The story of Heathen Foray begins in autumn of 2005 in Styria (Austria).

During the recordings of the demo „Forest“, the band went through some Line-Up changes and eventually consisted of Jürgen Brüder and Bernd Zahn (Guitars), C. Michael Hofbauer (Drums), Robert Schroll (Vocals) und Markus Engert (Bass). „Forest“ war released in August 2007.


2008 begins for Heathen Foray with a change on the Bass. Markus Wildinger stepped in and enabled the band to play the Pagafest 2008 as support for Ensiferum, Moonsorrow, Korpiklaani, Tyr and Eluveitie. On the same day, Markus was made a permanent member of the band.

In Spring 2008, the band goes back to the studio to record the successor of „Forest“. The album „The Passage“ leads to a record deal with the german label Black Bards Entertainment.

„The Passage“ (rel. 2009) is welcomed with open arms by critics. The album receives mostly ratings in the areas of 70-90% an even brings the band the title of „Best Austrian Newcomer 2009 (folkmetal.at)“.


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