in an attempt to explore ideas and material firmly rooted in the glory days of the British Empire and presenting a wide range of subjects influenced by its’ colourful social and military histories, theatre, literature and mythologies. 2008 saw the release of the duo’s first endeavour:a self released EP called "Death: August & Royal" and featured the drumming talents of William Drury. Such was the enthusiastic response to the release, the English gentlemen decided to take the band a step further and alongside the new recruit to the ranks; guitarists Elle Torry and James Murray were invited to complete the live line-up.
In the June of that year June, the band inked a deal with legendary UK label Candlelight Records and spent the rest of the year writing and then recording their debut album: "At The Going Down Of The Sun". Largely written by gas-light, and fuelled by absinthe and cigar smoke, the album contains ten tracks of what the duo term as "Aritocratic Dark Metal" with the title track featuring a specially recorded passage from Harry Patch, who at the age of 110 was the last surviving tommy to have seen combat in the trenches of the Paschendale. Mixed and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima and released 20th July 2009, the CD has been attracting considerable attention and very positive reviews.
August 2009 was exceptionally busy for the band, with William Drury making way for new sticks-man James Last, the band filming two promotional videos: "Unto That End" and "Airborne-Redux", and the recording of an EP in which the band cover the classic Madness song " Night Boat To Cairo".
The band is now in rehearsal mode, and preparing to bring the live experience to a battlefield near you..