Legend of the Shadowking

Metal · 2010 · 15 tracks · 1h 0m

Legend of the Shadowking

A theatrical concept record following the life of Ludwig II. Massive choral hooks meet galloping rhythms in a slightly darker take on their signature happy metal.

January 29, 2010 · Moon Records (2)

A grand, theatrical blend of historical tragedy and triumphant power metal energy.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 1h 0m

01

Out of the Ruins

4:21

02

Thunder God

3:31

03

Tears of Babylon

3:39

04

Merlin - Legend of the Past

4:16

05

Resurrection Day

3:34

06

Under the Spell of the Moon

5:09

07

Dark Obsession

4:45

08

The Darkness

5:06

09

Remember!

4:21

10

Ludwig II. - Prologue

2:19

11

The Shadowking

5:13

12

Merlin - Requiem

2:34

13

Kingdom of Madness

4:00

14

A Perfect Day

3:57

15

Zauber der Nacht

3:25

Moments Worth Listening For

The transition from the haunting prologue into the title track's explosive double-bass gallop

The massive, multi-tracked choral hook of Tears of Babylon that sounds like a hundred voices

The unexpected shift into German lyrics on the closing track Zauber der Nacht

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