Beyond the Red Mirror
by Blind Guardian
- Type: Album
- Released: 30 January 2015
- Label: Nuclear Blast
- Country: Germany
- Length: 1:10:54
- Community rating: 2.45/5 from 5 ratings
Artists on this release: Michael Sch眉ren, Frederik Ehmke, Barend Courbois, Hansi K眉rsch, Gergely Kiss, Marcus Siepen, Andr茅 Olbrich, S谩ndor M. Jozsa, Charlie Bauerfeind, Petr Pycha, Andrew Shenton, Bujtor Bal谩zs, Stanislav Mistr, Adam Klemens, Christopher Noel-Smith, Pejtsik P茅ter
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Operating as a direct conceptual sequel to their beloved 1995 album 'Imaginations from the Other Side', the German power metal titans return with their most bombastic release to date. Utilizing three distinct international choirs and a massive symphony orchestra, the scale of the production is astonishingly theatrical and layered. The sweeping, progressive arrangements demand close attention, solidifying their legacy as masters of fantasy-driven metal epics.
Genres
Descriptors: fantasy, conceptual, orchestral, melodic, complex, progressive
Tracklist
- The Ninth Wave (9:27)
- Twilight of the Gods (4:49)
- Prophecies (5:24)
- At the Edge of Time (6:53)
- Ashes of Eternity (5:38)
- Distant Memories (5:51)
- The Holy Grail (6:02)
- The Throne (7:53)
- Sacred Mind (6:21)
- Miracle Machine (3:02)
- Grand Parade (9:27)
Credits
- Frederik Ehmke - drums, percussion, music by
- Barend Courbois - guest, bass
- Michael Sch眉ren - guest, piano, music by
- Andr茅 Olbrich - lead guitar, rhythm guitar, music by
- Daniel Kleckers - other [bg office]
- Dr. Jason Breitweg - other [proof reading, lyrics]
- Dr. Magaret Gonzales - other [proof reading, lyrics]
- Dr. Carolin Caliendo - other [proof reading, storyboard]