An EP was released in February 2004 called Black Tide Silver Path and the band convinced producer Chris Tsangarides, who worked with Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne, to record their self-titled debut album.
[2][3] The album was released through French label Bad Reputation Records[4] in April 2006 and was critically acclaimed in the UK and Europe.
[citation needed] Glyder hit the airwaves in the summer of 2006 with regular airplay on the Bruce Dickinson BBC6 rock show.
During 2006 Glyder also opened for W.A.S.P., Bob Catley, Wishbone Ash and shared stages with Eric Bell and Brian Robertson.
In May/June 2008 Glyder toured Scandinavia with Gotthard, opened for Dio in Stockholm and played the Gibson tent at Sweden Rock Festival.
On the same day the band reached the number 1 spot on 89.5 FM WSOU, the college radio station of Seton Hall University, New Jersey.
[citation needed] Due to financial strains and frustration with the music business, singer/bassist Tony Cullen and Drummer Davy Ryan quit the band.[when?]