GRIMGOTTS - TALES, SAGAS & LEGENDS

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BAND Grimgotts

ALBUM TALES, SAGAS & LEGENDS

LABEL Stormspell Records

OUT May 2021

OUR RATING 80/100

Symphonic #powermetal with folk vibes Grimgotts band was formed in 2015 as a Harry Potter parody outfit, Grimgotts has since graduated into their own original fantasy realm: the mythical land of Andria.

Their positive-received album “Lions of the Sea” (2017) and “Dragons of the Ages” (2019) chronicled epic battles between men and dragons on Andria's high seas.

Grimgotts has played live since 2018, sharing stages with power HM bands such as Victorius, Lagerstein, and Dendera, appearing also at festivals such as Power Metal Quest Fest and Ragnarok metal fest.

Throughout 2020 they decided to release three EPs– Tales, Sagas & Legends.

Now they’re ready to unleash all 3 EPs as one album with remastered tracks.

Other than the tracks on the EPs, the album includes the 2021 single ‘Grimgotts Calling’, a remake of ‘Fight Against the World’ from their debut and an epic orchestral outro ‘Lost Chapters’.

Each track explores various themes set in mythical world of Andria.

TALES, SAGAS & LEGENDS – ONE ALBUM – REMASTERED!

1. Fight ‘till the End

2. For the Power

3. The Dawnbringer

4. Reign of Might

5. Northern Passage

6. Rise Again

7. Plunder, Loot & Chantey

8. Sagas

9. The Boys of Boone

10. Land of Tomorrow

11. The Edge of the World (to what lies beyond)

12. Kinsman

13. Fight Against the World

14. Grimgotts Calling

15. Lost Chapters

Band members

Vocals: Andy Barton Guitars: David Hills Keys: Fabio Garau Bass: Nelson Moreira Drums: Mo Abdelgadir

Guest musicians:

Chris Simpson of Forlorn Hope: Additional lead vocals on track 10. Land of Tomorrow Marco Garau of Derdian & Magic Opera: Guest keys solo on track 12. Kinsman

Will Kerr of Battle Born: Guest guitar solo on track 12. Kinsman

Mixed and Mastered by: Alex Loader [Ethereal Sound Studio] Vocals recorded by Ben Whyntie at The Old Blacksmiths Studios Main artwork: Yuri Chuchmay