Battalions of Fear
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| Studio album by Blind Guardian | ||||
| Released | May 17, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | October-November 1987 at Karo Studios, Münster, West Germany | |||
| Genre | Speed metal, thrash metal | |||
| Length | 39:20 | |||
| Label | No Remorse, Virgin, Century Media | |||
| Producer | Kalle Trapp | |||
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| Metal Storm | 8.6/10 |
| Rock Hard | (9/10) |
Battalions of Fear is the debut album by German metal band Blind Guardian released in 1988. The album is a raw and unpolished speed metal effort that touches on thrash metal. It lacks many of the stylistic flourishes that would mark the band's music in later years, focusing more on speed and aggression. The opening track "Majesty" remains a fan favorite and is often featured in the band's live performances. This album was remastered, remixed and re-released on 15 June 2007, with the whole first demo tape, Symphonies of Doom, of the band (at the time called Lucifer's Heritage) as part of the bonus tracks. The album was again re-released as part of the A Traveler's Guide to Space and Time boxset with minor adjustments to the mixing and with new mastering.
All songs written by André Olbrich and Hansi Kürsch, except where noted. All lyrics written by Kürsch.
Note: "Gandalf's Rebirth" is featured on all releases other than the LP. 2007 bonus tracks are from the Symphonies of Doom demo, originally released in 1985.
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