Valediction are a metal band based in Dublin, Ireland.
The band plays a technical style of metal strong on heavy riffs, well-defined melody & screaming solos; with a dark edge and symphonic leanings.

Valediction was formed in 2005 and steadily recruited members over the following two years until the line-up was completed and a live set prepared in 2007.

The band's live début came about in support of Mass Extinction at the album release gig for their 'Creations Undoing' EP.

The band gigged extensively around Ireland for the next two years, sharing the stage with a mixture of other Irish bands and international acts.

In early 2009 the band went on a brief hiatus while looking for a new singer. Martin O'Hanrahan was eventually chosen as the band's new frontman and the band subsequently pursued a darker, heavier sound with a switch to growled vocals and a change in songwriting style.

In 2008 Valediction supported Thurisaz at 2 of their 3 gigs in Ireland (Dublin and Cork), Vreid in Dublin and later in the same year Valediction supported Firewind and Kiuas at their gig in Whelans (Dublin).

The band also performed at Cork Winterfest in December 2008 alongside such bands as Amon Amarth, Skyclad, Mourning Beloveth and Mass Extinction.

Valediction produced a 4-track demo in 2008 that had a limited release at some gigs.

The band is currently (as of 2010) working on their album which is scheduled for release in the coming months and will be released both in physical format and online.

Source : myspace.com