After charting #1 on the Official German Album Charts with their latest two records, Germany’s top-notch force Feuerschwanz is now celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary by releasing some of their greatest hits rearranged in English for the first time, beginning with “Highlander”. Originally released on their latest studio album, Fegefeuer (2023), Feuerschwanz now present an English language version of the heavy track as a part of their first ever release with English lyrics, Warriors, out April 19 via Napalm Records.
In addition to English versions of “Highlander” and nine other big Feuerschwanz hits, Warriors also features the brand-new song "The Unholy Grail" and a cover of the Assassin's Creed classic "Valhalla Calling" by Miracle Of Sound, as well as many epic guest appearances, including Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost), Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose), Dominum, Orden Ogan and Patty Gurdy. Reigning in the German metal scene, Feuerschwanz played a nearly sold-out tour followed by premium and headline slots at main European summer festivals in 2023. Check out the official music video for “Highlander” below.
Feuerschwanz state: "’There can only be one!’ Immortal words from Immortal Men. Swords and epic tales with the sound of Queen. We pay tribute to our heroes from the world of fantasy and rock with the sound of roaring pipes and epic metal. Check out our rendition to the highlander and ask yourself: ‘Who wants to live forever?’“
Warriors looks back on a remarkable track record of tireless work and is further proof that Feuerschwanz not only welcome challenges with open arms, but actively seek them out. Newly recorded - and for the first time ever in English - songs like "Das Elfte Gebot” (“The Forgotten Commandment”), "Memento Mori", "Untot im Drachenboot" (“Death on the Dragonship”), "Bastard of Asgard" and "Fegefeuer" (“Purgatory”) take on a whole new character, but still sound familiar in Feuerschwanz style. With "The Unholy Grail", Feuerschwanz surprise their fans with a brand-new song and take them directly into a captivating world full of legends and heroic battles. The final track is a cover of the Assassin's Creed classic "Valhalla Calling” by Miracle Of Sound, which fits perfectly into the overall work and discography of Feuerschwanz. Warriors is a new milestone in Feuerschwanz's successful career, which only knows its way to the top!
Warriors will be available in the following formats:
- 1CD Jewelcase
- 1LP Gatefold Black Vinyl
- 1LP Gatefold Orange/Rot Marbled Vinyl – Napalm Records Webstore exclusive – strictly limited to 200 worldwide
- Music Cassette Red Transparent – Napalm Records Webstore exclusive – strictly limited to 100 worldwide
- 1CD Jewelcase + A Bottle of Mead (0,35l) Bundle – Napalm Records Webstore exclusive
- 1CD Jewelcase + A Bottle of Mead (0,35l) + Mug (0,5l) Bundle – Napalm Records Webstore exclusive
- Digital Album
Get your copy of Warriors here.
Warriors tracklisting:
"Highlander" (English Version)
"The Unholy Grail" (feat. Dominum, Orden Ogan)
"The Forgotten Commandment"
"Memento Mori" (English Version, feat. Lord of the Lost, Chris Harms)
"Death On The Dragonship"
"Wardwarf" (feat. Francesco Cavalieri of Wind Rose)
"Circlepit Of Hell"
"Song Of Ice And Fire" (feat. Patty Gurdy)
"Purgatory"
"Bastard Of Asgard"
"SGFRD Dragonslayer" (English Version)
"Valhalla Calling"
Founded in 2004, Feuerschwanz have evolved over the years from their roots in comedy medieval folk rock into a band to be taken seriously and are rightly regarded as one of the hottest acts on the scene. After they hit #1 in the Official German Album Charts for the first time with Memento Mori (2021), Germany's hottest band managed to repeat that great success with their latest studio album Fegefeuer (2023). With premium slots at numerous festivals, such as co-headline slots at the legendary Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Airs, as well as abroad, including at Masters Of Rock and on the 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise in the Caribbean, and an almost completely sold-out headlining tour, Feuerschwanz underlined their outstanding position all the more last year. Many dates of the upcoming big Fegefeuer headline tour in 2024 are already completely sold out.
Fegefeuer Tour 2024:
April
10 - Hamburg, Germany - Große Freiheit 36
11 - Hamburg, Germany - Große Freiheit 36 (Sold Out)
12 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys
13 - Dresden, Germany - Alter Schlachthof
18 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
19 - Erfurt, Germany - Club Central
20 - Munich, Germany - Backstage (Sold Out)
21 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
26 - Hanover, Germany - Capitol
27 - Osnabrück, Germany - Hyde Park
May
1 - Nuremberg, Germany - Löwensaal
2 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA Longhorn
3 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
4 - Cologne, Germany - Palladium
November
27 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Effenaar
28 - Haarlem, Netherlands - Patronaat
29 - Paris, France - Trabendo
December
3 - Milan, Italy - Live Club
6 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Festivals:
May
10 - Rastede, Germany - MPS
11 - Bomal-Sur-Ourthe, Belgium - Durbuy Rock
June
1 - Fulda, Germany - Museumshof
2 - Pilsen, Czech Republic - Metalfest Open Air
14 - Nickelsdorf, Austria - Nove Rock
15 - Interlaken, Switzerland - Greenfield Festival
July
20 - Niedergörsdorf, Germany - Motorcycle Jamboree
August
2 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air
3 - Bückeburg, Germany - MPS
9 - Kortrijk, Belgium - Alcatraz Festival
16 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany - Summer Breeze
17 - Weil Am Rhein, Germany - MPS
31 - Halle (Saale), Germany - In Extremo „Weckt Die Toten“ Festival
September
7 - Luhmühlen, Germany - MPS
10-15 - Kiel, Germany - Full Metal Cruise
December
14 - Essen, Germany - Grugahalle – 20 Jahre Feuerschwanz
Feuerschwanz are:
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy
Hauptmann – vocals, guitar
Hodi – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocals
Hans – guitar
Jarne – bass
Rollo – drums
Musch Musch – dance & performance
Myu – dance & performance
(Photo - Stefan Heilemann)
