Battlecry (Two Steps from Hell album)
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Battlecry is the eighth public album by the group Two Steps from Hell, released 28th of April 2015.[2] It consists of 26 tracks written by composers Thomas J. Bergersen and Nick Phoenix.[3] This album features mostly all-new tracks, except for "Amaria" from the Amaria album. It features vocal performances by Merethe Soltvedt, Nick Phoenix and Felicia Farrere.
Battlecry is the first public album by Two Steps from Hell being released on two discs and furthermore the first public release to feature instrumental versions of two tracks.[3] The cover artwork and the sleeve are designed by Steven R. Gilmore.
The track Cannon in D Minor was uploaded in 2014 by Four For Music, Ltd. on YouTube as a demonstration track for their collaboration with Two Steps from Hell.[4]
The original version of the opening track, "None Shall Live," is also available as a commercial single entitled "Children of the Sun," featuring vocals by Merethe Soltvedt.[5]
Track listing
Battlecry - Disc 1
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "None Shall Live" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 2:19 |
| 2. | "Stormkeeper" | Nick Phoenix | 2:55 |
| 3. | "Victory" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 5:20 |
| 4. | "Wolf King" | Nick Phoenix | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Rise Above" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Spellcaster" | Nick Phoenix | 3:01 |
| 7. | "Never Back Down" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 2:55 |
| 8. | "Red Tower" | Nick Phoenix | 3:08 |
| 9. | "Cannon in D Minor" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 3:03 |
| 10. | "Blackout" | Nick Phoenix | 3:45 |
| 11. | "Stronger Faster Braver" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 4:38 |
Battlecry - Disc 2
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Battleborne" | Nick Phoenix | 4:59 |
| 13. | "Last of the Light" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 2:53 |
| 14. | "Ultraground" | Nick Phoenix | 3:10 |
| 15. | "Release Me" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 4:03 |
| 16. | "Freedom Ship" | Nick Phoenix | 3:22 |
| 17. | "Amaria" ("Welcome to Amaria" from Amaria) | Thomas J. Bergersen | 3:14 |
| 18. | "Flight of the Silverbird" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 3:21 |
| 19. | "Outpost" | Nick Phoenix | 2:58 |
| 20. | "Unforgiven" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 4:10 |
| 21. | "Across the Blood Water" | Nick Phoenix | 3:33 |
| 22. | "No Honor in Blood" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 3:07 |
| 23. | "Sariel" | Nick Phoenix | 2:49 |
| 24. | "Star Sky" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 5:30 |
| 25. | "Battleborne (Instrumental)" | Nick Phoenix | 4:59 |
| 26. | "Star Sky (Instrumental)" | Thomas J. Bergersen | 5:34 |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Classical Albums | 1[6] |
| US Billboard Top Heatseekers | 1[7] |
| US Billboard 200 | 183[8] |
References
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Battlecry by Two Steps From Hell". iTunes.
- ^ "Battlecry is set to be released at the... - Two Steps From Hell - Facebook". facebook.com.
- ^ a b "Timeline Photos - Two Steps From Hell - Facebook". facebook.com.
- ^ FFM & SSO proudly present "TWO STEPS FROM HELL". YouTube. 18 July 2014.
- ^ ""Children of the Sun" announcement". Thomas Bergersen via Facebook.
- ^ "Two Steps From Hell". billboard.com.
- ^ "Two Steps From Hell". billboard.com.
- ^ "Billboard 200, May 16, 2015". billboard.com.