Sweden’s BLOODBOUND To Release Field Of Swords Album In November; “Defenders Of Jerusalem” Single And Music Video Out Now
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Raise your swords up high: Bloodbound march into a powerful future with Field Of Swords, out November 21 via Napalm Records.
Twenty years after the release of their debut album, the Swedish warriors, who were just featured in the Paramount success series “Knuckles”, stand taller than ever on the front line of epic power metal, delivering their most modern work yet. Most recently drawn to the Viking era, the latest concept album Field Of Swords turns the page to another chapter in history, moving past the year 1066 and into the Middle Ages. As warfare evolves and the significance of forging iron with carbon leads to superior swordsmen, the bloodstained battlefields show new, grim faces, leaving room for more of Bloodbound’s vivid storytelling that continues to thrill audiences at countless live shows around the globe.
Along with the album announcement, Bloodbound unleash their first single, “Defenders Of Jerusalem”, a sweeping tale of glory and defeat. Cleverly ambiguous on the ultimate outcome of the battle, the first single off their first album with Napalm Records gives enticing insight into the future Field Of Swords will lead the band to: dominant and catchy while driven by heavy riffs and melodic keyboards alike—Bloodbound raise their swords to victory!
Fredrik Bergh about “Defenders Of Jerusalem”: “‘Defenders of Jerusalem’ is, in my opinion, one of the top tracks on the new album. It’s a song Tomas wrote on his own. On every Bloodbound album he always delivers outstanding tracks; this is one of them. It’s going to be a killer song to play live as well.”
Tomas Olsson about “Defenders Of Jerusalem”: “‘Defenders of Jerusalem’ is a song about the siege of Jerusalem in 1187 where Balian of Ibelin bravely defended the city against Saladin’s overwhelming forces.”
Watch the official music video for “Defenders Of Jerusalem” here.
Bloodbound’s latest triumphant march impressively illustrates the importance of purpose and perseverance with heroic tales in shining heavy metal armor. Valiant, vigorous, and ultimately victorious: Field Of Swords has come to expand Bloodbound’s domination of the scene.
Fredrik Bergh on Field Of Swords: “Field Of Swords is a concept album, a continuation from our last album Tales From The North (2023) which touched upon the subject of the Viking era. On Field Of Swords, we have moved on in history and entered the Middle Ages (after 1066). The concept, in short, is the following: When the Viking Age ended in the year of our Lord 1066, came the long and grim Medieval times. We are extremely excited about the new album and to release it with the backing of the mighty Napalm Records. Music-wise, the new album has a slightly more modern sound, but we can guarantee it includes all the elements Bloodbound is known for! It’s a diverse record with aggressive songs, epic tracks, and it also contains some of the fastest parts we have written. And on the other hand, we have some slower, majestic songs as well, like, ‘The Nine Crusades’ where Unleash The Archers’ Brittney Slayes duets with Patrik. Field Of Swords has everything you can ask for!”
Field Of Swords will be available in the following formats:
– Deluxe Box 350g Cardboard Box, incl. 1CD Digpak, Flag, Patch, Live Album in Slipcase, Autographed Card – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)
– 1LP Vinyl Gatefold Marbled Oxblood Red, incl. 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)
– 1LP Vinyl Gatefold Black
– 1CD Digipak
– Digital Album
Pre-order here.
Field Of Swords tracklisting:
“Field Of Swords”
“As Empires Fall”
“Defenders Of Jerusalem”
“The Code Of Warriors”
“Land Of The Brave”
“Light The Sky”
“Teutonic Knights”
“Forged In Iron”
“Pain And Glory”
“Born To Bbe King”
“The Nine Crusades” (feat. Unleash The Archers)
(Source: www.bravewords.com)
