BLIND GUARDIAN · Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited'

Blind Guardian returns with "Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited", a powerful reimagining of their beloved 1992 masterpiece that showcases the German power metal legends at their most refined and ambitious. This revisited edition breathes new life into classic tracks like "The Bard's Song (In The Forest)" and "Somewhere Far Beyond", presenting them with enhanced production values and the band's decades of accumulated wisdom. The orchestral arrangements feel more lush and cinematic than ever, while Hansi Kürsch's soaring vocals retain all their mythical storytelling power that made the original such a cornerstone of the fantasy metal genre.

What makes this revisited version particularly compelling is how it bridges the gap between Blind Guardian's early speed metal roots and their later symphonic evolution. Tracks like "Time What Is Time" and "Theatre Of Pain" showcase the band's ability to weave intricate musical narratives that transport listeners to fantastical realms, while maintaining the crushing heaviness that defined their sound. The production allows every layer of their complex arrangements to shine through, from the thunderous rhythm section to the choir-like vocal harmonies that have become their signature.

For fans of: Helloween, Gamma Ray, Stratovarius, Rhapsody of Fire and Kamelot

Track listing

A1. Time What Is Time
A2. Journey Through The Dark
A3. Black Chamber
A4. Theatre Of Pain
A5. The Quest For Tanelorn
B1. Ashes To Ashes
B2. The Bard's Song (In The Forest)
B3. The Bard's Song (The Hobbit)
B4. The Piper's Calling
B5. Somewhere Far Beyond

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com