Heidevolk - De Strijdlust Is Geboren - Walhalla Wacht -2008 - 320k( folk /pagan Metal)

This band hails from The Netherlands and \"Walhalla Wacht\" is their second full length album after the 2005 release entitled \"De Strijdlust is Geboren\". As the title implies (I think it translates into Valhalla Awaits) this is an Epic Metal album presented through the Pagan/Folklore perspective that points to bands like ENSIFERUM, WAYLANDER or even VINTERSORG.

HEIDENVOLK use the Dutch language in the lyrics enhancing the primitive atmosphere that makes you want to grab your axe and shield and fight the infidels. I don?t speak Dutch, so I cannot give you details on the albums lyrical content but I can inform you that they draw their inspiration from the Dutch/German Mythology where you can find Gods, various creatures and monsters that wait for a hero to fight them.

The vocals stay mainly on the clean side using the lets sing together approach that justifies the Epic label besides the music. I really enjoyed the guitar work here that for some reason reminded of the prime RUNNING WILD especially with the galloping rhythms and the catchy riffs during the faster breaks.The album gained some additional points in my personal grading scale due to the SKYCLAD references with the use of the violin that sometimes gets the role of the second guitar.The production is excellent mixing all these sounds and instruments into a really solid ensemble that has both power and melody.

The album is a must-buy to all the fans of the Pagan/Viking Metal scene that I think has been gaining some publicity points lately. In fact I will attend to Chicago\'s Pagan Fest and get myself an extra strong dose of Folklore Metal that will accompany to my journey through dark forests and cold mountains where I will soak my sword with my enemies blood!
Heidevolk - De Strijdlust Is GeborenArtist...............: Heidevolk
Album................: De Strijdlust Is Geboren
Genre................: Folk / Pagan Metal
Source...............: NMR
Year.................: 2008
Ripper...............: NMR
Codec................: LAME 3.96
Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III
Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps)
Channels.............: Stereo / 44100 hz
Tags.................: ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3Tracklisting1. (00:02:48) Heidevolk - Krijgsvolk
2. (00:05:42) Heidevolk - Vale ouwe
3. (00:03:43) Heidevolk - Het Gelders Volkslied
4. (00:07:08) Heidevolk - Winteroorlog
5. (00:03:10) Heidevolk - En wij stappen stevig voort
6. (00:05:16) Heidevolk - Furor Teutonicus
7. (00:03:44) Heidevolk - Het bier zal weer vloeien
8. (00:07:11) Heidevolk - Gelre 838, Wychaert
9. (00:05:13) Heidevolk - Hengist en Horsa
10. (00:07:57) Heidevolk - Wodan Heerst
11. (00:02:48) Heidevolk - Het bier zal weer vloeien (special)
12. (00:03:43) Heidevolk - Vulgaris Magistralis
Playing Time.........: 00:58:25
Total Size...........: 133.79 MBHeidevolk - Walhalla WachtArtist...............: Heidevolk
Album................: Walhalla Wacht
Genre................: Folk / Pagan Metal
Source...............: NMR
Year.................: 2008
Ripper...............: NMR
Codec................: LAME 3.96
Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III
Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps)
Channels.............: Stereo / 44100 hz
Tags.................: ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3Tracklisting1. (00:05:38) Heidevolk - Saksenland
2. (00:03:40) Heidevolk - Koning Radboud
3. (00:08:05) Heidevolk - Wodan heerst
4. (00:01:03) Heidevolk - Hulde aan de kastelein
5. (00:04:11) Heidevolk - Walhalla wacht
6. (00:04:37) Heidevolk - Opstand der Bataven
7. (00:05:49) Heidevolk - Het Wilde Heer
8. (00:01:59) Heidevolk - Naar de hal der gevallenen
9. (00:04:09) Heidevolk - Zwaarden geheven
10. (00:02:23) Heidevolk - Dageraad
Playing Time.........: 00:41:33
Total Size...........: 95.15 MB
NFO generated on.....: 02/06/2008 07:57:34