Blood for the Blood God
Cruachan · 2014
89 min · 18 tracks · folk metal
Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with mythological narratives, creating a powerful and immersive listening experience.
Blood for the Blood God is an album by Cruachan, released in 2014. Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with mythological narratives, creating a powerful and immersive listening experience. 'Blood for the Blood God' received positive critical acclaim, being noted for its ambitious storytelling and complex musical arrangements. It helped reinforce Cruachan's influence in the folk metal genre, appealing to both fans of traditional Irish music and heavier rock styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blood for the Blood God sound like?
Epic folk metal anthems intertwine with mythological narratives, creating a powerful and immersive listening experience. Rooted in folk metal.
What makes Blood for the Blood God by Cruachan notable?
'Blood for the Blood God' received positive critical acclaim, being noted for its ambitious storytelling and complex musical arrangements. It helped reinforce Cruachan's influence in the folk metal genre, appealing to both fans of traditional Irish music and heavier rock styles. Released in 2014, 'Blood for the Blood God' is Cruachan's fifth studio album, marking a period of renewed creativity after a hiatus. Following their previous album, 'The Morrigan's Call' (2006), this release showcased the band's commitment to blending Irish folklore with heavy metal, solidifying their position within the folk metal scene.
How many songs are on Blood for the Blood God?
Blood for the Blood God has 18 tracks, running approximately 89 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Crom Cruach 1:06
- 2 Blood for the Blood God Standout 5:49
- 3 The Arrival of the Fir Bolg 6:27
- 4 Beren and Luthien Standout 5:47
- 5 The Marching Song of Fiach Mac Hugh 3:22
- 6 Prophecy 4:52
- 7 Gae Bolga 4:04
- 8 The Sea Queen of Connaught Standout 7:26
- 9 Born for War (The Rise of Brian Boru) 5:52
- 10 Perversion, Corruption and Sanctity, Part 1 5:51
- 11 Perversion, Corruption and Sanctity, Part 2 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 Pagan 4:21
- 2 Prophecy (demo) 4:52
- 3 The Sea Queen of Connaught (demo) 6:30
- 4 The Marching Song of Feach Mac Hugh (demo) 3:30
- 5 I Am Warrior (demo) 5:12
- 6 Pagan Hate (demo) 5:13
- 7 Voyage of Bran (demo) 4:17
Release Date
January 1, 2014
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
89 min 3 sec
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