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Call of the Black Winds

Wolfchant · 2011

55 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

Epic heavy metal anthems blend melodic elements with powerful, nature-inspired themes and fierce vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Stormwolves — This track showcases the band's signature blend of heavy riffs and melodic choruses, capturing the essence of their sound while highlighting nature-themed lyrics.
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    Naturgewalt — With its driving rhythm and atmospheric arrangements, this song exemplifies Wolfchant's ability to weave narrative and emotion through powerful instrumentation.
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    Die Nacht der Wölfe — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and lyrical storytelling, invoking an immersive experience that resonates deeply with the album's overall theme.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends melodic elements with powerful themes, showcasing solid musicianship and thematic depth.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a short instrumental prelude that sets a dark, atmospheric tone before launching into high-energy tracks.
  • Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, adding depth to the arrangements and enhancing the epic feel of the music.
  • The final track is notably longer than the others, allowing for an extended conclusion that revisits themes from earlier in the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Winds Rising (prelude) 2:07
  • 2 Stormwolves 5:39
  • 3 Eremit 4:24
  • 4 Black Fire 4:21
  • 5 Naturgewalt 5:35
  • 6 Heathen Rise 6:11
  • 7 Never Will Fall 4:10
  • 8 Die Nacht der Wölfe 4:21
  • 9 The Last Farewell 4:22
  • 10 Der Stahl in meinem Feinde 4:56
  • 11 Call of the Black Winds 8:57

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