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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