Blind Guardian
Blind Guardian is a power metal band which formed in the mid-1980s in Krefeld, Germany.Before calling themselves Blind Guardian, the band released two demos under the name Lucifer's Heritage in 1985 and 1986.
From the beginning, Blind Guardian has been inspired by the fiction of authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, Stephen King, and Michael Moorcock, as well as traditional legends and epics.Over the years, a running theme has developed associating the band members with traveling bards.
History
Blind Guardian was originally formed in 1984 as Lucifer's Heritage. They released two demos entitled Symphonies of Doom (1985) and Battalions of Fear (1986). Their first studio album, Battalions of Fear, was released in 1988. The band's first tour took place shortly after its release. At this point the band had between 150 and 300 fans at their shows, which was a display of their early success in the realms of power metal.
When the international chart-topper Somewhere Far Beyond was released, Blind Guardian achieved comparatively great success. For the first time, the band played in Japan to a crowd of 4000 fans.
In 1997, Hansi decided that a different bassist would allow for more complex parts, and allow himself to further his vocal technique. Oliver Holzwarth was hired as a bassist for the album and for the tour. He is not a full member of the band, because Hansi may decide to play bass again, and has said he does not have the heart to put Oliver in the position that he may be fired.
Blind Guardian is relatively unique in that until April of 2005 (a twenty year period), the band's original line-up had not changed. However, due to differing musical preference, in April their long time drummer Thomen Stauch left the band to continue his work in Savage Circus, the band he formed to perform more straight-forward music like older Blind Guardian.
Line-up
Band members
Hansi Kürsch — Vocals (1984–), Bass (1984–1996)
André Olbrich — Lead Guitar (1984–)
Marcus Siepen — Rhythm Guitar (1987–)
Frederik Ehmke — Drums, Percussion, Flute, Bagpipes (2005–)
Former members
Thomas "Thomen" Stauch — Drums (1984–1985, 1987–2005)
Markus Dörk — Rhythm & Lead Guitar (Lucifer's Heritage) (1984–1985)
Christof Theissen — Lead & Rhythm Guitar (Lucifer's Heritage) (1986)
Hans-Peter Frey — Drums (Lucifer's Heritage) (1986)
Thomas Kelleners — Vocals (Lucifer's Heritage) (1984)
Guest musicians
Oliver Holzwarth — Bass (touring/studio) (1997–)
Alex Holzwarth — Drums (live) (2002–2003)
Mathias Wiesner — Keyboards (studio) (1989–)
Michael Schüren — Keyboards (live) & Grand Piano (studio) (1997–)
Kai Hansen — Vocals & Guitar Solos (1989–1992)
Rolf Köhler, Thomas Hackmann — backing vocals (1989–)
Olaf Senkbeil, Billy King — backing vocals (1990–)
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Battalions Of Fear (1987)
Track Listing:
1. Majesty
2. Guardian of the Blind
3. Trial by the Archon
4. Wizard's Crown
5. Run for the Night
6. The Martyr
7. Battalions of Fear
8. By The Gates of Moria
9. Gandalf's Rebirth
10. Into The storm
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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HCLOMN53Follow The Blind (1989)
Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Germany
Original Release Date: 1989
Track listing:
1. "Inquisition" – 0:40
2. "Banish from Sanctuary" – 5:27
3. "Damned for All Time" – 4:57
4. "Follow the Blind" – 7:10
5. "Hall of the King" – 4:16
6. "Fast to Madness" – 5:57
7. "Beyond the Ice" – 3:28
8. "Valhalla" – 4:56
9. "Barbara Ann" (The Regents and Beach Boys cover) – 1:43
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http://rapidshare.com/files/61813615/Blind_Guardian_Follow_The_Blind.rarTales from the Twilight World (1990)
Tales from the Twilight World is an album that was released in 1990 by Blind Guardian. The cover artwork was created by Andreas Marschall, who has drawn the artwork for some of Blind Guardian's other releases (Somewhere Far Beyond, Nightfall in Middle-Earth, etc.). Remastered and re-released on 15th June 2007, with bonus tracks.
Track listing:
1. "Traveler in Time" – 5:59
2. "Welcome to Dying" – 4:47
3. "Weird Dreams" – 1:19
4. "Lord of the Rings" – 3:14
5. "Goodbye My Friend" – 5:33
6. "Lost in the Twilight Hall" – 5:58
7. "Tommyknockers" – 5:09
8. "Altair 4" – 2:26
9. "The Last Candle" – 5:59
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http://www.rapidshare.com/files/15084027/10828.rarSomewhere Far Beyond (1992)
Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Germany
Somewhere Far Beyond is the fourth studio-album by German Power/Speed-Metal act Blind Guardian. It was published in 1992 and produced by Kalle Trapp. The cover artwork was created by Andreas Marschall, who has also drawn the artwork for some more of Blind Guardian's releases (Tales from the Twilight World, Nightfall in Middle-Earth, etc.). The album saw the band creating its own original sound, while still employing some of their speed/power metal techniques. The strong songwriting of the album (including fan favorite The Bard's Song) made the album a power metal staple. The image of the cover and the two Bard's Songs gave the band its nickname "The Bards". The use of the nickname has been also extended to the fans of the group, Circle of the Bards being the now defunct fan club and Hansi frequently calling the fans Bards.
Track listing:
1. "Time What is Time" – 5:42
2. "Journey Through the Dark" – 4:45
3. "Black Chamber" – 0:56
4. "Theatre of Pain" – 4:15
5. "The Quest for Tanelorn" – 5:53
6. "Ashes to Ashes" – 5:58
7. "The Bard's Song (In the Forest)" – 3:09
8. "The Bard's Song (The Hobbit)" – 3:52
9. "The Piper's Calling" – 0:58
10. "Somewhere Far Beyond" – 7:28
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http://rapidshare.com/files/61813957/Blind_Guardian_Somewhere_Far_Beyond.rarImaginations from the Other Side (1995)
Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Germany
Imaginations from the Other Side is an album by Blind Guardian that was released in 1995. Is thought by many fans to be the most successful album by the band.[citation needed] This album also marks the first since their debut that Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray) had not guested on vocals or guitar. It is also the first album to have extracted singles from, "A Past and Future Secret" and "Bright Eyes".
Track listing:
1. "Imaginations from the Other Side" – 7:18
2. "I'm Alive" – 5:29
3. "A Past and Future Secret" – 3:47
4. "The Script for my Requiem" – 6:08
5. "Mordred's Song" – 5:27
6. "Born in a Mourning Hall" – 5:12
7. "Bright Eyes" – 5:15
8. "Another Holy War" – 4:31
9. "And the Story Ends" – 5:59
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http://www.rapidshare.com/files/17913501/12727.rarThe Forgotten Tales (1996)
Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Germany
Track Listing:
01. Mr. Sandman [The Chordettes cover]
02. Surfin' USA [Beach Boys cover]
03. Bright Eyes [acoustic version]
04. Lord Of The Rings [acoustic version]
05. The Wizard [Uriah Heep cover]
06. Spread Your Wings [Queen cover]
07. Mordred's Song [acoustic version]
08. Black Chamber
09. The Bard's Song [live]
10. Barbara Ann / Long Tall Sally [Beach Boys cover]
11. A Past And Future Secret [acoustic version]
12. To France [Mike Oldfield cover]
13. Theatre Of Pain [orchestral version]
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http://rapidshare.com/files/61814247/Blind_Guardian_The_Forgotten_Tales.rarNightfall in Middle-Earth (1998)
Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Germany
Nightfall in Middle-Earth is a concept album by Blind Guardian, released in 1998. It is also Blind Guardian's sixth studio album.
Many of the tracks from the album are not complete songs, but are merely narratives to advance the story. Every track tells a piece of the story, and contributes to the listening experience. The storyline is exclusively based upon J. R. R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion, a book of tales from the First Age of Middle-earth. The lyrics range from the theft of the Silmarils to the dawn of the Second Age.
Technically speaking, the music is much more "melodic" on this album, compared to previous works such as Somewhere Far Beyond, and the songs have much more fluency, without losing any of the traditional speed or guitar solos and leads. This album is typically considered to be the band's magnum opus.
Track listing:
1. "War of Wrath" – 1:50
2. "Into the Storm" – 4:24
3. "Lammoth" – 0:28
4. "Nightfall" – 5:34
5. "The Minstrel" – 0:32
6. "The Curse of Fëanor" – 5:41
7. "Captured" – 0:26
8. "Blood Tears" – 5:23
9. "Mirror Mirror" – 5:07
10. "Face the Truth" – 0:24
11. "Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)" – 6:51
12. "Battle of Sudden Flame" – 0:44
13 "Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)" – 4:53
14. "The Dark Elf" – 0:23
15. "Thorn" – 6:18
16. "The Eldar" – 3:39
17. "Nom the Wise" – 0:33
18. "When Sorrow Sang" – 4:25
19. "Out on the Water" – 0:44
20. "The Steadfast" – 0:21
21. "A Dark Passage" – 6:01
22. "Final Chapter (Thus Ends...)" – 0:48
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A Night at the Opera (2002)
Genre: Power Metal
Origin: Germany
A Night at the Opera is a 2002 album by the German power metal band Blind Guardian. The record has received mostly superior reviews, especially from magazines and fansites devoted to the genre.
Track listing:
1. "Precious Jerusalem" – 6:21
2. "Battlefield" – 5:37
3. "Under the Ice" – 5:44
4. "Sadly Sings Destiny" – 6:04
5. "The Maiden and the Minstrel Knight" – 5:30
6. "Wait for an Answer" – 6:30
7. "The Soulforged" – 5:18
8. "Age of False Innocence" – 6:05
9. "Punishment Divine" – 5:45
10."And Then There Was Silence" – 14:05
Tokyo Tales (live)
Track Listing:
01. Inquisition (Intro)
02. Banish from Sanctuary
03. Journey Through the Dark
04. Traveler in Time
05. The Quest for Tanelorn
06. Goodbye My Friend
07. Time What Is Time
08. Majesty
09. Valhalla
10. Welcome to Dying
11. Lost in the Twilight Hall
12. Barbara Ann
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Track Listing:
01. This Will Never End
02. Otherland
03. Turn the Page
04. Fly
05. Carry the Blessed Home
06. Another Stranger Me
07. Straight Through the Mirror
08. Lionheart
09. Skald and Shadows
10. The Edge
11. The New Order
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