Battlelore - The Return Of The Shadow (2CD)

Format: 2 x CD
Catalogue No.: NPR1110DGS
Barcode: 840588164790
Release Date: 03 Jun 2022
Genre: Power Metal

BATTLELORE is back with Middle-earth inspired hymns of heavy fantasy metal! The time has come to wield your sword and charge back to the battlefield! Following their last studio album, Doombound (2011), and extensive touring, the collective took a creative break. But now, the long, lingering 10-year sleep of Finnish heavy metal force BATTLELORE will finally end with the release of their much awaited, seventh record, entitled The Return Of The Shadow! The album title perfectly represents the band’s sensational comeback. Named after Tolkien’s original, shelved title for his legendary epic fantasy novel Fellowship of the Ring, BATTLELORE’s brand new album features nine Middle-earth themed songs, shining with the blistering aura the band has become known and loved for. On tracks such as the epic "Firekeeper", BATTLELORE double down on their exceptional songwriting skills, diving deep into the dark facets of symphonic yet heavy metal realms! The vocal duets of Mykännen’s power and the haunting, fairylike voice of Kaisa Jouhki merge with otherworldly guitar harmonies, as tracks such as "Chambers Of Fire" turn into pure, epic heavy metal hymns, and songs like the magical "Elvenking" excite with fantasy. Single Blurb #1 Firekeeper On first single "Firekeeper", Finnish epic fantasy metal act BATTLELORE showcase their exceptional songwriting skills, diving deep into dark facets of symphonic yet heavy metal realms! The vocal duets of Tomi Mykkänen’s power and the fairylike voice of Kaisa Jouhki merge with otherworldly guitars on this epic metal hymn! With The Return Of The Shadow, BATTLELORE – who have toured the globe and played major fests such as Wacken Open Air – return with their first album in more than 10 years!

Tracklisting
Disc: 1
1. Minas Morgul
2. Chambers of Fire
3. Orcrist
4. Homecoming
5. Elvenking
6. Firekeeper
7. Mirrormere
8. True Dragons
9. Shadow of the East

Disc: 2
1. Avathar
2. Caves of the Forgotten
3. Isenmouthe