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Battle Metal

Turisas · 2004

73 min · 15 tracks · symphonic metal · folk metal · viking metal

A rousing blend of symphonic orchestrations and folk melodies, evoking epic battles and ancient legends.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and builds
  • epic storytelling through music

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon releasing 'Battle Metal' in 2004, Turisas was establishing themselves within the burgeoning folk metal scene following their debut album, 'Battle Metal,' which garnered them significant attention. This album marked a pivotal moment as they began to define their unique sound, blending heavy metal with orchestral elements and Finnish folklore.
Stylistic neighbors
Ensiferum· Korpiklaani· Finntroll

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus 1:27
  • 2 As Torches Rise 4:51
  • 3 Battle Metal 4:23
  • 4 The Land of Hope and Glory 6:22
  • 5 The Messenger 4:42
  • 6 One More 6:50
  • 7 Midnight Sunrise 8:15
  • 8 Among Ancestors 5:16
  • 9 Sahti-Waari 2:28
  • 10 Prologue for R.R.R. 3:09
  • 11 Rex Regi Rebellis 7:10
  • 12 Katuman kaiku 2:22
  • 13 Battle Metal 2008 4:04
  • 14 As Torches Rise (live at Ruisrock 2008) 5:25
  • 15 One More (live at Wanaja Festival 2008) 7:14

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