Like an enormous black Jolly Roger hoisted up into the sky, a brand new alert’s been making its approach throughout the web in current days, as pirate steel stalwarts Alestorm introduced a model new album popping out this summer time. And if you happen to’re into the entire yar-har-fiddledy-dee facet of steel, you’re going to wish to take word for this one.
Set for launch on June 20, Alestorm’s forthcoming album The Thunderfist Chronicles is the band’s eighth full-length studio effort and their comply with as much as 2022 album Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum. And if any of that rings a bell and sharpens your cutlass, you then’re most likely already gearing as much as raid some shit or one thing.
Talking in regards to the album, vocalist and keytarist Christopher Bowles stated The Thunderfist Chronicles‘ eight new tracks are a blast to absorb, with some particular additions alongside the best way that separate it from the remainder of the band’s discography.
“This album is bizarre and full of adverse riffs that I already remorse. There’s a bunch of enjoyable issues to find on the report although – we’ve bought a canopy of a track by our mates in Nekrogoblikon, an entire lot of different heavy stuff, plus the longest track I’ve ever written (over 17 minutes lengthy) which options visitor vocals from Patty Gurdy (everybody’s favourite hurdy gurdy participant) and Sir Russel Allen (Symphony X singer and my favourite vocalist of all time).”
Although there’s no new music to coincide with the album’s announcement, the band stated followers can anticipate some new tunes to hit the web’s excessive seas within the very close to future.
The Thunderfist Chronicles can be launched on June 20 by way of Napalm Information, however you possibly can preorder your copy at this time.
The Thunderfist Chronicles monitor itemizing:
1. Hyperion Omniriff
2. Killed to Demise by Piracy
3. Banana
4. Frozen Piss 2
5. The Storm
6. Mountains of the Deep
7. Goblins Ahoy!
8. Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Everlasting Thunderfist
The Thunderfist Chronicles can be accessible within the following codecs:
1 LP Gatefold Liquid (Poster, Lyric Sheet, Hand-numbered Certificates, Booklet 16p) – Napalm mailorder (RoW) unique – strictly restricted
1 LP Gatefold Translucent Lime Inexperienced (Poster, Lyric Sheet) – Napalm mail order unique – strictly restricted
1-LP Gatefold Splattered Orange/Black (Poster, Lyric Sheet, Booklet 16p) – Napalm mail order unique – strictly restricted
1 LP Gatefold Black
2-CD Mediabook, 24p (Album + Stay Album)
1-CD Mediabook, Digisleeve (Instrumental Album), 7″ Single (2-Tracks) – (deluxe wood field, flag) – Napalm mailorder unique – strictly restricted
1-CD Jewel Case
Expertise ALESTORM dwell:
18.04.25 NL – Schijndel / Paaspop
04.05.25 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya WWWX
05.05.25 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya WWWX
06.05.25 JP – Osaka / Ruido
07.06.25 CZ – Plzeň / Metalfest
13.06.25 ES – Zamora / Z! Stay Rock Fest
19.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop
21.06.25 FI – Nummijärvi / Nummirock
25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons of Rock
27.06.25 CH – Grenchen / Summerside
29.06.25 ES – Barcelona / Rockfest
01.08.25 RO – Rasnov / Rockstadt Excessive
22.08.25 PT – Pindelo dos Milagres / Milagre Metaleiro
24.08.25 FR – Chateau Gontier / V & B Competition
19.09.25 US – Louisville / Louder than Life
19.10.25 NL – Den Bosch / The Rock Circus