Shogun (Stormwitch album)

Shogun
Studio album by Stormwitch
Released	1994
Genre	Heavy metal, Alternative metal
Label	Steamhammer
Stormwitch chronology
War of the Wizards (1992) Shogun (1994) Dance with the Witches (2002)

Shogun is the seventh album by the German heavy metal band Stormwitch, released in 1994. It is probably the most controversial of Stormwitch's albums and poorly received by fans due to its almost entirely different sound, with progressive elements and very little of their classic heavy metal styles. It also marked the end of their original span which has lasted from 1982 to 1994. The album was the first to feature only one guitarist, making a four-member band.

The album is a concept album, based on James Clavell's novel, Shōgun. The lyrics all revolve around parts from the novel referring to both names and places. It is the second album in a row released by Stormwitch to feature a novel based concept, the first being War of the Wizards.

Track listing

1. "Stranded" - 7:10
2. "Liar" - 6:21
3. "Garden of Pain" - 5:54
4. "Seven Faces (And Two Hearts)" - 6:45
5. "Forbidden" - 4:16
6. "Victory Is Mine" - 4:41
7. "Let Lessons Begin" - 6:29
8. "The King of Winds" - 4:35
9. "She's the Sun" - 5:07
10. "Good Times - Bad Times" - 9:39
11. "I'll Never Forgive" - 8:04
12. "Somewhere" - 5:10

Personnel

• Andy Mück alias Andy Aldrian – vocals
• Damir Uzunovic – guitars
• Martin Albrecht – bass
• Pete Langer – drums