This album is the limited to 500 light blue LPs with the remixed 2007 / remastered 2018 version of Blind Guardian's debut in gatefold cover
Power Metal, Speed Metal
Nuclear Blast – NB 4322-1
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram
2018 Europe
This 12" LP vinyl music record comes comes in a Fold Open Cover (FOC), which is also also known as a Gatefold cover. The inner pages of this album cover contain artwork by Filipe Machado and
Also included is a lyrics insert with lyrics of all the songs and production details.
Kalle Trap - Producer
Kalle Trapp (real name: Karl Heinz Trapp) a producer, sound engineer and musician from Germany, who worked from the Karo Musikstudio (Münster, Germany) and has been working for albums of "Angel Dust", "Blind Guardian", "Destruction", "Iron Angel", "Mad Max", Paganini, Paradox, Pestilence, Samain, Saxon, Sortilege and many others
Charlie Bauerfeind - Sound Engineer
Darcy Proper - Sound Mastering Engineer
Holger Schreiber - Sound Engineer
Karo Musikstudio
Detlef Van Waay - Album Artwork
Felipe Machado - Album Artwork
Charly Rinne - Photography
Charly Rinne ( Producer, Photographer ) First Chief Editor of the Germany Heavy Metal magazine "Metal Hammer" from 1984 until 1986. Rinne has been executive producer, producer and photographer for a dozen of German Heavy Metal during the late 1980s. Here is a list Rinne has worked for.
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Blind Guardian is a German power metal band that formed in 1984. Known for their intricate and symphonic approach to heavy metal music, the band has become one of the most influential and respected groups in the genre. With their unique sound, powerful lyrics, and innovative approach to songwriting, Blind Guardian has left a lasting impact on the world of heavy metal music.
Blind Guardian's sound is characterized by complex musical arrangements that often feature multiple vocal and instrumental layers. The band's music is heavily influenced by classical music and fantasy literature, and their lyrics often deal with epic themes like mythology, folklore, and fantasy. This combination of intricate musical arrangements and powerful lyrics has helped to set Blind Guardian apart from other power metal bands, and has made them one of the most respected groups in the genre.
One of the key elements of Blind Guardian's sound is the powerful vocals of lead singer Hansi Kürsch. Kürsch is known for his powerful and soaring vocal range, and his unique singing style has become one of the defining features of the band's sound. The band's intricate musical arrangements are often centered around Kürsch's vocals, and his powerful voice serves as the centerpiece of many of their songs.
Blind Guardian's music is also characterized by the use of multiple vocal harmonies, and the band is known for their intricate vocal arrangements. The band often uses multiple vocalists to sing different parts of the same song, and this helps to create a rich and complex sound that is unlike anything else in the heavy metal genre. In addition to the vocal harmonies, Blind Guardian also uses a variety of instrumental elements, including keyboards, orchestras, and choirs, to create a rich and epic soundscape that is both powerful and memorable.
One of the defining features of Blind Guardian's music is the band's innovative approach to songwriting. The band is known for their complex and intricate arrangements, and they often take a symphonic approach to their music, incorporating elements of classical music into their songs. This has helped to set Blind Guardian apart from other power metal bands, and has made them one of the most respected groups in the genre.
Nuclear Blast – NB 4322-1 , 2018 , Europe
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