BLIND GUARDIAN - FOLLOW THE BLIND 12" LP VINYL ALBUM

Description: This album "Follow the Blind" is the second full-length album from the German metal band Blind Guardian. It was released in 1989 and is more in the vein of speed metal, compared to the style that would later define the band's unique sound. According to guitarist Marcus Siepen, "When we were doing "Follow the Blind" we were listening to a lot of thrash metal bands like Testament or Forbidden, and that's why Follow the Blind was a bit heavier".

 

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Music Genre:

 
German Power Metal, Speed Metal 
Album 
Production information:

The album: "BLIND GUARDIAN - Follow the Blind " was produced by: Kalle Trapp, Charly Rinne

  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

  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.

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Kalle Trapp

This album was recorded at: Karo Studios, Munster, January and February 1989

Album cover design: Van Waay Design

Record Label Information:

 
NRR No Remorse Records NR 1005

Media Format:

 
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

 
1989 Made in Germany

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: BLIND GUARDIAN - Follow the Blind

    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Hansi Kürsch - vocals and bass
  • André Olbrich - lead guitar and backing vocals
  • Marcus Siepen - rhythm guitar and backing vocals
  • Thomas "Thomen" Stauch - drums
  • Guest musicians
  • Kai Hansen - vocals and guitar solo on "Valhalla", guitar solo on "Hall of the King"

      Kai Hansen a German Singer and Guitar Player which got famous by performing in German 1st Tier bands like: Helloween , "Gamma Ray" , "Iron Fist" and other bands. He was born on 17 January 17 1963, in Hamburg, Germany.

    Hansen began his music career in the early 1980s as the guitarist and vocalist of the band Gentry, which later evolved into Helloween. Helloween's debut album, "Walls of Jericho", was released in 1985 and helped to define the power metal genre. Hansen's guitar playing and songwriting were a significant part of the band's success, and he remained with the band until 1989.

    In 1989, Hansen left Helloween to form his own band, "Gamma Ray"". The band's debut album, "Heading for Tomorrow", was released the same year and helped to establish Gamma Ray as one of the premier power metal bands. Hansen continued to lead the band and released numerous critically acclaimed albums with them throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

    In addition to his work with Helloween and Gamma Ray, Hansen has also collaborated with other musicians, including "Blind Guardian" and Avantasia. He has also released solo albums under the name Kai Hansen.

    Hansen's guitar playing is characterized by his technical proficiency and melodic sensibility. His solos are known for their emotional depth and expressiveness, and his songwriting often incorporates themes of science fiction and fantasy.

    Hansen's influence on the power metal genre is significant, and he is widely regarded as one of the genre's most important figures. His contributions to Helloween and Gamma Ray have helped to define and shape power metal, and his work continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

    In addition to his music career, Hansen is also known for his love of motorcycles and is an avid rider. He continues to perform and record music with Gamma Ray and remains a prominent figure in the power metal scene.

  • Matthias Wiesner - keyboards
  • Kalle Trapp - lead guitar and vocals on "Barbara Ann"
  • Thomas Hackmann - backing vocals
  • Rolf Köhler - backing vocals and lead vocals on "Barbara Ann"
  • Aman Malek - backing vocals

Complete Track-listing of the album "BLIND GUARDIAN - Follow the Blind "

The detailed tracklist of this record "BLIND GUARDIAN - Follow the Blind " is:

    Track-listing :
  1. "Inquisition" N/A Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen, Thomas Stauch 0:40
  2. "Banish from Sanctuary" Kürsch Kürsch, Olbrich, Siepen, Stauch 5:27
  3. "Damned for All Time" Kürsch Kürsch, Olbrich, Siepen, Stauch 4:57
  4. "Follow the Blind" Kürsch Kürsch, Olbrich, Siepen, Stauch 7:10
  5. "Hall of the King" Kürsch Kürsch, Olbrich, Siepen, Stauch 4:16
  6. "Fast to Madness" Kürsch Kürsch, Olbrich, Siepen, Stauch 5:57
  7. "Beyond the Ice" Kürsch Kürsch, Olbrich, Siepen, Stauch 3:28
  8. "Valhalla" Kürsch Kürsch, Olbrich, Siepen, Stauch 4:56
  9. "Don't Break the Circle†" (Demon cover) Mal Spooner, Dave Hill Spooner, Hill 4:28
  10. "Barbara Ann†" (The Regents and Beach Boys cover) Fred Fassert Fred Fassert

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No Remorse Records NRR 1006 Record Label Details: GEMA

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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.

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