Blind Guardian

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Krefeld / Meerbusch, Germany (1984 – present)

Blind Guardian is a speed metal/power metal band from Krefeld / Meerbusch, Germany, that is credited as one of most influential artists of its genres. While early Blind Guardian’s work belong to speed metal style, in latest releases the band moved towards epic power metal.

Blind Guardian was founded in 1984 by André Olbrich (guitar), Hansi Kürsch (vocals, bass), Marcus Siepen (guitar) and Thomas “Thomen” Stauch (drums), (left the band in 2005, replaced by Frederik Ehmke). Before calling themselves Blind Guardian, the band released two demos under the name Lucifer’s Heritage in 1985 and 1986.

Blind Guardian has always been inspired by the fictional worlds of fantasy writers such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Michael Moorcock, Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Stephen King as well as traditional legends and epics. Stephen King’s Dark Tower series has also been an influence on the band, evident in “Somewhere Far Beyond” as well as numerous Demons and Wizards songs. Over the years, a running theme has developed associating the band members with migrant workers.

The line-up has been the same since 1988, but in 2005 the drummer, Thomas Stauch, left the band due to the direction the band was taking in their last studio albums, “Nightfall In Middle-Earth” and “A Night at the Opera”. He was replaced by Frederik Ehmke.

Recently, Blind Guardian released a new studio album named “A Twist in the Myth”. The band continues to push the limits with the new album, making “A Twist in the Myth” one of the most diverse Blind Guardian albums yet. An official music video has also been released for “Another Stranger Me”.

Nightfall in Middle Earth
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The Forgotten Tales
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A Twist in the Myth
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Somewhere Far Beyond
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Top Tracks

1	Nightfall	2,151
2	Bright Eyes	1,856
3	Lord of the Rings	1,844
4	Mirror Mirror	1,838
5	Into the Storm	1,727
6	Mordred's Song	1,445
7	A Past and Future Secret	1,215
8	Blood Tears	1,175
9	War of Wrath	1,156
10	Valhalla	1,106
11	Another Stranger Me	1,080
12	Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)	1,077
13	Fly	1,063
13	Black Chamber full track	1,063
15	The Minstrel	1,054

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Qadi_Sacrifice wrote:
2 hours ago

Where i can dowload this song?

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IRL174099 wrote:
3 hours ago

PEOPLE OF LAST.FM.. PUT "A NIGHT OF THE OPERA" IN THEIR ALBUMS!!!!

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Doomface wrote:
6 hours ago

Yes, the song's called 'Sacred' >.<

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Qadi_Sacrifice wrote:
yesterday afternoon

I search a song of Sacred 2 ... somebody know what this song has title

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nataliaimamura wrote:
Sunday evening

=D

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Silvering wrote:
Sunday afternoon

No problem, I have the full version of Sacred ripped from in-game video, so if anyone needs it, you are welcome to write me ;)

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Uial-Rauko wrote:
Sunday afternoon

Hm okay thanks to all of you :- ) I have to use the youtoube version =)

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kres wrote:
Sunday morning

@Uial-Rauko: there is a link on the bg official homepage forums ("sacred 2 trailer" thread) - someone ripped/edited the audio file on youtube (6 min full song) and it sounds quite good.

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BlindJesterhead wrote:
Sunday morning

the soundtrack is in the collectors edition of sacred 2, but the song "sacred" isn't on it... it's just n the ingame concert or on youtube..

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juoubo34 wrote:
Sunday morning

Blind Guardian Rocks!!!

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fingolfin___ wrote:
Saturday afternoon

you can download it by using torrent

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Uial-Rauko wrote:
Saturday morning

Anyone know where i can get the Song "Sacred"? I doesn´t found a Official Sound Track to buy : -/ Hope that you can help me to get it without load it from youtoube =)

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kurwaaa wrote:
Friday evening

shit :/

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jaRiK_ wrote:
Friday afternoon

great band ;)

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Ahbez wrote:
Friday afternoon

i love "A Twist in the Myth"

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za_pozno wrote:
Friday morning

Miłość od pierwszego usłyszenia...

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R4d10 wrote:
Friday morning

If you listen to Metal, come join my group called Metalhead Nation. http://www.last.fm/group/Metalhead+Nation

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Jessysong wrote:
Thursday afternoon

Minha banda preferida *o*

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Progrek wrote:
Thursday morning

Just found a jewel for every fan http://www.blind-guardian.cz/tribute/

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_Moonshield_ wrote:
Wednesday evening

Doomface, unfortunately you're right :/

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