Thalassic - CD Music

by Ensiferum
label: Metal Blade Records, January of 2020 ‧
OUT OF STOCK OR NOT AVAILABLE

ALIGNMENT

Disco 1
01 - Seafarer's Dream
02 - Rum, Women, Victory
03 - Andromeda
04 - The Defence Of The Sampo
05 - Run from The Crushing Tide
06 - For Sirens
07 - One With The Sea
08 - Midsummer Magic
09 - Cold Northland (Väinämöinen Part III)

Thalassic - CD

by Ensiferum

Property Description
label: Metal Blade Records
Release Date: January of 2020
Dimensions: 144 x 129 x 4 mm
Format: Music
Categories: Metal > Gothic/Folk
EAN: 0039841571622
Number of disks: 1
Format: CD / Album

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Ensiferum

Ensiferum is a Finnish folk metal band formed in 1995 in Helsinki. The band is known for its fusion of melodic metal, death metal, and folk music, incorporating mythological and epic themes into its lyrics. The name Ensiferum, which means "sword bearer" in Latin, aptly reflects the band's themes, which often explore heroic battles, war stories, and elements of Norse and Celtic mythology.

The band's debut album, Ensiferum (2001), was a landmark in the folk metal scene, featuring a blend of heavy riffs, atmospheric keyboards, and vocals that alternated between melody and aggressive screams. Tracks like "Token of Time" and "Hero in a Dream" showcased the band's ability to combine the energy of metal with the melody of traditional songs, creating a unique sound that quickly won over a loyal fanbase within the metal scene.

In 2004, Ensiferum released Iron, the album that solidified their position as one of the leading folk metal bands. With a more refined production, the album features some of the band's most emblematic tracks, such as "Lai Lai Hei" and "Iron," which combine the power of metal with the epic elements of folk music. The album was well-received by critics and fans, and helped the band gain international recognition, with a more mature and polished sound, yet still true to their folk and metal roots.

Over the years, Ensiferum continued to evolve with albums like Victory Songs (2007), From Afar (2009), and Unsung Heroes (2012), remaining true to the style that made them famous, but always incorporating new influences and elements into their music. The album From Afar was particularly noteworthy, with the band exploring a more epic and grandiose sound, highlighting tracks like "From Afar" and "Stone Cold Metal," which helped establish Ensiferum as one of the most innovative and important bands in the genre.

With a career spanning over two decades, Ensiferum remains one of the greatest folk metal bands, known for their ability to create powerful and emotional music, blending the brutality of metal with the gentleness and melancholy of folk music. The band continues to release albums and tour, maintaining a strong fanbase and establishing themselves as one of the most respected forces in modern metal. With epic themes, memorable riffs, and infectious energy, Ensiferum continues to captivate metal fans worldwide.

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