History

Saille is a self-defined epic black metal band consistently incorporating real classical instruments (e.g. cello, violin, cornet, trumpet, euphonium, grand piano, hobo) into their compositions.

Lyrically Saille handles "the fearful, the uncanny and the weird". On earlier releases: Death rites and Forces of Nature.

Sail or Saille is the Irish name of the fourth letter of the Ogham alphabet, meaning "willow".
Pronunciation : [sahl-yeh]

Origins:

Saille was found by Dries Gaerdelen [keyboards] in 2008, in order to create his favourite style of music (melodic black metal with a threatening feel, like Tartaros, Limbonic Art and Keep Of Kalessin). The collaboration with Jonathan Vanderwal [guitars/vocals] was a logical result of their longstanding cooperation in their previous band Mortifer. Filip Dupont of Gorath participated in writing lyrics and helping with the vocals. Shortly after Gert Monden [drums] of In-Quest was added to the line-up the development of the songs could proceed.

Recording debut:

The recordings for the first album 'Irreversible Decay' started at the end of 2009 in Shumcot Studio. During these sessions they met Reinier Schenk [guitars] of Fleshmould and he became a member of the band. As a result of the addition of several classical trained guest musicians the sessions were spread over several months. The debut album was finalized in September 2010. After being contacted by several labels, Saille chose to work with Code666 records and the album 'Irreversible Decay' was released March 4th 2011. A music video was made for the song 'Plaigh Allais'.

Live 2011-2012:

At first Saille was only intended as a studio project. However, it soon became clear the music should be brought to life. With the addition of Didier Vancampo [bass], a live-band was formed and several shows followed. Thanks to the good reviews and their solid live-reputation, Saille played amongst acts as Melechesh, Izegrim, Gorath and more.The live-shows of the first album were concluded with a spot on Belgium's biggest metalfest Graspop Metal Meeting 2012. At the end of 2012 another highlight was their appearance on Eindhoven Metal Meeting [The Netherlands].

Recording successor:

In July 2012 the band hit the Shumcot Studio again to record their second album entitled 'Ritu'. With lyrics inspired by death rites in ancient cultures, combined with new member Dennie Grondelaers'[vocals] interest for H.P. Lovecraft and Cthulhu, the next album had a much darker setting. Again classical skilled guest musicians were invited to create the irreplaceable real sounds: flugelh