Twilight Force - 'The Last Crystal Bearer' (official audio)

[Blackwald:]
"I have spent all these years
Learning the simplest spells
But is there something more
Something beyond death?

There in the dark vaults
He found a magic tome
A book so long forgotten
A secret from the dark

[Blackwald:]
"What is this?
Magic from the netherworld?"

Spells of the night resurrecting the dead
Deep in the halls where his path has led
Dark magic curses surging through his veins
But the power was too strong to contain

[Wizard apprentice:]
"What is the meaning of this?!
I could see a light!
What are you doing here? In these dark vaults?
These are forbidden spells you fool!"

[Blackwald:]
"What have I done?
I let curiosity get the best of me
But the arcane forces were too strong
Too enticing
You do not know the powers of the dark!"

So he was brought before the guild -
The Arcane Tribunal

[The Arcane Tribunal:]
"You have failed us!
You have betrayed us all"
v So his time at Winterreach
Came to an end without warning
So he paid the price of meddling with necromancy
Condemnation he could not foresee

[The Arcane Tribunal:]
"Gather your belongings now and leave this place behind
May you find your path again."

Broken and angered
He knew in his heart
He was destined for greater things to come
The Arcane Tribunal
Banished him for good
But time had come to heed the call

[The Arcane Tribunal:]
"Warlock, you stand here before us, for committing the unspeakable act of performing necromancy."
"We put our faith in you and your magic proficiency. We saw so much potential."
"This is a betrayal of cosmic proportions. Such treachery does not go unpunished."

[Blackwald:]
"Your cowardice is pitiful!
You do not know the arcane powers of the dark realms!
I have beheld them!

[The Arcane Tribunal:]
"Silence! We have heard it all before!
You are hereby excommunicated from the Arcane University
Whatever wretched path you have chosen, may it not corrupt you further. Begone!"

[Blackwald:]
"Curse you! I shall avenge this injustice and become more powerful than you could ever imagine!
All shall tremble before me!"

Time went passing by
As he travelled far across the lands
Until the day
When he found the prophecy
There was a way
For the kingdoms to be saved
Five heroes to be found
The Twilight Force

"He found them at last"
"They are gathered now"

Lynd, the bearer of the crystal of fate
"Death comes to us all. Sometimes when least expected."
Crystal of life in the hands of Born
"Every living thing has a voice. Just listen."
Allyon, with the Crystal of Kings
"The fate of the world, imbued in us all."
Crystal of Elements for Aerendir
"The wind and the sea. The whispers of truth."
De'Azsh possessing the Crystal of Souls
"That which has no will, has no power."

[Blackwald:] "They were the five heroes -
And together with me, wielding the Crystal of Time
Became the Twilight Force."

"Nothing is eternal, not even death

Τιτλοφορείται "At the Heart of Wintervale" και αποτελεί το νέο δισκογραφικό πόνημα των Twilight Force, το οποίο κυκλοφόρησε προ μηνός με την Σουηδική μπάντα να μας λέει σχετικά:

«After what feels like aeons, we can finally proudly unveil the details of our fourth opus. At the Heart of Wintervale. At the Heart of Wintervale is set to be unleashed on January 20th.

While the dwarven forges are busy assembling the physical manifestations of the album, we can all use some time to brush up on old incantations, polish dusty daggers, and re-stir murky potions - for this glorious quest will be upon us before we know it, and for that we must be prepared!

The breathtaking and dramatic cover artwork is once again created by the brilliantly skilled Kerem Beyit. It depicts the tale told in the title track of the album - where an evil curse is broken, and an ancient dragon may finally roam the realms again, free and unfettered!»

Οι Twilight Force μας έρχονται από την Σκανδιναβία (Σουηδία). Δημιουργήθηκαν πριν από μία ενδεκάδα έτη και χαρακτηρίζουν την μουσική τους ως "adventure metal". Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει τέσσερα full length albums και επτά singles...

Δελτίο τύπου: «The legend of Twilight Force began to form in the year 2007 of the Human Era. It was the result of a yearning to bring back the golden age of Epic Symphonic Power Metal. But Twilight Force soon became an entity of its own, evolving and elevating the genre to new heights and sounds.

By fusing triumphant melodies with rich orchestral arrangements and swift performances, Twilight Force creates an intense and immersive experience. Transporting the listener to a magic realm filled with wonder, heroic tales and mesmerising tales from the mythical world known as The Twilight Kingdoms.

Using their vast experience from previous musical endeavours, their classical training, and technical proficiency, Twilight Force spawned the first ever Adventure Metal album in 2014 H.E. - Tales of Ancient Prophecies.

Two more critically acclaimed albums followed in its wake, Heroes of Mighty Magic (2016), and Dawn of the Dragonstar (2019), with the fourth opus At the Heart of Wintervale set for release on January 20th, 2023 on Nuclear Blast Records. At the Heart of Wintervale will be released on CD, Digibook, and Vinyl.

The limited Digibook edition will also include three bonus tracks. The first one is a song, many of the band's loyal knights may somewhat recognize; it is an acoustic blend of some of the older works, featuring an entrancing vocal performance and guitar work by Twilight Force's very own wood elf Aerendir.

The second and third bonus tracks are orchestral versions of two songs from the album, where fans will have the opportunity to experience a different soundscape, and perhaps discover new exciting elements and intricacies never discerned before. With the band embarking on a headlining tour through Europe and UK on time with the album’s release, Twilight Force look immensely forward to continue their epic tale.»

Band: Twilight Force
Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Falun/Borlänge, Dalarna
Formed in: 2011
Genre: Symphonic Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Fantasy, Adventure, Medieval
Years active: 2011-present

Audio: "The Last Crystal Bearer"
Album: "At the Heart of Wintervale"
Type: Full length
Release date: January 20th, 2023
Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: CD, Vinyl, Digital

Track listing:
01. Twilight Force
02. At the Heart of Wintervale
03. Dragonborn
04. Highlands of the Elder Dragon
05. Skyknights of Aldaria
06. A Familiar Memory
07. Sunlight Knight
08. The Last Crystal Bearer
09. The Sapphire Dragon of Arcane Might is Back Again (Digibook Bonus Track)
10. Skyknights of Aldaria (orchestral version) (Digibook Bonus Track)
11. The Last Crystal Bearer (orchestral version) (Digibook Bonus Track)