Wind Rose released ‘Trollslayer’
Dwarven power metal warriors Wind Rose have officially returned to the forge. Their new album ‘Trollslayer’ is released today via Napalm Records! Enjoy ‘The Great Feast Underground’ .
Track By Track
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
Here’s single ‘To Be a Dwarf’.
Kicking off this epic new chapter is the single “Rock And Stone”, a catchy medieval anthem fully inspired by the Deep Rock Galactic video game. This track joins the band’s consistently delivered powerful hits since their formation in 2009, including viral sensation “Diggy Diggy Hole”, which has amassed over 50 million streams across various platforms.
Cementing their status as one of today’s premier power metal bands, the TikTok metal sensation (with almost half a million followers on the platform) is currently headlining a South American tour. This fall, they will join heavy metal legends Powerwolf and Hammerfall for the eagerly awaited Wolfsnächte 2024 tour.
WINDROSE on “Rock And Stone”:
“Dwarfs from around the world, WE HEARd YOU!
We teamed up with Deep Rock Galactic to release our new single “Rock And Stone”, which will be the ultimate anthem of Dwarf Metal!
If You don’t Rock and Stone, You ain’t coming home!”
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, as well as almost a million monthly listeners, 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!
Tracklist
- Of Ice and Blood
- Dance of the Axes
- The Great Feast Underground
- Rock and Stone
- To Be a Dwarf
- Home of the Twilight
- Trollslayer
- Legacy of the Forge
- No More Sorrow