What makes Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame by Summoning notable?

The album received positive acclaim within the black metal community, praised for its ambitious composition and atmospheric depth. It helped cement Summoning's reputation as pioneers of the 'epic' subgenre of black metal, influencing many subsequent artists in the scene. Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame is Summoning's fifth studio album, released in 2001 following the critically acclaimed Dol Guldur. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their signature style, blending black metal with symphonic elements that draw heavily from J.R.R. Tolkien's lore. This album marked a continuation of their artistic exploration into epic themes and soundscapes.

How many songs are on Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame?

Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame has 8 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame

Summoning · 2001

56 min · 8 tracks · black metal

Epic, atmospheric black metal weaves intricate melodies with sweeping orchestral arrangements and a sense of grandiosity.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
A New Power Is Rising — This opening track sets the tone with its majestic melodies and powerful orchestration, establishing the album’s thematic grandeur right from the start.
→
In Hollow Halls Beneath the Fells — This track exemplifies Summoning's ability to blend haunting riffs with immersive storytelling, creating an evocative atmosphere that transports listeners to otherworldly realms.
→
Our Foes Shall Fall — With its driving rhythm and soaring instrumentation, this track embodies the triumph and epic battles central to the album's narrative, showcasing the band's cinematic approach to songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

71 /100

Alpine

Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's ambitious orchestration and lengthy tracks create an immersive experience characteristic of epic black metal.

What we noticed

The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and motifs.
Orchestral elements are woven throughout the guitar-driven compositions, creating a layered sound that enhances the epic feel.
Vocals are predominantly harsh and atmospheric, often buried in the mix, which contributes to the overall immersive experience rather than standing out as traditional lead lines.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 A New Power Is Rising 4:08
2 South Away 6:04
3 In Hollow Halls Beneath the Fells 8:56
4 Our Foes Shall Fall 7:01
5 The Mountain King's Return 8:53
6 Runes of Power 5:51
7 Ashen Cold 6:16
8 Farewell 9:19

What to play next

Listen next

Oath Bound

2006

Go back to

Stronghold

1999

Full Summoning discography Artists like Summoning

black metal

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata