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Originally released in 2010 and only ever distributed in their native Iceland, Ask the Slave's sophomore offering, The Order of Things, will finally be available again and now overseas for the first time courtesy of Crime Records from Norway. The album has been remastered for this occasion and contains three bonus tracks, including one studio outtake.
Upon its original release, The Order of Things caused quite a stir in the Icelandic rock and metal scene. Confusing for some but rewarding for those accepting challenges, the album received heaps of praise from reviewers both locally and internationally. In attempting to pin down the album's sound, reviewers mentioned acts as diverse as Tool, Faith No More, Opeth, Pain of Salvation, Sonic Youth, and Frank Zappa, all the while applauding Ask the Slave for developing their own unique way of approaching heavy rock music.
Track: | Duration: | |||
1. | The Order of Things | 3:13 | ||
2. | Something Got in the Water | 5:46 | ||
3. | I Fucked Up | 2:43 | ||
4. | Peeling Skin | 4:14 | ||
5. | For the Sake of Conversation | 5:56 | ||
6. | A Place in the Forest | 1:45 | ||
7. | Sleep Now | 3:36 | ||
8. | Smell Yourself | 2:38 | ||
9. | Zero | 1:55 | ||
10. | Sleep Some More | 4:54 | ||
11. | Slave | 6:31 | ||
12. | The King of Prunes [Outtake] | 3:15 | ||
13. | Zero [Acoustic Live Radio Performance] | 1:59 | ||
14. | The Order of Things [Demo] | 3:22 |
Elvar Atli Ævarsson | Guitar & Vocals | |
Engilbert Hauksson | Bass | |
Hinrik Þór Oliversson | Drums & Percussion | |
Ragnar Ólafsson | Lead Vocals | |
Valur Guðmundsson | Guitar |
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Dubbed by their local media as "brain-stimulating musical perverts", the original problem child of Icelandic rock, Ask the Slave, has been raising eyebrows since 2004, making music true to their credo of "wtf?!" Now, teamed up with esteemed Norwegian independent label Crime Records, and in collaboration with We Låve Rock Music, the band is ready to launch their third full-length album. The album in question, Good Things Bad People, is their first release in 11 years and their first to be distributed internationally.
Those already familiar with the group's back catalog will know better than expect a conventional rock record. In true Ask the Slave fashion, the album comprises a wide range of sounds and moods. Although presented in a coherent flow, the album manages to be at the same time heavy and dark, soft and beautiful, serious and angry, and silly. Brace yourselves for heavy riffs, grand choruses, clever guitar-interplay, haunting melodies, catchy pop hooks, twists-and-turns, odd time signatures, far-out character-play, and a healthy dose of internal band humor.
This album is released in co-operation with We Låve Rock Music.
Track: | Duration: | |||
1. | Catch 22 | 2:42 | ||
2. | Wounded Knee | 6:26 | ||
3. | White Vigilante | 9:09 | ||
4. | Good Things Bad People | 2:56 | ||
5. | Katie Mae | 6:09 | ||
6. | Slave | 2:45 | ||
7. | The Beginning of the Blues | 4:21 | ||
8. | Eulogy | 4:09 | ||
9. | Tag, You're It! | 6:18 | ||
10. | Chain Gang | 4:08 | ||
11. | Catch 33 | 3:44 |
Elvar Atli Ævarsson | Guitars & Vocals | |
Hálfdán Árnason | Bass & Synthesizer | |
Ragnar Ólafsson | Piano & Lead Vocals | |
Skúli Gíslason | Drums & Percussion | |
Valur Árni Guðmundsson | Guitars & Vocals |
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An animist perceives all things - animals, plants, rocks, rivers, oceans, and mountains - as animated, and it all comes to life in Octohawk’s debut album.
With Animist, the Norwegian 5-piece denotes not a single creed or doctrine but a diverse otherworldly landscape of progressive, melodic, and abrasive music. Filled with thundering beats, heavy riffs, ripping vocals, and entrancing soundscapes, Animist represents the shapeless nature of real chaos.
The album, comprised of 10 crushing tracks, is an eventful experience. Rich in content and surprises, this album will delight all fans of sludgy, proggy, and groovy heavy metal.
Detached from all boundaries, Animist soars through many metal genres - seamlessly from powerful to ethereal and back with dual momentum.
With their debut album Animist, Octohawk lays down a solid foundation for their musical universe.
Produced by Octohawk.
Mixed and mastered by Kjetil Ottersen at Vektor Facilities.
Drums recorded by Christian Paulsen & Roy André Berget.
Music and Lyrics by Octohawk.
Design by Stian Svorkmo.
Track: | Duration: | |||
1. | Weather the Storm | 7:30 | ||
2. | Eyes Glowing Red | 5:13 | ||
3. | Iconoclast | 8:01 | ||
4. | Origin | 5:20 | ||
5. | Ferocious | 5:06 | ||
6. | By the Root | 5:32 | ||
7. | Redemption | 2:20 | ||
8. | Reanimate | 8:03 | ||
9. | Skyward | 7:05 | ||
10. | Ancestor | 8:45 |
David Jøndahl Hjellum | Drums | |
Christian Schei | Guitar | |
Stian Svorkmo | Vocal and Guitar | |
Steffen Overaa | Synth and Vocal | |
Espen Geitsund | Bass |
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The Earbook is a vinyl-size hardback book containing four discs:
Inside the book, you will find a sumptuous compendium of amazing artwork by David Wyatt, photographs, English and Old-English lyrics, and numerous details about the project.
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
1. | The Story Begins | 3:05 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
2. | There's a Threat | 4:53 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
3. | Crossing the Ocean | 4:28 | CD1-3 | A3 | ||||
4. | Beowulf's Promise | 3:23 | CD1-4 | A4 | ||||
5. | Grendel Attacks | 4:21 | CD1-5 | A5 | ||||
6. | Celebration | 2:14 | CD1-6 | B1 | ||||
7. | The Hag's Revenge | 2:49 | CD1-7 | B2 | ||||
8. | Journey | 3:17 | CD1-8 | B3 | ||||
9. | Underwater Cavern | 3:50 | CD1-9 | B4 | ||||
10. | Rewards | 6:07 | CD1-10 | B5 | ||||
11. | Beowulf, the King | 4:00 | CD1-11 | C1 | ||||
12. | Dragon Fire | 4:58 | CD1-12 | C2 | ||||
13. | The Warrior Dies | 2:42 | CD1-13 | C3 | ||||
14. | Funeral Pyre | 5:15 | CD1-14 | C4 | ||||
15. | The Story Ends | 1:38 | CD1-15 | C5 | ||||
The Narration | 11:20 | D1 | ||||||
Journey [Instrumental] | 3:18 | D2 | ||||||
Celebration [Instrumental] | 2:16 | D3 |
Clive Nolan | Orchestration, keyboards, and programming | |
Vicki Swan | Nyckelharpa | |
Mark Westwood | Electric Guitar | |
Stig Andre Clason | Acoustic Guitar | |
Arnfinn Isaksen | Bass Guitar | |
Scott Higham | Drums | |
Geir Johansen | Extra Percussion | |
Birgitte Njå | Lur | |
Morten Clason | Flute | |
Ross Andrews | Narrator | |
Ryan Morgan | Vocals – Beowulf | |
Christina Booth | Vocals – Tyra | |
Gemma Ashley | Vocals – Solveig | |
Natalie Barnett | Vocals – Freja | |
Ensemble Anonym | Plainchant | |
The "Wildland Warriors Choir" | Choir |
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The story of Valley Doom continues, and the epic conclusion to the trilogy will soon be in your possession. Legend of Valley Doom Part 3 comes out on May 7th, 2021. Available on CD, Double Gatefold LP, and digital formats.
Follow our heroes’ journey as they search for magic weapons, battle foul beasts, and discover new lands. Only when the Seven Ancient Artefacts are united they will have the power to bring down the Dark Lord and end his reign of terror. Will the people of Valley Doom ever find peace? A dangerous road of sorrow and pain lies ahead.
“Darkened days and darkened nights.
A world in terror, no end in sight
The Ancient God still showed some light.
In these darkened days and darkened nights.”
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | ||||||
1 | Seven Ancient Artefacts | 05:35 | CD1-1 | A1 | |||||
2 | Journey To the North | 04:12 | CD1-2 | A2 | |||||
3 | The Ballad of Arnoth the Wild | 06:06 | CD1-3 | A3 | |||||
4 | Mines of Eloroth | 05:28 | CD1-4 | A4 | |||||
5 | Battle for Eloroth | 03:52 | CD1-5 | B1 | |||||
6 | March Into the Storm | 06:18 | CD1-6 | B2 | |||||
7 | Bane of Lord Cremortius | 08:46 | CD1-7 | B3 | |||||
8 | The Sarlinian Bow | 08:28 | CD1-8 | C1 | |||||
9 | Deep in the Mountain | 06:55 | CD1-9 | C2 | |||||
10 | Tomb of the Fallen Kings | 06:31 | CD1-10 | D1 | |||||
11 | Stars Will Light the Way | 05:01 | CD1-11 | D2 | |||||
12 | For Our King and for Our Land | 09:09 | CD1-12 | D3 | |||||
Playing time: | 01:16:21 |
Vocals: | John Rhys-Davies | Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones | ||
Ralf Scheepers | Primal Fear, ex-Gamma Ray | |||
Olaf Hayer | Luca Turilli, Symphonity | |||
Herbie Langhans | Avantasia, ex-Seventh Avenue, Firewind | |||
Daniel Heiman | ex-Lost Horizon | |||
Alessandro Conti | LT’s Rhapsody, Trick or Treat | |||
Tommy Johansson | Sabaton, Majestica | |||
Alessio Garavello | ex-Power Quest, A New Tomorrow | |||
Tim “Ripper” Owens | ex-Judas Priest | |||
Jonas Heidgert | Dragonland | |||
Mathias Blad | Falconer | |||
Elisa Martin | ex-Dark Moor, ex-Fairyland | |||
Bernt Fjellestad | Guardians of Time | |||
Marco Pastorino | Temperance, ex-Secret Sphere | |||
Melissa Bonny | Ad Infinitum, Rage of Light | |||
Raphael Mendes | ||||
Arnaud Ménard | Alkemyst | |||
Mikael Holst | Timeless Miracle | |||
John Yelland | Judicator | |||
Brandon Bordman | The Grand Myth | |||
George Tsalikis | ||||
Peter Danielsen | Darkest Sins, Eunomia | |||
Anniken Rasmussen | Darkest Sins | |||
Marius Danielsen | Darkest Sins | |||
Guitars: | Richard Fortus | Guns N’ Roses | ||
Jennifer Batten | Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck | |||
Arjen Lucassen | Ayreon | |||
Ronni Le Tekrø | TNT | |||
Tommy Johansson | Sabaton, Majestica | |||
Bill Hudson | Doro, NorthTale | |||
Jimmy Hedlund | Falconer | |||
Timo Somers | Delain | |||
Dushan Petrossi | Magic Kingdom, Iron Mask | |||
Samuel Lundström | Veonity | |||
Christian Münzer | Eternity’s End | |||
Tim Hansen | Induction | |||
Fredrik E. Enochson | Palantír | |||
Robin Malm | Vanquisher | |||
Daniel Carpenter | Celestivl | |||
Sigurd Kårstad | Darkest Sins | |||
Ketil Strand | ||||
Marius Danielsen | Darkest Sins | |||
Bass: | Bjørn Helge Lervåg | Horizon Project | ||
Keyboards: | Derek Sherinian | ex-Dream Theater, Kiss, Alice Cooper | ||
Peter Danielsen | Darkest Sins, Eunomia | |||
Narration: | John Rhys-Davies | Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones | ||
Roger Watson | ||||
Drums: | Ludvig Pedersen | Darkest Sins | ||
Choirs: | Marco Pastorino | Temperance, ex-Secret Sphere | ||
Ty Christian | Lords of the Trident | |||
Marius Danielsen | Darkest Sins | |||
Peter Danielsen | Darkest Sins, Eunomia |
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Veil of Secrets is a new band formed by Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson.
Their debut album Dead Poetry marks Stene’s return to the scene after leaving Tristania in 2007 and Mickelson’s first outlet as the main songwriter.
Vibeke Stene is known as the singer of Tristania, 1997-2007. With Veil of Secrets, she has composed the majority of lyrics and vocals.
Asgeir Mickelson is known for having played drums in Borknagar, Sarke, Ihsahn, Spiral Architect, Vintersorg, Testament, and others. With Veil of Secrets, he has written all music and recorded drums, guitars, and bass.
Growling vocals on the album were done by Erling Malm (Endolith, Articulus) who will also play guitar live. Violin was done by Sareeta (Ram-Zet, ex-Ásmegin).
Dead Poetry is produced by Vibeke Stene and Asgeir Mickelson, mixed at Toproom Studio by Børge Finstad, and mastered at dUb Studio by Endre Kirkesola.
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
1. | The Last Attempt | 5:24 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
2. | Sear the Fallen | 6:50 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
3. | Remorseful Heart | 5:27 | CD1-3 | A3 | ||||
4. | The Lie of Her Prosperity | 6:19 | CD1-4 | A4 | ||||
5. | Fey | 6:32 | CD1-5 | B1 | ||||
6. | Bryd | 4:27 | CD1-6 | B2 | ||||
7. | Meson | 7:02 | CD1-7 | B3 | ||||
8. | Entirety | 6:21 | CD1-8 | B4 |
Vibeke Stene | Vocals | |
Asgeir Mickelson | Drums, Guitars, Bass | |
Erling Malm | Growling Vocals | |
Sareeta | Violin |
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The promise of Eternal Life has been the crucial subject in which numerous religions and spiritual beliefs have based their foundations on. For the idea of non-existence is as troubling and inconceivable for humans as infinite itself, on the other hand, the thought of interminably experiencing more from a reality we are so accustomed to brings comfort to more than one soul. Innocence is bliss, and being forever shields us from turning our eyes to the dreadful horror of the unknown, the black pit of nothingness, the void. But it's within its contemplation that lies the secret knowledge.
"The Self-Aware Frequency", explores the mind of a cognizant being trapped within the cosmically interwoven pattern that embeds reality. The character's universe is the music itself, through which it navigates, as a sum of temporal frequencies who slowly gain consciousness, evolving across the songs, until the ultimate realization of its own undeniable truth.
The album combines elements of electronic, industrial, classical, film score, heavy metal, progressive rock, and even pop to create something unique, challenging, and engaging. Fans of forward-thinking artists such as Devil Doll, Mike Patton, Leprous, Ulver, Manes, Pain of Salvation, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Devin Townsend, Vulture Industries, and Arcturus should rejoice in the musical world illuminated throughout the album.
International guest appearances are performed by Bor Zuljan (Devil Doll), Øyvind "Mustis" Mustaparta (ex-Dimmu Borgir), Juan Manuel Flores (Cuarteto Cromano), Goran Setitus (Omnia Moritur, ex-Setherial), Alasdair Dunn (Ashenspire), Przemyslaw Kajnat (Eternal Deformity, Allone), and Lotti Wood (Woodwindz).
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
1. | Born | 2:41 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
2. | Coward | 6:40 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
3. | Becoming | 0:51 | CD1-3 | A3 | ||||
4. | Human | 7:00 | CD1-4 | A4 | ||||
5. | Arising | 0:52 | CD1-5 | A5 | ||||
6. | Death | 2:15 | CD1-6 | B1 | ||||
7. | God Machine | 9:33 | CD1-7 | B2 | ||||
8. | Transcending | 1:04 | CD1-8 | B3 | ||||
9. | Viral Idea | 4:52 | CD1-9 | B4 |
Jake Rosenberg | Keyboards, Piano, Programming, Sampling | |
Râhoola | Vox, Choir, Keyboards, Piano, Orchestration, Programming, and Sound Design | |
André Aaslie | Piano, Orchestration, Moog, Mellotron |
Music by Vitam Aeternam
Concept & Lyrics by Râhoola
Special Guest Collaborators:
Bor Zuljan (Devil Doll) - Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Øyvind “Mustis” Mustaparta (ex-Dimmu Borgir) - Piano on “Death”
Juan Manuel Flores (Cuarteto Cromano) - Violin
Goran Setitus (Omnia Moritur, ex-Setherial), Alasdair Dunn (Ashenspire), Przemyslaw Kajnat (Eternal Deformity, Allone), and Lotti Wood (Woodwindz) - Choir on “Transcending”
Recorded between September and November 2019 in the following studios:
KVLTe Fish Studios - U.S.
CIRCO DENSO - México
VLSADAH STUDIO - Norway
Mixed by Râhoola @ CIRCO DENSO
Mastered by Charles A. Leal @ PSICOFONIA STUDIO (Monterrey, N.L. México) [CD & DIGITAL]
Mastered by Kjetil Ottersen [VINYL]
Artwork by Sué Monserrat Jacomé Lugo
Graphic Design by Râhoola
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After spending the last two years writing, fine-tuning, and recording their next album, Infringement is now ready for the next chapter. Alienism, a large sounding, intense concept album peeks into the mind of patients at the Gentmire Institute, an institution at the forefront of psychiatrical innovation. We get the insights of the commissioner of Lunacy himself, and through his journals, we enter the world of The Alienist. So let us all escape reality and seek comfort in our minds.
Infringement has been described as playing something in between neo-progressive rock and symphonic rock while flirting with various genres throughout their debut album. They touch on big groovy parts with funky rhythms, other times they clearly visit the 70s. A mix of melodious, symphonic rock with unexpected twists and progressive bar changes.
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
1. | Disorder | 7:58 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
2. | Triad | 10:38 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
3. | Therapy | 4:37 | CD1-3 | B1 | ||||
4. | Delirium | 16:57 | CD1-4 | B2 |
Hans Andreas Brandal | Vocals | |
Stig André Clason | Guitar and Vocals | |
Kristoffer Utby | Drums | |
Bård Thorstensen | Keys | |
Espen Larsen | Bass |
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Once upon a time, there was a band that stated that «Rock’n’roll all nite, Party every day!» was the mantra in life. Here comes the soundtrack for doing exactly that!
Secret Chapter brings you ten powerful metal songs on their debut album named Chapter One, which will make you want to grab that mic stand and get in on the action.
The album was released on October 18th, 2019 as a Digipak CD, LP, and Digital Download. It is also available on all major streaming services, like Spotify, Tidal, etc. The Digipak CD also includes two bonus tracks, and one of them is their take on the legendary TNT song “Everyone’s a Star”.
Co-producing, mixing and mastering has been taken care of by the one and only Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studios.
All members of the band have a big passion for powerful music, and they have all played (or still play) in different groups throughout the years (Withem, Maraton, Wild’n’Wicked, Intruder, etc.). They have also been collaborating with musicians and bands like Ronni Le Tekrø (TNT), Tony Mills (TNT), Mats Levén (Yngwie Malmsteen, Candlemass), Pagan’s Mind, Samantha Fox, and Circus Maximus. And one can hear lots of influences in their music, ranging from Judas Priest and Accept on the one hand to TNT and Queensrÿche on the other, and even some Deep Purple is mixed in there.
Get your copy today, play it loud, and let yourself be Baptized in Ecstasy!
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||||
1. | Baptized in Ecstasy | 4:10 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||||
2. | Show Me the Road | 4:33 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||||
3. | Human Centipede | 3:12 | CD1-3 | A3 | ||||||
4. | One Night Aint Enough | 4:13 | CD1-4 | A4 | ||||||
5. | Heavy Metal Love Affair | 5:33 | CD1-5 | A5 | ||||||
6. | The Great Escape | 3:54 | CD1-6 | B1 | ||||||
7. | Sin City | 2:40 | CD1-7 | B2 | ||||||
8. | Introspection | 4:04 | CD1-8 | B3 | ||||||
9. | Enemy Inside | 3:39 | CD1-9 | B4 | ||||||
10. | Blaze | 4:04 | CD1-10 | B5 | ||||||
11. | Heavy Metal Love Affair | 3:30 | CD1-11 | [Radio Edit][Bonus on CD] | ||||||
12. | Everyone's a Star | 3:34 | CD1-12 | [Bonus on CD] |
Ole Aleksander Wagenius | Vocals | |
Jon Aarseth | Guitars | |
Magnus Johansen | Keyboards | |
Stian Stensrud | Bass Guitar | |
Ronny Rocken Arntzen | Drums |
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Norwegians Vingulmork light it up with a brand new, aggressive blackened metal onslaught! «Avgrunn» is an uncompromising 4 song EP that takes the band’s signature of contrasting brutality, speed and melody to a new level. After the great reception of their 2015 debut «Chiaroscuro», the band decided to crank it up a notch and write even heavier, faster and aggressive songs for the next release.
For fans of Skeletonwitch, I, Old Man's Child and Dissection.
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
1. | Ytterst | 6:11 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
2. | Eternally Swallow, Eternally Keep | 4:10 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
3. | Land of Nothing | 4:57 | CD1-3 | B1 | ||||
4. | Døderlein | 4:52 | CD1-4 | B2 |
Simen Kandola | Drums | |
Martin Kandola | Guitar | |
Martin Storm-Olsen | Bass | |
Jostein Stensrud Køhn | Vocals |
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How do you top great power metal albums like Voyage of the Damned and Among the Dead?
Well, the answer from Iron Fire is supposed to keep the focus on songwriting straight, keep the approach real and speak straight from the beating metal heart. Beyond the Void is, therefore, nothing but an honest in your face metal album, filled with blistering power metal songs that melt traditional melodic heavy metal with hard-hitting power trash. This melting pot of heavy metal madness is mixed and mastered by legendary producer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Dark Tranquillity, Madball, etc.).
This is an album spanning from Testament to Judas Priest to Helloween and beyond. Fans of good heavy metal songwriting should give this new creation a spin.
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | |||||
1. | Intro | 00:39 | CD1-1 | A1 | ||||
2. | Beyond the Void | 04:02 | CD1-2 | A2 | ||||
3. | Final Warning | 03:55 | CD1-3 | A3 | ||||
4. | Cold Chains of the North | 03:39 | CD1-4 | A4 | ||||
5. | Wrong Turn | 03:43 | CD1-5 | A5 | ||||
6. | Bones and Gasoline | 04:53 | CD1-6 | A6 | ||||
7. | Old Habits Die Hard | 03:51 | CD1-7 | B1 | ||||
8. | Judgement Day | 04:33 | CD1-8 | B2 | ||||
9. | To Hell and Back | 03:26 | CD1-9 | B3 | ||||
10. | One More Bullet | 04:06 | CD1-10 | B4 | ||||
11. | The Devils Path | 03:49 | CD1-11 | B5 | ||||
12. | Out of Nowhere | 03:32 | CD1-12 | B6 |
Martin Steene | Vocals and Bass | |
Kirk Backarach | Guitars | |
Gunnar Olsen | Drums |
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The waiting time is finally over and thank Marius for that. On November 30th, 2018, Crime Records will release the awaited Part 2 of “Legend of Valley Doom” by Marius Danielsen.
Part 1 was highly praised by the Power Metal fans around the globe. Not to mention that it was voted ‘Album of the Year 2015’ by the followers of Power Metal Cereal Guy on Facebook. And that in battle with albums by the likes of Blind Guardian and Rhapsody.
If you enjoyed Part 1, you’re definitely in for a positive surprise. Where Part 1 took 10 years in the making and consists of a variety of free-standing masterpieces, Part 2 took Marius only 3 years and will take you to the next level of this Epic Metal Opera trilogy. Breathtaking songwriting performed by some of the best metal musicians of our time and guided by a fantastic storyline. It doesn’t get much better than this. Simply a must-have…
Enjoy!
The next chapter in the «Legend of Valley Doom» will continue where Part 1 left us. The Dark Lord defeated Valley Doom, and King Thorgan fell in battle. The Valley Doomians are forced to flee to their allies in the west - The Kingdom of Eunomia. It is up to the Warrior King to lead the people of Valley Doom to safety. Together with King Eunotrian and Arigo the Wise, they need to find a way to defeat the Dark Lord. What went wrong with the prophecy? The answers lie in the Crystal Mountains.
Track: | Duration: | CD: | LP: | ||||||
1 | King Thorgan's Hymn | 03:36 | CD1-1 | A1 | |||||
2 | Rise of the Dark Empire | 06:47 | CD1-2 | A2 | |||||
3 | Gates of Eunomia | 02:26 | CD1-3 | A3 | |||||
4 | Tower of Knowledge | 05:50 | CD1-4 | A4 | |||||
5 | Visions of the Night | 06:06 | CD1-5 | B1 | |||||
6 | Crystal Mountains | 07:13 | CD1-6 | B2 | |||||
7 | By the Dragon's Breath | 06:17 | CD1-7 | B3 | |||||
8 | Under the Silver Moon | 06:21 | CD1-8 | C1 | |||||
9 | Angel of Light | 06:26 | CD1-9 | C2 | |||||
10 | Princess Lariana's Forest | 09:20 | CD1-10 | C3 | |||||
11 | Temple of the Ancient God | 07:54 | CD1-11 | D1 | |||||
12 | We Stand Together | 03:31 | CD1-12 | D2 | |||||
13 | Tower of Knowledge * | 05:50 | CD1-13 | Bonus track on CD | |||||
14 | Crystal Mountains * | 07:13 | D3 | Bonus track on LP | |||||
Playing time (without bonus tracks): | 01:11:47 |
Vocals: | Michael Kiske | Helloween, Avantasia, Unisonic | ||
Tim “Ripper” Owens | ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen | |||
Blaze Bayley | ex-Iron Maiden, Wolvesbane | |||
Olaf Hayer | ex-Luca Turilli, Symphonity | |||
Michele Luppi | Whitesnake, ex-Vision Divine | |||
Daniel Heiman | ex-Lost Horizon, Harmony | |||
Mark Boals | ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Royal Hunt | |||
Alessio Garavello | ex-Power Quest, A New Tomorrow | |||
Mathias Blad | Falconer | |||
Jan Thore Grefstad | Highland Glory, Saint Deamon | |||
Diego Valdez | Helker, Iron Mask | |||
Raphael Mendes | Urizen | |||
Per Johansson | Ureas | |||
Kai Somby | Intrigue | |||
Simon Byron | Sunset | |||
Anniken Rasmussen | Darkest Sins | |||
Peter Danielsen | Darkest Sins | |||
Marius Danielsen | Darkest Sins | |||
Guitars: | Bruce Kulick | ex-Kiss | ||
Matias Kupiainen | Stratovarius | |||
Jennifer Batten | ex-Michael Jackson | |||
Tom Naumann | Primal Fear | |||
Tracy G | ex-Dio | |||
Jens Ludwig | Edguy | |||
Jimmy Hedlund | Falconer | |||
Timo Somers | Delain | |||
Olivier Lapauze | Heavenly | |||
Luca Princiotta | Doro | |||
Andy Midgley | Neonfly | |||
Mike Campese | ||||
Billy Johnston | Beecake | |||
Sigurd Kårstad | Darkest Sins | |||
Marius Danielsen | Darkest Sins | |||
Bass: | Jari Kainulainen | ex-Stratovarius, Masterplan | ||
Magnus Rosén | ex-HammerFall | |||
Barend Courbois | Blind Guardian | |||
Jonas Kuhlberg | Cain's Offering | |||
Giorgio Novarino | ex-Bejelit | |||
Rick Martin | Beecake | |||
Keyboards: | Peter Danielsen | Darkest Sins | ||
Steve Williams | Power Quest | |||
Drums: | Stian Kristoffersen | Pagan's Mind | ||
Vinny Appice (* On bonus tracks) | ex-Black Sabbath, ex-Dio, ex-Heaven and Hell | |||
Choirs: | Marius Danielsen | Darkest Sins | ||
Peter Danielsen | Darkest Sins | |||
Jan Thore Grefstad | Highland Glory, Saint Deamon | |||
Anniken Rasmussen | Darkest Sins | |||
Alessio Perardi | Airborn |
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After 4 years of hiatus and after releasing the debut album Skinless Agony Brood Of Hatred returns with the new catchy album Identity Disorder.
This is a gift of chaos and disorder, songs of life and death.
The heart and soul of my identity, given to those who believe.
Muhammed Mêlki | Songwriting, concepts, and direction |
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So now it’s been twenty years since five young guys from the Danish country side decided that power metal should be the first step on their quest to glory. The name Iron Fire came up and carved in stone that these Danes meant to be real, and despite their young age, forge catchy power metal rooted in the classics of Helloween and Running Wild. As the journey continued, ups and downs turned and reformed the band into the trio of today. And now that trio is looking back, and in their wish to celebrate 20 years of power metal, a selection of demo songs have found it’s way to a double album. Along with three brand new songs Iron Fire provides old songs in the original pre-album versions as well as previously unreleased material.
This is raw and pure, from the heart of Iron Fire.
Enjoy!
Martin Steene | Vocals and Bass | |
Kirk Backarach | Guitars | |
Gunnar Olsen | Drums |
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