Irish Folk Metal legends, Cruachan, have signed to Folk, Medieval and Pagan Metal label, Trollzorn Records, for the release of their eagerly awaited seventh studio album.

Stefan & Kai from Trollzorn Records said:

'Trollzorn Records is honoured to celebrate our tenth anniversary with the signing of Cruachan. We are all big Cruachan fans here and have followed the band over a number years, so it's a real coup for us to welcome them on board. We look forward to releasing the new Cruachan album towards the end of 2014.'

Cruachan has undergone something of a rebirth since the release of Blood On The Black Robe back in 2011 with the recruitment of a second guitarist, Kieran Ball, drummer, Mauro Frison and bassist, Eric Fletcher.

Founder, Keith Fay had this to say:

'We are excited about working with Trollzorn, they are a young, fresh and energetic label but also have the experience of AFM records in distribution and Sure Shot Worx for promotion who we have worked with before so we have every faith in a strong collaboration. The new album will be finished this summer and will take what we started on "blood on the Black Robe" to another level. We think this new one will give the Folk Metal genre the kick in the ass it needs. '

The band has a busy year ahead. Work began on the new album last year at Trackmix Studios in Dublin and recording is expected to be completed in July. Cruachan recently returned from a successful tour of Russia and the band is looking forward to a spate of festival appearances and headline shows across Europe, including Hornerfest in Germany in June and Brutal Assault in the Czech Republic later in the summer.

Three members of the band are currently appearing in the popular historical drama TV series, Vikings.