Many who revel in the sonic brutality of heavy metal music have long found common ground with the fantastical realms created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium has long been a profound source of creative spark, directly inspiring the music of iconic bands such as Black Sabbath, Rush, and Led Zeppelin, among many others.
Prime Video’s collection is embracing this connection with enthusiasm, featuring a brand-new video showcasing an electrifying trailer for its upcoming release.
Get ready to rock out with “The Ballad of Damrod,” an electrifying anthem for the Hill-Troll (where do you get extra steel than that?)! This unforgettable track features legendary drummer Gene Hoglan, who took it to the next level by incorporating late Rush drumming icon Neil Peart’s cymbals into his package as part of the recording process – talk about a tribute to the gods of rock!
The legendary vocalist Jens Kidman of Meshuggah lends his unique timbre to “The Ballad of Damrod”, bringing with him a dash of Swedish flair yet an unmistakable affinity for Middle-earth’s mystique, as if the very essence of Tolkien’s realm flows through his veins like a Nordic brook.
Listen carefully to the entire song as you would want a Hill-Troll to turn up the volume to its maximum intensity.
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