“Battles and Brotherhood”, the new video from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based traditional metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. The clip was produced and directed by Rick Podd, who has previously worked on such movies as “The Watcher” and “Hellraiser”.

3 INCHES OF BLOOD is currently preparing for a massive North American headlining tour with SAVIOURS and HOLY GRAIL in the support slots. The trek kicks off on November 13 and will be 3 INCHES OF BLOOD’s last U.S. run until the spring of 2010.

“Here Waits Thy Doom” sold around 2,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position No. 8 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

3 INCHES OF BLOOD’s previous album, “Fire Up The Blades”, opened with 5,300 copies to enter The Billboard 200 chart at No. 147.

“Here Waits Thy Doom” was released on September 8 via Century Media Records (August 31 in Europe). The CD was recorded at Seattle’s London Bridge Studios with renowned producer Jack Endino (HIGH ON FIRE).

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