Battalions of Fear

by Blind Guardian

Battalions of Fear cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 18 May 1988
  • Label: No Remorse
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 53:59
  • Community rating: 3.09/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Hansi K眉rsch, Marcus Siepen, Andr茅 Olbrich, Thomas Stauch

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Firmly rooted in frantic speed metal, 'Battalions of Fear' lays the aggressive groundwork for the band's eventual evolution into symphonic power metal. The album features rapid-fire riffing, triumphant twin-guitar melodies, and an emerging lyrical focus on high fantasy and epic warfare.

Genres

Descriptors: fantasy, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Majesty (7:30)
  2. Guardian of the Blind (5:11)
  3. Trial by the Archon (1:44)
  4. Wizard's Crown (3:50)
  5. Run for the Night (3:36)
  6. The Martyr (6:17)
  7. Battalions of Fear (6:08)
  8. By the Gates of Moria (2:53)
  9. Gandalf's Rebirth (2:10)
  10. Brian (2:38)
  11. Halloween (The Wizard's Crown) (3:20)
  12. Lucifer's Heritage (4:35)
  13. Symphonies of Doom (4:02)

Credits

  • Blind Guardian - primary artist
  • Van Waay Design - artwork [cover painting]
  • Hansi K眉rsch - bass, vocals
  • Thomas Stauch - drums
  • Charly Rinne - executive-producer, photography by [pic]
  • Andr茅 Olbrich - guitar, backing vocals
  • Marcus Siepen - guitar, backing vocals
  • SST - lacquer cut by
  • Modern Media Promotion - management, promotion
  • Kalle Trapp - producer, recorded by, mixed by

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