em>"PROG OUT WITH YOUR LOG OUT"</em> proudly emblazoned on the bottom, and crafty wizard weilding an almighty FIST,
<div><div> how could you resist such an awesome piece of Gandalf's Fist Merch?<br><br><strong>Only 100 Made so get 'em while you can!! </strong><br><br>Head over to our <a contents="store" data-link-label="Music Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-store">store</a> for bigger pictures and to place your order!</div></div>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/20053732013-11-07T12:34:06+00:002016-09-19T10:47:16+01:00New Animated Video!For those of you that haven't seen it yet here's the new animated video for our track "Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet" - Taken from the new album "A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer. Just a bit of "Red-Dwarf" style fun so please like, share and comment! Cheers!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="169" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/F7_Vl6GxvJ8?rel=0" width="300"></iframe>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/18390762013-10-12T09:47:58+01:002018-03-22T05:45:44+00:00'Fist to Play Planet Rock Stock<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/8245ac945f7f22ef19bd34a232b57f4f5c031d14/small/rockstockred.jpg?1381567562" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>Gandalf's Fist will perform at Planet Rock Radio's RockStock festival on Saturday 7th December at Great Yarmouth.<br><br>Other great bands performing over the weekend include Uriah Heep, Hawkwind, Fish and the Von Hertzen Brothers. Should be a great weekend - for more info and tickets click <a contents="here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.planetrock.com/events/rock-stock/rockstock/" target="_blank">here!</a><br><br>See you guys there!!Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/16742072013-09-21T12:50:36+01:002018-04-04T10:20:10+01:00New Album Released!The new album, "A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer", is now available for download early via <a contents="Itunes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/sg/album/day-in-life-universal-wanderer/id706441348">Itunes</a> and a few other digital retailers! Which is a nice little suprise! Confirmation of the Digipaks has come through so those who have pre-ordered should be getting those very soon too!<br><em><strong>*UPDATE* - CD Digipaks now in stock!</strong></em><br>In other news, tracks from the record are already starting to do the round on radio stations from around the world!<br>Fantastic.<br>Hope you guys enjoy the record!!<br>Cheers,<br>Dean & LukeGandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/14289792013-08-18T22:37:18+01:002019-04-15T08:13:14+01:00New Album Announced & More Free Music!<img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/58770/21fd64b6e6b9968b69cfb95c568db887a13cc1a7/small/Wanderer-Cover-small.jpg?1374785111" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><div>We've just announced our Brand New album-in-the-works: "A Day in the Life of a Universal Wanderer". <a contents="Click here" data-link-label="New Album" data-link-type="page" href="/new-album">Click here</a> to Check it out and listen to samples!</div><br>Due to be released late September/Early October, The album is themed around a deep-space signal transmitted from a derelict space station in the far reaches of the galaxy using broken instruments salvaged from a Cargo Bay.<br><br>Tracks such as the epic doom-laden jazz of “The Nine Billion Names of God” fit perfectly alongside the anthemic choruses of “Stowaway to the Mushroom Planet” and the renaissance-whimsy of “The Battle for Tannhäuser Gate”, creating one of the most engaging albums to be recorded from the far side of the solar system. We're immensly proud of this one and are looking forward to sending a couple of tracks to do the rounds on the radio so <a contents="Make sure you Pre-Order your copy today!" data-link-label="Music Store" data-link-type="page" href="/music-store">Make sure you Pre-Order your copy today!</a> - Availabe via our online Store Now!<br><br>In other news we've uploaded a brand new Free EP - A follow up to the hugely successful fan-sampler "The Wizards Study" - Nab your download over at our <a contents="Free Music" data-link-label="Free Music" data-link-type="page" href="/free-music">Free Music</a> Section!Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/13506412013-03-06T06:00:00+00:002018-04-26T09:17:33+01:00New Music Video Released!<table width="200" border="3" align="center" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr>
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In the grand tradition of us releasing bizarre and bewildering psychedelic videos, you’ll be pleased to note that our latest, for the track <i>“The Gathering of the Clouds”</i> from last year’s <i>“From a Point of Existence” </i>album, features a mind-numbing collection of swirly-whirly-wibbely-wobbely things flying through space, a singing star-face... and some worm holes and stuff...<br><br>
Check it out on Youtube & Enjoy the Ride!<br type="_moz">Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/13506402013-03-06T06:00:00+00:002020-05-29T10:37:06+01:00'Fist in new issue of Prog Magazine!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/137a6b114a06f05d54880455eed92b99468499c5/original/prog.jpg?1374785100" class="size_orig justify_left border_medium" alt="" height="193" width="150" />The new issue of "PROG" Magazine hits the shops Today on Wednesday March 6th. <br><br>
The Moody Blues are featured on the front cover of the new issue, but far more importantly is that Gandalf's Fist music features on the covermount CD titled "Sailing Uncharted Seas".<br>
The nine-munite epic <i>"The Gathering of the Clouds"</i> (printed simply as 'clouds' in places due to a small printing error) is track 7 on a CD full of prog-tastic music:<br>
The full album also recieves a mixed review inside the Mag - but we'll let you make your own minds up about the music.<br><br><u>Tracklist:</u><br>
1. Von Hertzen Brothers - Insomniac<br>
2. Sanguine Hum - From The Ground up<br>
3. Amplifier - Matmos (Edit)<br>
4. Big Big Train - Curator Of Butterflies<br>
5. IOEarth - Home (Live)<br>
6. Gordon Giltrap / Oliver Wakeman - Moneyfacturing<br><u><b>7. Gandalf's Fist - The Gathering of the Clouds</b></u><br>
8. September Code - B4u<br>
9. Aeon Zen – Downfall<br>Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/13506422012-10-31T05:00:00+00:002019-11-29T11:24:59+00:00New Album Digipak Now Available!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/605f227f871fe8a04c478cc5709eccc6ac424451/thumb/From-a-point-of-existence-version-1.jpg?1375885591" class="size_orig justify_right border_thin" alt="" height="125" width="125" />Ok so our sci-fi-Hobbit concept album, “From a Point of Existence”, has been around on itunes and whatnot for a while now and we’ve had a number of requests of record collectors and Tolkien enthusiasts to provide a Physical CD for their collections…<br><br>
Well, as if concealed by Radagast’s moose hunting hat, you can now order a strictly limited run of the new record in an awesome digipak format!<br>
So If you fancy one, and hey – why wouldn’t you – there’s a picture of a psychedelic robin climbing an ice cream - then click <a href="./musicstore.cfm">here</a> to visit our store before they’re all snaffled up!!<br><br>
International Shipping is available – seriously I will post these out anyone who has a hankering for some Psychedelic-Tolkien-Prog!Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/13506432012-07-15T06:00:00+01:002018-05-07T08:15:19+01:00'Fist Featured in latest PROG Mag.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/58770/70f31248e4401693233c0d9917091116e9e0fb62/thumb/aprog28front.jpg?1375885591" class="size_orig justify_left border_medium" alt="" height="125" width="98" /><br>
The latest issue of "PROG" Magazine is out on Wednesday, July 18th and features a nice full-page limelight article on Gandalf's Fist - so make sure you go out and grab yourself a copy! <br>
You can also download the issue via the iphone app store or order a printed copy online <a target="_new" href="http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/content/lp/prog/">here.</a><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Gandalf's Fisttag:gandalfsfist.com,2005:Post/13506442012-03-25T06:00:00+01:002019-01-30T09:58:43+00:00Revamped Merch Store!As well as being able to order/pre-order our music through our <a href="./musicstore.cfm">Music Store</a> we have now revamped our <a target="_new" href="http://www.cafepress.co.uk/gfmerch"><b>Online Merch Stall!</b></a> You can now get a range of exclusive Gandalf's Fist T-Shirts and other proggy goodies to strut about town in like cock o' the north!<br><br>
Head over to our <a target="_new" href="http://www.cafepress.co.uk/gfmerch"><b>Online Merch Store</b></a> now to grab yourself a wizardingly good bit of garb!<br type="_moz">Gandalf's Fist