Battle Metal
Turisas · 2004
73 min · 15 tracks · symphonic metal · folk metal · viking metal
A rousing blend of symphonic orchestrations and folk melodies, evoking epic battles and ancient legends.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
- Context
- Upon releasing 'Battle Metal' in 2004, Turisas was establishing themselves within the burgeoning folk metal scene following their debut album, 'Battle Metal,' which garnered them significant attention. This album marked a pivotal moment as they began to define their unique sound, blending heavy metal with orchestral elements and Finnish folklore.
- If you like
- symphonic metal, folk metal, viking metal
Battle Metal is an album by Turisas, released in 2004. A rousing blend of symphonic orchestrations and folk melodies, evoking epic battles and ancient legends. 'Battle Metal' helped solidify Turisas's place in the folk metal genre, contributing to its growing popularity. The album received positive reviews from critics, showcasing an innovative approach that influenced subsequent artists in the scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Battle Metal sound like?
A rousing blend of symphonic orchestrations and folk melodies, evoking epic battles and ancient legends. Rooted in symphonic metal and folk metal.
What makes Battle Metal by Turisas notable?
'Battle Metal' helped solidify Turisas's place in the folk metal genre, contributing to its growing popularity. The album received positive reviews from critics, showcasing an innovative approach that influenced subsequent artists in the scene. Upon releasing 'Battle Metal' in 2004, Turisas was establishing themselves within the burgeoning folk metal scene following their debut album, 'Battle Metal,' which garnered them significant attention. This album marked a pivotal moment as they began to define their unique sound, blending heavy metal with orchestral elements and Finnish folklore.
Who is Battle Metal for?
Battle Metal works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.
How many songs are on Battle Metal?
Battle Metal has 15 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus 1:27
- 2 As Torches Rise Standout 4:51
- 3 Battle Metal Standout 4:23
- 4 The Land of Hope and Glory Standout 6:22
- 5 The Messenger 4:42
- 6 One More 6:50
- 7 Midnight Sunrise 8:15
- 8 Among Ancestors 5:16
- 9 Sahti-Waari 2:28
- 10 Prologue for R.R.R. 3:09
- 11 Rex Regi Rebellis 7:10
- 12 Katuman kaiku 2:22
- 13 Battle Metal 2008 4:04
- 14 As Torches Rise (live at Ruisrock 2008) 5:25
- 15 One More (live at Wanaja Festival 2008) 7:14
Release Date
July 26, 2004
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
73 min 58 sec
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