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Memories Of A Time To Come
''Memories of a Time to Come'' is the second compilation album by German power metal band Blind Guardian. It was released on 20 January 2012. With the exception of "Sacred Worlds", all songs on the first two discs have been remixed, while "Valhalla", "The Bard's Song (In the Forest)", "The Bard's Song (The Hobbit)" and "And Then There Was Silence "And Then There Was Silence" is a song by German power metal band Blind Guardian. It was released in November 2001 as the lead single from their album '' A Night at the Opera''. Written by singer Hansi Kürsch and composed by Kürsch and guitar ..." have been re-recorded. The third disc, which is included only in deluxe limited edition, contains various demo recordings. Track listing References {{Authority control 2012 compilation albums Blind Guardian albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blind Guardian
Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in 1984 in Krefeld, West Germany. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. Nine musicians have been a part of the band's line-up in its history, which has consisted of singer Hansi Kürsch, guitarists André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen, drummer Frederik Ehmke since 2005, and bassist Johan Van Stratum since 2021. Blind Guar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Metal
Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in contrast with the heaviness and dissonance prevalent, for example, in extreme metal. Power metal bands usually have anthem-like songs with fantasy-based subject matter and strong choruses, thus creating a theatrical, dramatic and emotionally "powerful" sound. "Riffs became labyrinthine, vocals scorched higher altitudes—and they even managed to crank out some more volume." The term was first used in the mid-1980s and refers to two different but related styles: * the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal; * a later, more widespread and popular style based in Europe "American metal such as Queensrÿche, Attacker, Jag Panzer, Iced Earth, Liege Lord, and Savatage; European bands such as He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is a record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by thrash metal, melodic death metal, grindcore, industrial metal, power metal and black metal bands, as well as tribute albums. It also distributes and promotes two post-hardcore/metalcore labels: SharpTone Records, focused on the American scene, and Arising Empire, focused more on European bands. In October 2018, French independent label Believe Digital acquired a majority stake in Nuclear Blast. History Nuclear Blast was formed in 1987 after founder Markus Staiger traveled throughout the United States for four weeks and saw a gig of his favorite band BL'AST!. The label's first release was a vinyl compilation called ''Senseless Death'' (NB 001) featuring US hardcore bands like Attitude, Sacred Denial, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forgotten Tales
''The Forgotten Tales'' is a compilation album by Blind Guardian. It was published in 1996. The cover artwork was created by . "'The Forgotten Tales'" contains several cover versions of popular songs, including "Mr. Sandman", "Surfin' U.S.A.", and "Spread Your Wings" as well as alternate versions of the band's previous works. Remastered and re-released on 15 June 2007, with bonus tracks and videos. Track listing Lineup * Hansi Kürsch – vocals, bass * André Olbrich – lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars * Marcus Siepen – guitar * Thomas "Thomen" Stauch – drums Guest musicians *Mathias Wiesner – effects (tracks 1, 4, 11–13), bass (track 6) *Michael Shüren – piano (track 2) *Piet Sielck – backing vocals (track 2), effects (track 8) *Otto Sidenius – organ (track 5) *Jacob Moth – acoustic guitar (tracks 5, 11) *Billy King – backing vocals (tracks 5–6) *Thomas Hackmann – backing vocals (tracks 5, 10) *Ronnie Atkins – backing vocals (track 5) * Rolf Köhle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Traveler's Guide To Space And Time
''A Traveler's Guide to Space and Time'' is the first box set by German power metal band Blind Guardian. It contains 15 CDs and covers the bands discography during the so-called Virgin years, between 1988 and 2004. Along with seven studio albums, two live albums and one compilation album (all of them remastered in 2012 and some remixed), it also includes '' Imaginations Through the Looking Glass'' in audio format, a special edition of ''Nightfall In Middle-Earth'' and a CD of demos and rarities. It also came with a 20-page glossy booklet, limited and numbered Blind Guardian art print on special paper and a guitar pick with band logo. It is a strictly limited edition, as only 8000 copies were made worldwide. Track listing Disc 1: ''Battalions of Fear'' Digitally Remastered 2012 Disc 2: '' Follow the Blind'' Digitally Remastered 2012 Disc 3: ''Tales from the Twilight World'' Digitally Remastered 2012 & New Mix 2012 Disc 4: ''Somewhere Far Beyond'' Digitally Remastered 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
About
About may refer to: * About (surname) * About.com, an online source for original information and advice * about.me about.me is a personal web hosting service co-founded by Ryan Freitas, Tony Conrad and Tim Young in October 2009. The site offers registered users a simple platform from which to link multiple online identities, relevant external sites, and pop ..., a personal web hosting service * '' abOUT'', a Canadian LGBT online magazine * ''About Magazine'', a Texas-based digital platform covering LGBT news * About URI scheme, an internal URI scheme * About box, a dialog box that displays information related to a computer software * About equal sign, symbol used to indicate values are approximately equal See also * About Face (other) * About Last Night (other) * About Time (other) * About us (other) * About You (other) * '' about to'', one of the future constructions in English grammar * {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Metal
Power metal is a subgenre of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional heavy metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. Generally, power metal is characterized by a faster, lighter, and more uplifting sound, in contrast with the heaviness and dissonance prevalent, for example, in extreme metal. Power metal bands usually have anthem-like songs with fantasy-based subject matter and strong choruses, thus creating a theatrical, dramatic and emotionally "powerful" sound. "Riffs became labyrinthine, vocals scorched higher altitudes—and they even managed to crank out some more volume." The term was first used in the mid-1980s and refers to two different but related styles: * the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal; * a later, more widespread and popular style based in Europe "American metal such as Queensrÿche, Attacker, Jag Panzer, Iced Earth, Liege Lord, and Savatage; European bands such as He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
And Then There Was Silence
"And Then There Was Silence" is a song by German power metal band Blind Guardian. It was released in November 2001 as the lead single from their album '' A Night at the Opera''. Written by singer Hansi Kürsch and composed by Kürsch and guitarist André Olbrich, the song is based on '' The Iliad'' by Homer and on the '' Aeneid'' by Virgil, and narrates the final days of Troy, as foreseen by Cassandra, daughter of the king of the destroyed city who foresaw the event. The song required as much production time as the rest of ''A Night at the Opera'' combined due to its length, intricacy, and number of audio tracks. At over 14 minutes, it is the longest track recorded by Blind Guardian. A new version was recorded in 2012 and included as part of the compilation album '' Memories of a Time to Come''. Track listing # "And Then There Was Silence" – 14:06 # "Harvest of Sorrow" – 3:40 # "Born in a Mourning Hall" (multimedia track) – 5:17 Personnel * Hansi Kürsch – vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bright Eyes (Blind Guardian Song)
''Imaginations from the Other Side'' is the fifth studio album by the German power metal band Blind Guardian, released in 1995. The atmosphere of this album is darker in comparison to their earlier works, such as '' Battalions of Fear'', which had a relatively light tone. This album also marks the first since ''Battalions of Fear'' which Kai Hansen ( Helloween, Gamma Ray) did not contribute guest vocals or guitar, and the last album to feature vocalist Hansi Kürsch as bassist. It was also their first album to spawn singles, namely "A Past and Future Secret" and "Bright Eyes". It was remastered and re-released on 15 June 2007, with bonus tracks and videos. Background and recording Having experienced much success from their previous releases, ''Somewhere Far Beyond'' and ''Tokyo Tales'' (their first live album), the band was optimistic as they began writing for a new album once again. They soon noted how slow the process was advancing in comparison to previous writing session ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirror Mirror (Blind Guardian Song)
''Nightfall in Middle-Earth'' is the sixth studio album by German power metal band Blind Guardian. It was released on 28 April 1998 through Virgin Records. It is a concept album based upon J. R. R. Tolkien's ''The Silmarillion'', a book of tales from the First Age of Middle-earth, recounting ''The War of the Jewels''. The album contains not only songs but also spoken parts narrating parts of the story. The cover depicts Lúthien dancing in front of Morgoth. ''Nightfall in Middle-Earth'' is widely regarded as one of Blind Guardian's best-known and best-received albums in their discography. It is also the first album with Oliver Holzwarth as guest musician, playing bass guitar instead of Hansi Kürsch. It was the first album by Blind Guardian to be released in the United States. The sales encouraged Century Media to release their entire back catalog in the US in 2007, at which point it was remastered and re-released, with an added bonus track. Musical style The album has been d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bard's Song (In The Forest)
"The Bard's Song (In the Forest)" is a single by German power metal band Blind Guardian, released in 2003. It contains five different versions of this track, one of their most popular songs, which originally appeared on the album ''Somewhere Far Beyond''. The song is a folk rock ballad, in contrast to the band's usual power metal sound. The single's cover art was painted by Leo Hao. At concerts, it is not unusual for Hansi Kürsch to only sing the first and third lines of the song, then possibly the final verse or chorus, and leave the audience to sing the rest. The song has been covered by German a cappella metal band van Canto on their album ''Hero''. Track listing # "The Bard's Song (In the Forest)" (New Studio Version) – 3:30 # "The Bard's Song (In the Forest)" (Live, Milano, October 10, 2002) – 4:32 # "The Bard's Song (In the Forest)" (Live, Munich, May 5, 2002) – 4:29 # "The Bard's Song (In the Forest)" (Live, Madrid, June 4, 2002) – 4:30 # "The Bard's Song ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Compilation Albums
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