GLORYHAMMER, the "heroic fantasy power metal" project led by
Christopher Bowes, the mastermind behind pirate metal sensation
ALESTORM, with a desire to explore the more symphonic and epic side of metal, will release its debut album,
"Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife", on March 29, 2013 via
Napalm Records. The CD, which will tell an original story based in an alternate-history medieval Scotland, where magic and dark sorcery reigns supreme, was recorded at
LSD Studios in Germany. A concept of such epic proportions requires a truly talented vocalist, and for this purpose
Thomas L. Winkler from Swiss power metal band
EMERALD was hired to provide majestic soaring vocals. The lineup is completed by
Paul Templing,
James Cartwright, and
Ben Turk, who honed their battle skills in various underground U.K. metal bands.
GLORYHAMMER is:
Christopher Bowes - Keyboards
Thomas Winkler - Vocals
Paul Templing - Guitars
James Cartwright - Bass
Ben Turk - Drums
The cover artwork for
"Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife" was "painstakingly handcrafted" by
Dan Goldsworthy (
ACCEPT,
HELL,
SYLOSIS). The art depicts the great hero
Angus McFife, questing valiantly through the frozen highlands, wielding the Hammer of Glory.
"Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife" track listing:
01.
Anstruther's Dark Prophecy02.
The Unicorn Invasion of Dundee03.
Angus McFife04.
Quest for the Hammer of Glory05.
Magic Dragon06.
Silent Tears of Frozen Princess07.
Amulet of Justice08.
Hail to Crail09.
Beneath Cowdenbeath10.
The Epic Rage of Furious ThunderThere will also be a limited first-pressing "Heroic Edition" of the album, presented in a luxurious digipak format with alternate artwork, featuring the bonus track
"Wizards!".
"Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife" "Heroic Edition" artwork:

"Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife" standard CD artwork:


