Nightfall in Middle-Earth
Blind Guardian · 1998
65 min · 22 tracks · power metal · speed metal
Epic orchestration merges with intricate storytelling, creating a sweeping narrative experience in power metal form.
Nightfall in Middle-Earth is an album by Blind Guardian, released in 1998. Epic orchestration merges with intricate storytelling, creating a sweeping narrative experience in power metal form. 'Nightfall in Middle-Earth' received critical acclaim, often regarded as a landmark release within the power metal scene. It debuted at number 40 on the German album charts and further solidified Blind Guardian's reputation for fusing heavy metal with elaborate narratives and orchestral elements, influencing numerous bands that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nightfall in Middle-Earth sound like?
Epic orchestration merges with intricate storytelling, creating a sweeping narrative experience in power metal form. Rooted in power metal and speed metal.
What makes Nightfall in Middle-Earth by Blind Guardian notable?
'Nightfall in Middle-Earth' received critical acclaim, often regarded as a landmark release within the power metal scene. It debuted at number 40 on the German album charts and further solidified Blind Guardian's reputation for fusing heavy metal with elaborate narratives and orchestral elements, influencing numerous bands that followed. Released in 1998, 'Nightfall in Middle-Earth' is Blind Guardian's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Imaginations from the Other Side'. At this point, the band had established themselves as key figures in the power metal genre, known for their literary inspirations and complex compositions, particularly influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien's works.
How many songs are on Nightfall in Middle-Earth?
Nightfall in Middle-Earth has 22 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 War of Wrath 1:50
- 2 Into the Storm 4:24
- 3 Lammoth 0:28
- 4 Nightfall 5:34
- 5 The Minstrel 0:32
- 6 The Curse of Feanor Standout 5:41
- 7 Captured 0:26
- 8 Blood Tears 5:25
- 9 Mirror Mirror Standout 5:06
- 10 Face the Truth 0:24
- 11 Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns) 6:51
- 12 Battle of Sudden Flame 0:44
- 13 Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill) Standout 4:53
- 14 The Dark Elf 0:23
- 15 Thorn 6:19
- 16 The Eldar 3:39
- 17 Nom the Wise 0:33
- 18 When Sorrow Sang 4:25
- 19 Out on the Water 0:44
- 20 The Steadfast 0:21
- 21 A Dark Passage 6:01
- 22 Final Chapter (Thus Ends…) 0:48
Release Date
January 1, 1998
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
65 min 39 sec
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