Ireland's PRIMORDIAL have had a successful Vltima Ratio tour this year. Dating back to 1991, the quintet from Dublin have now crossed their third decade of life.

PRIMORDIAL were originally part of the second wave of black/death/doom that swept across the globe in the late 80s and early 90s, but added elements of Irish traditional music and cultural, historical influences.

They have lost none of their vitality and energy on their just-released tenth album, How It Ends, so fans can look forward to music for a dark night of the soul with their classic sound made up of a mix of Celtic folk and black metal.