At the Edge of Time
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| Studio album by Blind Guardian | ||||
| Released | July 29, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2009-2010 | |||
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| Length | 63:54 | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Charlie Bauerfeind | |||
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| Metal1 | (9.5/10) |
| Lords of Metal | (93/100) |
| Danger Dog | |
| Metal Express Radio | (8/10) |
| Metal Hammer (de) | (6/7) |
| Rock Hard | (9/10) |
At the Edge of Time is the ninth studio album by the German heavy metal band Blind Guardian. A two CD version of the album was released, with the second disc containing 8 tracks. The artwork for the album was created by Colombian artist Felipe Machado Franco. The album was released in Europe on July 30, 2010. A music video for "A Voice in the Dark" was released on August 3, 2010.
All music composed by André Olbrich and Hansi Kürsch, except "You're the Voice" on the bonus CD, which was written by Andy Qunta, Keith Reid, Maggie Ryder and Chris Thompson.
Album of the month August by Germany's Metal Hammer
An edited version of the original song 'Sacred,' which has a new orchestral intro and outro. It was written by Blind Guardian for the video game Sacred 2: Fallen Angel.
Based on Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion series.
Based on Peter S. Beagle's The Innkeeper's Song.
Based on Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series.
(Hansi: "An introduction to the main characters, the Dragon Reborn and the Dark Lord Ba'alzamon.")
Based on The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates, a political writing by John Milton where he legitimizes the killing of a king who didn't carry out his duties.
Inspired by Norse mythology, especially Valkyries, as well as the perception of time.
Based on John Milton's Paradise Lost.
Based on George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.
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