Dwarven power metal warriors WIND ROSE celebrate their fast-approaching album release and tour kickoff with mugs full of beer, delivering the epic party anthem, “The Great Feast Underground”. Their new album, Trollslayer, will be released on October 4, 2024 – the day they begin their biggest tour to date with label colleagues and genre giants Powerwolf, as well as HammerFall.
After releasing the catchy Deep Rock Galactic hymn “Rock And Stone” and the sing-a-long anthem “To Be A Dwarf”, WIND ROSE celebrate the dwarven party of the year, which can be experienced in yet another outstanding official music video. Dive deep into the world under the mountains with “The Great Feast Underground”!
WIND ROSE on “The Great Feast Underground”:
“Our 2019 party anthem “Drunken Dwarves” needed a heir to the throne, and that’s how “The Great Feast Underground” was born. Prepare to raise your mugs, sing along with us and embrace the spirit of the party! We are looking forward to playing this banger live and to see some massive circle pits to it.”
WIND ROSE’s Ultimate Dwarven Journey Continues on Trollslayer
Trollslayer follows the success of Warfront (2022), which debuted in the Top 10 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart. Arriving right before their biggest European tour ever alongside Powerwolf and HammerFall, this album promises to be the perfect blend of signature party anthems alongside select deeper, more serious tracks. Exploding onto the scene with viral appearances on TikTok and amassing almost half a million followers on the platform and viral sensation “Diggy Diggy Hole”, which has amassed over 100 million streams across various platforms. WIND ROSE have solidified their reputation as a powerhouse in the modern power metal scene.
WIND ROSE on the new album Trollslayer:
“We spent more than 2 years working on Trollslayer, a new Dwarf Metal opera that will entertain you with fast riffs, beer and fun.
With Trollslayer we didn’t only keep all the key elements of Dwarf metal, we also brought back the fast paced rhythms typical of our previous albums.
Both Wintersaga and Warfront have had a great impact on our fans, even if they have many differences in style. With Trollslayer we unified all the best features of both albums and we are delivering what we believe is the best Dwarf Metal experience so far.
We can’t wait to play some of these new songs live for you, are you ready?!”
Trollslayer starts-off with the epic instrumental “Of Ice and Blood”, setting the stage for the fiery energy to come. Next up is the electrifying “Dance of the Axes”, a potent mix of catchy refrains and guttural growls. It is directly followed by two party anthems, “The Great Feast Underground” – which overtakes the listener with crazy dwarven drinking rhythms – as well as throwing the gauntlet with the anthem “Rock and Stone”, a party track inspired by space dwarf first-person shooter video game Deep Rock Galactic. The album continues with three deep and catchy anthems – the fast “Home of the Twilight”, the upbeat “To Be a Dwarf”, and the Warhammer-inspired title track “Trollslayer”. The album concludes with the gripping “No More Sorrow”, showcasing WIND ROSE‘s ability to weave moments of emotional depth into their music. This track proves that even the mightiest dwarven warriors carry the weight of loss and hardship!
Trollslayer brings the listener into an unforgettable journey through the caves of metal, capturing the epic, medieval spirit of the dwarves!
1. Of Ice and Blood
If you already are a Wind Rose fan or at least have listened to the latest albums you already know this will be an epic orchestral introduction. We like that we are naming all introductions like “OF something AND something”, it’s like an easter egg we are giving to our fans in every album. The melody is dramatic, the perfect opening for an album about a Trollslayer, also it has something that reminds us of Wintersaga.
2. Dance of the Axes
An epic, fast paced, glorious opener with dominance of folk elements, it feels like we brought back some old earthy sounds from the Stonehymn era. You will enjoy the unusual structure of the song and the monumental choirs in the refrain.
3. The Great Feast Underground
This is the ultimate party anthem. It stands as the heir to the throne of Drunken Dwarves. The song invites everyone to raise their glasses, sing along, and embrace the spirit of the party. We are looking forward to playing this banger live and to see some massive circle pits to it.
4. Rock and Stone
Our powerful collaboration with Deep Rock Galactic, ‘Rock and Stone’ is a hard-hitting anthem that channels the energy of the game’s bold and fearless dwarves. As the first single from the album, it sets the tone with its heavy riffs and anthemic chants. We have already played it live and we can’t wait to do this again and again.
5. To Be a Dwarf
An entertaining anthem, ‘To Be a Dwarf’ is the second single of the album. The track dives deep into the proud, hard-hitting life of the dwarves, filled with adventure, mining and unity. It is a celebration of the dwarven way, sure to have listeners raising their mugs high and singing along to every word.
6. Home of the Twilight
A heroic, cheerful song with folk vibes, to dance and have fun to. We would not say it’s the most interesting song in the album but surely will be very entertaining when played live, it reminds me a bit of the song “The Art of War” from the album Wintersaga.
7. Trollslayer
A fast-paced folk anthem with fierce battle vibes, the song charges forward with big energy. It captures the intensity of combat and the thrill of facing mighty foes. It immerses you in the heat of battle, with the raw spirit of those who fight fearlessly against the odds.
8. Legacy of the Forge
Another powerful anthem that echoes through the dwarven halls, a solid addition and a continuation to the epic tales woven throughout the album. The song allows the listener to dive deeper into the dwarven world.
9. No More Sorrow
The long, epic, and emotionally charged final hymn that marks the end of the Trollslayer’s journey. Somber melodies and dramatic intensity, it brings the saga to an ending with the hero’s inevitable fate, leaving a lasting impression as the story reaches its end.
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