Battlelore - Doombound

I can't wait for this one. Such an outstanding band!

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Finnish fantasy metallers BATTLELORE have completed work on their sixth full-length album, "Doombound", featuring 11 new songs, one of which is instrumental. The band's first conceptual effort features lyrics which "tell the story of J.R.R. Tolkien's tragic hero Túrin Turambar and his kin," according to a press release. "One of the songs is sung completely in Finnish in appreciation to BATTLELORE's beautiful home country Finland and Kalevala, the national Finnish epic. The songs themselves are more dynamic, atmospheric and epic than ever before — prepare for the ultimate music experience and a life-long journey through the eyes of a fallen hero!"

As was the case with previous BATTLELORE albums, there will be a jewel-case edition of "Doombound" and a special limited-edition digipack including some rare material. This time around the extra material is more special than ever before — as a "thank you" to all BATTLELORE fans and followers for their enormous support over the past 10 years, the band has compiled a bonus DVD from their personal archives. "10 Years Of Battlelore" includes footage from two live shows, two tour videos, a huge photo gallery and all of BATTLELORE's music videos. The band comments, "This is the kind of material of us that has never been seen before. We wanted our fans to see, how much their support means to us and what being a part of the 'BATTLELORE family' is really like. Enjoy, we sure have!"

"Doombound" track listing:

01. Bloodstained
02. Iron of Death
03. Bow and Helm
04. Enchanted
05. Kärmessurma
06. Olden Gods
07. Fate of the Betrayed
08. Men as Wolves
09. Last of the Lords
10. Doombound
11. Kielo (instrumental)

"Doombound" release dates:

Europe: January 28, 2011
USA: February 8, 2011

BATTLELORE's last album, "The Last Alliance", entered the official chart in Finland at position No. 26. The CD was released in North America in October 2008 via Napalm Records. It was recorded at Sound Supreme Studios in Hämeenlinna, Finland, with producer Janne Saksa and was mixed and mastered by the Swedish multi-instrumentalist and producer Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, NIGHTINGALE, ex-BLOODBATH).

I've never heard this band.

nevermore wrote:

I've never heard this band.

No?



My favorite song of theirs. They have some pretty sweet videos, too.

They are hit or miss with me.

Wargod51

They're a great band. I love their sound.

Thanks for posting that. Not bad. I'll check out some more by them.

I like them. Sorta of Medieval Metal if you will.

I might have to check these guys out. But, Eyesore, next time don't post the band photo. It almost made me not want to listen to the links!

Great Band, Great cover!

I loved the samples

Joe wrote:

I might have to check these guys out. But, Eyesore, next time don't post the band photo. It almost made me not want to listen to the links!

Just focus on the hot chicks.

I like them though I don't listen to them that often. However, everytime I see a used CD from them I will grab it (mainly because they are pretty rare finds in those places).

Awesome!