The Bastard
Hammers of Misfortune · 2001
46 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal
Epic progressive metal narratives intertwine with intricate instrumentation, creating a theatrical listening experience steeped in fantasy lore.
Top tracks — play these first
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Act I: On Wings of Vengeance — This track exemplifies the album's thematic intensity, merging soaring melodies with aggressive instrumentation that sets the stage for the unfolding narrative.
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Act II: An Oath Sworn in Hell — With its epic length and dynamic shifts, this track represents the pinnacle of storytelling on the album, captivating the listener with its dramatic build-up.
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Act III: Sacrifice / The End — The closing track encapsulates the entire narrative arc of the album, blending somber reflection with cathartic resolution through its powerful composition.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Act I: The Dragon Is Summoned 2:29
- 2 Act I: The Bastard Sapling 2:23
- 3 Act I: On Wings of Vengeance 2:28
- 4 Act I: The Hunting Tyrant 2:30
- 5 Act I: You Should Have Slain Me 3:26
- 6 Act II: An Oath Sworn in Hell 6:40
- 7 Act II: The Blood-Ax Speaks 2:28
- 8 Act II: Tyrant Dies 3:42
- 9 Act II: The Witch’s Dance 2:31
- 10 Act III: The Prophecy Has Two Meanings / Coronation 2:12
- 11 Act III: The New King’s Lament 1:54
- 12 Act III: For the Ax 2:56
- 13 Act III: Troll’s March 1:34
- 14 Act III: Sacrifice / The End 8:57
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