Like a giant black Jolly Roger hoisted up into the sky, a brand new alert’s been making its manner throughout the web in latest days, as pirate metallic stalwarts Alestorm introduced a model new album popping out this summer time. And for those who’re into the entire yar-har-fiddledy-dee facet of metallic, you’re going to wish to take word for this one.
Set for launch on June 20, Alestorm’s forthcoming album The Thunderfist Chronicles is the band’s eighth full-length studio effort and their observe as much as 2022 album Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum. And if any of that rings a bell and sharpens your cutlass, then you definitely’re most likely already gearing as much as raid some shit or one thing.
Talking concerning the album, vocalist and keytarist Christopher Bowles stated The Thunderfist Chronicles‘ eight new tracks are a blast to soak up, with some particular additions alongside the way in which that separate it from the remainder of the band’s discography.
“This album is bizarre and full of adverse riffs that I already remorse. There’s a bunch of enjoyable issues to find on the report although – we’ve obtained a canopy of a track by our buddies in Nekrogoblikon, an entire lot of different heavy stuff, plus the longest track I’ve ever written (over 17 minutes lengthy) which options visitor vocals from Patty Gurdy (everybody’s favourite hurdy gurdy participant) and Sir Russel Allen (Symphony X singer and my favourite vocalist of all time).”
Although there’s no new music to coincide with the album’s announcement, the band stated followers can anticipate some new tunes to hit the web’s excessive seas within the very close to future.
The Thunderfist Chronicles shall be launched on June 20 through Napalm Data, however you possibly can preorder your copy at the moment.
The Thunderfist Chronicles observe itemizing:
1. Hyperion Omniriff
2. Killed to Demise by Piracy
3. Banana
4. Frozen Piss 2
5. The Storm
6. Mountains of the Deep
7. Goblins Ahoy!
8. Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Everlasting Thunderfist
The Thunderfist Chronicles shall be accessible within the following codecs:
1 LP Gatefold Liquid (Poster, Lyric Sheet, Hand-numbered Certificates, Booklet 16p) – Napalm mailorder (RoW) unique – strictly restricted
1 LP Gatefold Translucent Lime Inexperienced (Poster, Lyric Sheet) – Napalm mail order unique – strictly restricted
1-LP Gatefold Splattered Orange/Black (Poster, Lyric Sheet, Booklet 16p) – Napalm mail order unique – strictly restricted
1 LP Gatefold Black
2-CD Mediabook, 24p (Album + Reside Album)
1-CD Mediabook, Digisleeve (Instrumental Album), 7″ Single (2-Tracks) – (deluxe picket field, flag) – Napalm mailorder unique – strictly restricted
1-CD Jewel Case
Expertise ALESTORM reside:
18.04.25 NL – Schijndel / Paaspop
04.05.25 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya WWWX
05.05.25 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya WWWX
06.05.25 JP – Osaka / Ruido
07.06.25 CZ – Plzeň / Metalfest
13.06.25 ES – Zamora / Z! Reside Rock Fest
19.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop
21.06.25 FI – Nummijärvi / Nummirock
25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons of Rock
27.06.25 CH – Grenchen / Summerside
29.06.25 ES – Barcelona / Rockfest
01.08.25 RO – Rasnov / Rockstadt Excessive
22.08.25 PT – Pindelo dos Milagres / Milagre Metaleiro
24.08.25 FR – Chateau Gontier / V & B Competition
19.09.25 US – Louisville / Louder than Life
19.10.25 NL – Den Bosch / The Rock Circus