Editing Waylander (band) (section)

==History==
Formed in 1993, Waylander released their debut demo, ''[[Once Upon an Era]]'', in early 1995, mixing Irish folk music with [[extreme metal]]. Waylander were soon dubbed folk, Celtic and [[pagan metal]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} In 1996, with the addition of a full-time [[tin whistle]] player, Waylander released their second demo, ''[[Dawning of a New Age]]'', which soon gained the band a prominent position in the folk metal scene. This was cemented when Waylander signed to [[Century Media Records]], and in 1998 their debut album was released, entitled ''[[Reawakening Pride Once Lost]]''. A handful of gigs were undertaken to promote this album but label problems and internal strife blunted the potential somewhat. After overcoming some line-up changes, Waylander signed with Blackend Records and released their ''[[The Light, the Dark and the Endless Knot]]'' album in early 2001. Again internal strife reared up, culminating in numerous line-up changes for several years. Despite this Waylander managed to perform some notable gigs, including the [[Bloodstock Open Air|Bloodstock]] and Day of Darkness festivals, as well as gigs with [[Ancient Rites]], [[Cathedral (band)|Cathedral]], [[Sabbat (English band)|Sabbat]] and [[Skyforger]]. In 2005, joining original members ArdChieftain O' Hagan, Michael Proctor, and Den Ferran were Saul McMichael and Gareth Murdock on guitars.

Waylander have signed a deal with [[Listenable Records]] and Waylander's new third album, entitled ''[[Honour Amongst Chaos]]'', is "more powerful and beautiful than ever, using a vast array of Irish folk instruments and armed with their passion for metal in its truest form", according to a press release. "Blending epic atmospheres and relentless brutality, ''Honour Amongst Chaos'' reflects the heart and soul of pagan warriors worldwide." {{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} Waylander's debut album, ''Reawakening Pride Once Lost'', has been re-released by Midhir Records on CD and vinyl.

In 2009, Gareth Murdock left the band to be the new bassist for [[Alestorm]].