Battle Metal
Turisas · 2004
73 min · 15 tracks · symphonic metal
Epic orchestration and thunderous rhythms converge with folk melodies, creating a cinematic battlefield of sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Battle Metal — The title track embodies the album's essence, merging powerful instrumentation with anthemic choruses that invite listeners to join the fray of battle.
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As Torches Rise — This track features stirring melodies and dramatic arrangements that showcase Turisas' signature symphonic style while addressing themes of resilience and honor.
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The Land of Hope and Glory — A bold reinterpretation of the British patriotic song infuses it with a Nordic warrior spirit, highlighting the band’s innovative approach to cultural motifs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled craftsmanship while blending folk and metal elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature orchestral arrangements that build tension before the heavy guitar riffs kick in, creating a dramatic opening.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Finnish instruments and melodies, blending them seamlessly with metal elements.
- The album features multiple tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more melodic interludes, enhancing the epic feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- When 'Battle Metal' was released in 2004, Turisas was establishing their identity within the folk metal genre following their debut album 'Battle Metal', which had laid the groundwork for their unique blend of symphonic and Viking influences. This album marked a significant step in solidifying Turisas’ reputation as a formidable force in the metal scene, particularly within Europe.
- 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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