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Skiold is an atmospheric black metal band from Quito, Pichincha, active since at least 2017 and known for a steady stream of digital singles that explore cold, melodic, and war‑themed soundscapes. Their presence is confirmed in the Ecuadorian underground through both their discography and their appearance on the Ecuador Underground double‑CD compilation with the track Gral Knight.

Identity and musical direction

Skiold’s music is rooted in atmospheric black metal, characterized by:

• tremolo‑driven melodic guitar lines
• cold, expansive atmospheres
• martial and historical themes (e.g., The Great War, Glory to the Cathars)
• a raw but melodic production style

Their releases show a consistent focus on mood and narrative rather than aggression, placing them within the more atmospheric and introspective branch of Ecuadorian black metal.

The band’s lineup includes:

• Atuk Urkukuna — bass, vocals
• Aeri — drums
• Anael — guitars

Past contributors include Geist (guitars) and BS (vocals).

Discography and evolution

Skiold’s catalog consists entirely of singles, released annually and showing a clear evolution in sound and thematic focus. Their known releases include:

• Hidden Path (2017)
• Descent (2017)
• The Fallen Star (2017)
• Gral Knight (2018)
• The Great War (2019)
• Glory to the Cathars (2019)
• Preludes of Tempest (2019)
• Warm Life (2020)
• Become into Night (2021)
• Loneliness (2021)

A complete list of singles from 2017 onward is confirmed by Ecuadorian metal archives and local scene documentation.

Their track Gral Knight is also available on Spotify, indicating some international digital distribution.

Presence in the Ecuadorian scene

Skiold is part of the modern wave of Ecuadorian atmospheric black metal, active in local venues and compilations. A live appearance at Menarkia Bar in Quito (2017) shows their early performance activity.

Their inclusion in the Ecuador Underground compilation further solidifies their role in the national scene, marking them as one of the few atmospheric black metal acts from Quito with consistent output.

Summary

Skiold represents a steady and atmospheric presence in Ecuador’s black metal landscape, defined by a prolific series of singles, a cold and melodic sound, and participation in national underground compilations. Their work blends introspective atmospheres with historical and mystical themes, contributing to the diversity of Ecuador’s extreme metal scene.