BATTLELORE - Dark Fantasy Seven-Track Demo From 2000 Available Via Bandcamp
April 17, 2014, 10 years ago
BATTLELORE frontman Tomi Mykkänen has checked in with the following update:
"We have another gift for you guys and gals. The second demo of Battlelore from 2000. It introduced three new members of the band (Henkka, Maria and Kaisa) and it gives a very good picture of where the band was heading towards. It features different versions of couple of the songs that ended up on the first album ... Where the Shadows Lie. In my humble opinion some of the versions are better here than on the album. What do you think?Enjoy the holidays, enjoy the music and spread the word!"
The tracklist is as follows:
'Swordmaster'
'The Legend' (narration)
'Beyond the Shadowgate'
'Raging Goblin'
'Northern Crown'
'The Green Maid'
'Dragon Magick'
Battlelore went on hiatus in late 2011. They issued the following statement:
"Battlelore played their – for the time being – last show abroad in Belgium, at Metal Female Voices Festival IX, on Friday October 21st 2011. After that the band is going on an indefinite break from touring and making music. This is not the end, however, just a time-out to focus on other aspects of life and build up more creative energy for the future. The plan is to play one more show in Finland before the break to thank the Finnish fans for their support over the years. The details of the last show are not confirmed yet but will be announced as soon as the information comes.There’s no drama behind the decision to go on break, just a need to take a step back and have a breather. We want to thank all of our associates and supporters for the help and work over the past nearly 12 years, we’ve been lucky to have met and worked with such wonderful people! The biggest thanks definitely go to our amazing fans, without whom none of this would’ve been possible. We are honoured to have met you all and are humbled by your generosity and support! You all have a place in our hearts and we will always cherish the amazing moments we’ve shared with you on and off stage.
Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo. (A star shines on the hour of our meeting.)"
