Dr Mark Deeks of metal bands Winterfylleth and Ard!

Rock, Paper, Swords!

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Mark also gives piano lessons online HERE

Ard Bandcamp page

Winterfylleth Bandcamp page

Ard Lindisfarne Mead bundles

Youtube video of Winterfylleth performing "The Hallowing of Heirdom", one of their most beautiful songs.

Theme music by Steven and Matthew. The short piece of music at the outro is Steven's attempt at doom metal!