ALESTORM - Captain Morgan's Revenge - 10Th Anniversary Edition · BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Captain Morgan's Revenge - 10Th Anniversary Edition'

Alestorm's debut masterpiece "Captain Morgan's Revenge" stands as the definitive statement of pirate metal, a genre-defining opus that launched a thousand ships and countless drinking songs. This 10th anniversary edition celebrates a decade of nautical mayhem, showcasing the Scottish buccaneers at their most swashbuckling and melodically infectious. From the opening salvo of "Over the Seas" to the triumphant closer "Flower of Scotland", every track drips with maritime adventure and folk-infused metal prowess that would make Blackbeard himself raise a tankard in salute.

The album's genius lies in its perfect balance of crushing metal riffs and traditional folk melodies, creating an intoxicating brew that's both authentically Scottish and deliriously fun. Christopher Bowes' keyboard wizardry weaves sea shanties into crushing guitar work, while tracks like "Nancy the Tavern Wench" and "Wenches & Mead" showcase the band's ability to craft memorable anthems that are equally at home in concert halls and taverns. This anniversary pressing captures all the raw energy and studio polish that made this debut such a phenomenon, proving that sometimes the most ridiculous concepts yield the most brilliant results.

For fans of: Running Wild, Korpiklaani, Finntroll, and Turisas

Track listing

A1. Over the Seas
A2. Captain Morgan`s Revenge
A3. The Huntmaster
A4. Nancy the Tavern Wench
B1. Death before the Mast
B2. Terror on the High Seas
B3. Set Sail and Conquer
B4. Of Treasure
B5. Wenches & Mead
B6. Flower of Scotland

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com