Cathis Ord originated in 2007, a solo project that took inspiration from the Scandinavian bands of the 90's, as well as traditional English doom and melodic metal bands of the same time. Cathis Ord makes use of long and complex song structures which progress from beginning to end, leading the listener on a journey. It released a demo to critical acclaim in 2008, winning 'Best Demo' in Sound on Sound magazine, and earning universal praise from the press. Comparisons to Opeth were voiced and Terrorizer magazine noted the band as one to watch. The debut album, 'The Far Shore' builds upon this success, entirely written and recorded by one man. 2011 promises to be a breakthrough year.