martes, 31 de marzo de 2009

Havayoth - His Creation Reversed




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Gothic Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Sweden
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Luciferian Saga
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2000

Havayoth is a Gothic Metal band formed in 2000, in Sweden. Their sound can be described as Gothic Metal, inspiring a relaxing but at the same time dark, majestic and grave atmosphere.
Havayoth released their first and only album, called “His Creation Reversed”, in 2000.
Their current members are Marcus Norman (Guitar and keyboards), Morgan Hansson (Bass) and Andreas Hedlund, aka Vintersorg (Vocals).

Despues de mucho tiempo, gracias a HolyRaven por el aporte ;)

Official Website:
http://www.bewitched.se/


Tracklist:

1.Transcendence02:28
2.Mirrors05:55
3.The Watcher07:08
4.Burn04:19
5.Starfall03:07
6.Teloah07:27
7.Wounds05:51
8.Dreaming02:33
9.Fallen05:55




Nebelhexë - Essensual




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Ambient Gothic/Folk
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Norway
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Esoteric, Mysticism
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2006

Nebelhexë is the current musical project of Andrea Haugen from Germany. The first album as Nebelhexë was released in 2004. Dark and alluring, strong and spirited, melancholic and passionate, sensual and poetic, aggressive and feminine, charming and certainly stubborn, Nebelhexë has inspired, enchanted (and puzzled!) the alternative music scene since the mid 90s.

Official Website:
http://www.nebelhexe.com/


Tracklist:

1.Underworld04:00
2.Invisible Entity04:04
3.Their Dead Poetry03:31
4.Sungod03:18
5.Erzulie's Charm03:34
6.Purple Nightshades04:38
7.Living Trash04:37
8.The Wish03:50
9.Dreams of Little Girls03:45




lunes, 30 de marzo de 2009

...And Oceans - The Dynamic Gallery Of Thoughts




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Melodic Black Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Finland
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 1998

…And Oceans (ex-Festerday) is a black metal band from Finland. As their career has progressed, they have pursued a less traditional, more Industrial, electronica-oriented direction. As of 2006, they are no longer going by the name “…and Oceans”, changing their moniker to "Havoc Unit", as they feel the musical ideals of …and Oceans were complete and it was time for them to change.

Official MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/andoceans1


Tracklist:

1.Trollfan04:49
2.The Room of Thousand Arts05:04
3.Som Öppna Böcker04:52
4.Je Te Connais Beau Masque08:02
5.Mikrobotik Fields / Uråldrig Saga Och Sång08:01
6.Samtal Med Tankar - Halo of Words05:16
7.September (När Hjärtat Blöder)06:57
8.Kärsimyksien Vaaleat Kädet05:30




viernes, 27 de marzo de 2009

Black Messiah - First War of the World

Black Messiah


NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Viking / Folk / Melodic Black Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Germany
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Germanic Mythology, Epic Themes..
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009


One more German Album, Germany is a mine of warriors! A Hail for all of you living there, great Land!

Black Messiah was founded in 1994 as a pure, old-school Black Metal band. The songs of the members at that time, Zagan (Vox, Bass), Frohnleichnam (Guitar), and Reverend Heidenbluth (Drums) paid tribute to Black Metal idols like Venom, Celtic Frost and Bathory, as evident on their 1995 demo.

Tracklist:

1.Prologue - The Discovery02:53
2.The Vanir Tribe05:54
3.Gullveig08:08
4.Von Rachsucht und Lüge05:34
5.March of the Warriors00:39
6.Vor den Toren Valhalls06:23
7.The Battle of Asgaard07:10
8.The Chase01:20
9.Burn Vanaheimr05:36
10.Das Unterpfand05:51
11.Peace at A High Price00:54
12.Andacht09:41
13.Söldnerschwein (Bonus)04:36
Total playing time01:04:39



Satariel - Hydra




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Melodic Death Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Sweden
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Metaphoric Sadness, Darkness
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2005

Satariel was formed in 1993 by Pär Johansson, Mikael Degerman and Magnus Alakangas. Their primary idea was to play as brutal metal as possible influenced by Darkthrone and similar bands. They recorded their first demo “Thy Heavens’ Fall” in 1994 containing six songs of mid-tempo black metal. Their debut album “Lady Lust Lilith” was released in 1998 by which time their style had changed towards more melodic brand of black and death metal. Continuing on that road and approaching a more modern sound they have released two more full-lengths: “Phobos & Deimos” in 2002 and “Hydra” in 2005.

Official Website:
http://www.satariel.com/

Official MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/satariel


Tracklist:

1.The Freedom Fall04:34
2.Be You Angel, Be You Beast03:34
3.Claw the Clouds03:58
4.Vengeance Is Hers04:06
5.For Galaxies to Clash03:34
6.The Springrise04:05
7.Scattering the Timeweb05:14
8.300 Years Old04:53
9.Nihil Juggernaut02:59
10.No God Loves04:48




jueves, 26 de marzo de 2009

Taunusheim - Nebelkämpfe




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Pagan Folk/Black Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Germany
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Viking Themes, Paganism
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2005

Taunusheim was brought to life by Erik and his brother Patrick in the year 1995. In 2000, the band was completed by Ilona who joined them as a permanent member on the keyboards.
Due to other activities, including musical side projects, it took some years to finish the material for the new Taunusheim album after the release of the last demo, “Ilmarsj” in 1998. But in winter 2004 the silence was broken and new songs were recorded, in early 2005 the music was mixed and mastered at Klangschmiede Studio E.

Official Website:
http://www.taunusheim.de/

Official MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/taunusheim


Tracklist:

1.Sleipnir03:58
2.Getrunken Das Bier04:59
3.Nebelkämpfe06:54
4.Wundenschmiede04:31
5.Taunusheim05:04
6.Followed By The Raven03:15
7.Die Reise Zum Aar04:55




viernes, 20 de marzo de 2009

Obscurity (Ger) - Várar

http://www.northern-lights-festival.com/images/obscurity_logo.png

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NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Melodic Black Metal / Viking Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Deutschland (Germany)
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Paganism, Anti-Religion, Heatred...
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

Obscurity is also a german viking / black metal band formed in 1996. They released 2 Demos and 2 Full-Length-Albums.

http://www.myspace.com/obscuritybergischland


Tracklist:

1.Nach Asgard wir reiten04:07
2.Battle Metal02:57
3.Varusschlacht04:53
4.Wer Wind säht...03:37
5.Várar04:26
6.Im Herzen des Eises03:16
7.Nordmänner04:38
8.Worringen03:48
9.Schutt und Asche03:21
10.Blut und Feuer06:16
Total playing time41:19



Infernal War - Conflagrator [EP]




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Black Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Poland
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Satanism, Death, Hatred
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

Infernal War is a Black Metal band from Czestochowa, Poland formed in 1997. Their lyrical themes are death, hatred, satanism, anti-Christianity and the Second World War.

Infernal War is:
Herr Warcrimer - Vocals
Zyklon - Guitar
Triumphator (Vaneth) - Guitar
Godcrusher - Bass
Stormblast - Drums

Official MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/iwofficial


Tracklist:

1.Spears Of Negation03:12
2.Of Nihilistic Contentment04:00
3.Blazing Impious Adoration04:49
4.The Holy Fall03:08
5.The Purifier03:29




lunes, 16 de marzo de 2009

Kathaarsys - Anonymous Ballad



NORTHERN WARRIORS#
Style: Melodic Black / Doom Metal ( Progressive Black)
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Galicia - Spain
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: -
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

The concept of the band Kathaarsys started 2002, it comes from the black abyss where endless hardship dwells, a concept born out of a feeling of disappointment, out of the painful spirit buried in defeat, out of being bound to observe the outcomes of the eternal frustration of our soul.

The band became well known in 2005 when they published their first album “Portrait of Wind and Sorrow”, which has captured the intimate and, so far, lethargic meaning of the group.




Tracklist:

01 - Thoughts About Worthless Things and the Future
02 - Sadness and Hopelessness
03 - The Advent of Madness
04 - No Guide
05 - Darkness



SuidAkrA - Crógacht




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Melodic Death/Viking Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Germany
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Celtic Mythology, Fantasy
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

SuidAkrA is a melodic death-metal band with folk influences from Germany. There is a very prominent Gothenburg metal sound to their music.
SuidAkrA’s very beginnings lie back in the year of 1994 when vocalist / guitarist Arkadius Antonik and drummer Stefan Möller founded the band. In those years they called themselves ‘Gloryfication’. After two demos and the addition of Marcel Schoenen to the band, their name was subsequently changed. Their musical basis and background was a stylistic mixture of black metal and traditional heavy metal, enriched by some folk elements.

Official Website:
http://www.suidakra.com/

Official MySpace:
http://myspace.com/suidakra


Tracklist:

1.Slán01:48
2.Conlaoch05:18
3.Isle of Skye06:01
4.Scáthach05:09
5.Feats of War02:47
6.Shattering Swords04:16
7.Ár Nasc Fola03:01
8.Gilded Oars05:36
9.Baile's Strand07:20




domingo, 15 de marzo de 2009

Vajrah - Paganus Doctrina

Vajrah


NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Folk Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Colombia
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Paganism
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009


Band formed in 2002 by ARGON & ARGAIL these two warriors tired for the time, discover to VAJRAH "The lucipherin Stone". They decide to sing the truth about the paganism that live into the temples of christian god the VAJRAH's music is full of feelings a real inspiration, this music will transport all your senses to the true world of false christian faith. "from the depths of the religious obscurantism. fallen the veil that it reveals everything pagan.

For all the Pagans of new Spain.
Thanks to Carlos and Pems xD.


Tracklist:

1.Hymn01:43
2.A Belicus Noctem06:25
3.A Lucipheris Petra05:08
4.Vajrah04:38
5.A Sabath Diem03:52
6.Paganus Doctrina05:51
7.Nefastus Dies03:27
8.Senex Tesaurus05:11
9.Luxuria Liberatis04:34
Total playing time40:49


viernes, 13 de marzo de 2009

Mar De Grises - Draining The Waterheart




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Melodic Doom/Death Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Chile
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Sadness, Sorrow
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2008

The music of MAR de GRISES invites to a desolate trip through the endless movement of our lives. Bitter feelings and the diverse forms in which the man expresses them are intermingled with the most various musical elements to create an intense sonorous film, where moving emotions emerge from overwhelming atmospheres. This is somewhat of a surprise, the up-and-coming Finnish doom label Firebox signing a Chilean band with an original take on doom metal.

Official Website:
http://www.mardegrises.com/

Official MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/mardegrises2


Tracklist:

1.Sleep Just One Dawn08:24
2.Kilómetros de Nada10:53
3.Deep-Seeded Hope Avant-Garde08:29
4.Fantasía03:10
5.Wooden Woodpecker Conversion06:13
6.One Possessed07:08
7.Summon Me06:23
8.Liturgia; Convite y Prefiguración/Purgatorio/Diálogo Infierno13:35




Crimfall - As the Path Unfolds...



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NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style:Finnish Folk / Viking Metal with Shymphonic and some Power but also female vocals in a gothic style. xD
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Finland
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Ancient Scandinavia, Vikings, Anti-Religion
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

Bueno aqui os traigo un nuevo descubrimiento, un grupo que muchos muchachos pero sobretodo muchachas amareís desde ahora xD. A mi me gustan unas partes mucho pero otras.. :S es lo que tiene tanto pupurrí, me parece como oir unas 10 bandas a la vez xD

This is Folk at the finnish style more or less it is Ensiferum with Korpiklaani with Nightwish and some moonsorrow xD but also Eluveitie and Rhapsody, and stormlord and... it is really like hear 10 different bands due to the huge variety of their sound.

Crimfall is a young soul; it came to being on a wildfire season, autumn 2007 as a one mans vision. Jakke composed a demo of three songs just for himself but he soon noticed that the material was unique, diverse and strong to stand on its own feet in front of wider audiences.

Ah! and this is NO PROMO VERSION!


Tracklist:

1.Neothera Awakening02:55
2.The Crown of Treason05:01
3.Wildfire Season05:24
4.Where Waning Winds Lead04:27
5.Sun Orphaned02:04
6.Ascension Pyre04:06
7.Shadow Hearth04:55
8.Non Serviam05:01
9.Aubade03:41
10.Hundred Shores Distant05:58
11.Novembré03:15
Total playing time46:47



Folkearth - Fatherland




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Folk Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#
Origin: International
NORTHERN WARRIORS#
Lyrics: European Mythologies
NORTHERN WARRIORS#
Year: 2008


Tracklist:

1.Hymn To Zeus02:12
2.Braver Than Heroes Vows (The Battle Of Plataea)04:30
3.Guardian Of The Bridge05:02
4.Freedom Or Death (Kosovo 1389)04:48
5.Terror From The Sea04:38
6.Fatherland03:48
7.The Fall Of Atlantis05:06
8.The Victory Rune05:09
9.In Blessed Days04:39
10.Cataphract Legion04:10
11.Exiled03:07
Total playing time47:09


Yggdrasil - Kvällningsvindar över Nordrönt Land


NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Viking Folk Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Sweden
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Nose Mythology
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2007

Yggdrasil was formed in the beginning of the year 2001 by the two members Magnus and Gustaf. A drummer was found in Jeremy Child and the setting was complete. At the end of the same year the first demo “Kvällning” (”Evenfall”) was recorded and self-released in 50 copies.

Tracklist:

1.I Nordens Rike08:52
2.Kvällning Över Trolska landskap05:10
3.Frid04:18
4.Gryningstid11:00
5.Nattens Vandrare05:03
6.I Nattens Timma07:05
7.Vinter05:37
8.Nordmark05:35
9.Älvadansen04:05

Glittertind - Mellom Bakkar Og Berg

Glittertind


NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Viking / Folk Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Norway
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Nordic History, Nature, Romanticism, Viking Themes
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2003

This was a request long time ago in the lastfm forum, check it and request there! ;)

Current line-upTorbjørn Sandvik - Vocals, All Instruments

Tracklist:

1.Mellom Bakkar Og Berg02:14
2.Viking Era04:13
3.Into The Fire05:44
4.Anne Knutsdotter01:49
5.Norge I Rødt, Hvitt Og Blått03:33
6.I Granskogen Dyp03:08
7.No Ser Eg Atter Slike Fjell Og Dalar02:17
8.Pål Sine Høner02:32
9.Under The Stars04:05
10.De Underjordiske Våkner06:08
11.Strid03:52
12.Skumring (Outro)02:58
Total playing time42:33


martes, 10 de marzo de 2009

Svarttjern - Misanthropic Path of Madness

http://www.metal-archives.com/images/2/2/3/0/223052.jpg
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NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Black Metal (Fast & Strong)
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Norway
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Darkness, Death
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

Their debut album. Svarttjern was formed late 2003 by HaaN & HansFyrste.

The two brothers played alone for some time until 2004 when they decided to bring more blood to the band. Grimmdun, Fjellnord and Skabb became members, and over the next years two demos were recorded.

Late 2007 Skabb was replaced by Terror, and Svarttjern entered the studio again to record a three track promo. Svarttjern signs with Schwarzdorn Production for their debut album, and entered Strand Studio in Oslo summer 2008.



Tracklist:

1.Code Human04:21
2.Ancient Shadowa Revelation04:11
3.Upon Human Ending03:48
4.Stillborn Acolyte03:22
5.Misanthropic Path of Madness03:47
6.Finally the World Shall Shape03:37
7.Passions of 7 + Ere fra det Indre (Bonus Track)03:55


Wolves in the Throne Room - Black Cascade

Wolves in the Throne Room


NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Pagan Black Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: USA
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Shamanic Rituals, Nature, Sorrow
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009


Tracklist:
1.Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog10:33
2.Ahrimanic Trance14:05
3.Ex Cathedra10:58
4.Crystal Ammunition14:20



domingo, 8 de marzo de 2009

Hypocrisy - Catch 22 (V2.0.08)

http://www.metal-archives.com/images/1/7/9/0/179059.jpg

NORTHERN WARRIORS#
Style: MDM
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Sweden
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: ...
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2008

This is the Catch 22 album, but re-mixed and re-mastered, as well as with
re-recorded vocals. Track 11 is a bonus.


Tracklist:

1.Don't Judge Me02:28
2.Destroyed03:56
3.On the Edge of Madness04:59
4.A Public Puppet03:40
5.Uncontrolled04:41
6.Turn the Page04:05
7.Hatred04:46
8.Another Dead End (For Another Dead Man)03:44
9.Seeds of the Chosen One05:06
10.All Turns black04:24
11.Nowhere to Run03:19
Total playing time41:49


This Ending - Dead Harvest

This Ending


NORTHERN WARRIORS#
Style: MDM
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Sweden
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Death, Hatred
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009


Tracklist:

1.Trace of Sin03:07
2.Parasites04:15
3.Machinery05:02
4.Instigator of Dead Flesh03:53
5.Dellusionists03:51
6.Army of the Dying Sun04:56
7.Dead Harvest04:56
8.Tools of Demise04:18
9.Deathtrade04:57
10.The Asylum05:18
Total playing time44:33


jueves, 5 de marzo de 2009

Asgaard - EyeMDX-tasy

Asgaard

NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Symphonic Black Metal / Gothic Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Poland
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Suffering, Romance, Death
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2004


Tracklist:

1.OriEnthral02:45
2.Lunatic Asylum05:02
3.Eyes ov Thy Soul08:38
4.Mystery ov Tzar's Visionaire Act I02:11
5.Mystery ov Tzar's Visionaire Act II06:45
6.Infernal Mask Ceremony06:46
7.The Grievance Enigma05:53
8.I Am The Ecstasy08:44
Total playing time46:44



My Dying Bride - For Lies I Sire

My Dying Bride


NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Doom Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: UK
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Despair, Pain, Romance, Losing Faith
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009


Tracklist:

1. Fall With Me
2. My Body, A Funeral
3. The Lies I Sire
4. Bring Me Victory
5. Echoes from a Hollow Soul
6. ShadowHaunt
7. Santuario di Sangue
8. A Chapter In Loathing
9. Death Triumphant

Finsterforst - ...Zum Tode Hin


NORTHERN WARRIORS#
Style: Viking Metal / Folk Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Germany
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Heathen themes
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

...

Tracklist:

1. Urquell
2. Das groe Erwachen
3. Seines Glckes Schmied
4. Sturmes Ernte
5. Untergang

Demonoid - Riders Of The Apocalypse




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Death Metal / Thrash
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Sweden
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Fantasy, Theology
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2004

Swedish death metal band featuring Kristian Niemann and Christofer Johnsson of Therion. The band also consists of Kristian’s brother Johan and Rickard Evensand (Chimaira, ex-Soilwork).
Their debut and currently only album, Riders of the Apocalypse, is a concept album partly based on theological and historical elements that circle around the biblical Riders Of The Apocalypse characters.

Official Website:
http://www.demonoid.se/

Official MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/demonoid


Tracklist:

1.Wargods05:50
2.Firestorms03:30
3.Witchburners04:31
4.14th Century Plague03:23
5.Hunger My Consort05:01
6.The Evocation05:13
7.Arrival of the Horsemen06:17
8.End of Our Times04:01
9.Death09:18




miércoles, 4 de marzo de 2009

Eldrig - Mysterion




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Orchestral Black Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: USA
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: War, Philosophy
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2008

A solo project by Eldrig of the band Fanisk, playing similar but more guitar oriented epic black metal with serious influences from the works of Savitri Devi, Miguel Serrano, C. G. Jung, and Friedrich Nietzsche.

Official MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/eldrig


Tracklist:

1.The Ray of Green Light12:09
2.Physis10:45
3.Abraxas10:34
4.Pleroma10:55
5.The Golden Sun12:16




Askival - Eternity




NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Folk/Black Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: United Kingdom
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Paganism, Nature
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2009

Askival was a one-man Scottish Pagan/Folk Black Metal band founded by Tuagh in 2006.


Tracklist:

1.Gathering the Clans01:26
2.Last March of the White Wolves15:32
3.Elderpath05:47
4.Forged in the Fires of Alba03:32
5.Destiny03:01
6.Sorrow of The Sun04:54
7.Legion of Wotan10:09
8.Field of Thistles & Ancient Echoes03:20
9.Whispers in the Breeze10:05
10.Eternity05:06




martes, 3 de marzo de 2009

Darkestrah - Embrace of Memory

Darkestrah

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NORTHERN WARRIORS#Style: Black Metal / Folk Metal
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Origin: Germany
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Lyrics: Paganism
NORTHERN WARRIORS#Year: 2005


Tracklist:

1. Embrace of Memory
2. Black Cathedral
3. Sign of War
4. Akyr Zaman
5. Human Hopes
6. Primitive Dance
7. Marching of the Hordes (Pagan cover)