“Ultra Portam Astralem” opens
Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath with menacing drums and fanfare, shaping the cinematic setup of the album. The origin of the perilous undertone is explained in the following
“Ultimate Sacrifice,” a sweeping power metal track: The Space Kingdom of Fife has been forsaken and Kor-Virliath seeks a new way to seize power after Zargothrax’s failed ritual. Previously released as a standalone single,
“On a Quest for Aberdeen” shines anew in an album version; and the place of its vibrant story and rousing character, Angus V, is now fully revealed as it takes its place among the wider narrative of the album. At this point in the story however, peace isn’t an option yet: Aberdeen is overrun by demons in
“Die with a Sword in My Hand,” and with a sentiment such as the one contained in this song’s title, epic battles will surely follow. With a chorus full of gang shouts, this track is certain to become a live favourite.
“Silver Talon” keeps morale high by addressing the mighty galactic fleet, stunningly rendered on the album artwork against the backdrop of the pestilential Terrorvortex. Ser Proletius’ legendary Space Knights of Crail join their ranks with the ace pilots whose campaigns are illustrated amidst a stunning orchestral landscape in
“Starfighters of Leuchars.” Afterwards,
GLORYHAMMER expands upon the story behind birthplace of Zargothrax, where the battle hardened
“Warriors of Auchtermuchty” swear their allegiance to their emperor with an inescapably catchy sing-along chorus. Elsewhere in space, majestic melodies echo through the derelict halls of an abandoned spaceship, as Angus is guided to an unexpected long-lost ally, taking him one step closer to the ultimate goal of
“Pax Galactica.” Electronic soundscapes lead into energetic
“Demonic Devotion” which has the song’s protagonist, long trapped in his own mind, trying to reconcile with the destruction in his wake while
“Hammer of Fate” sets the scene for what’s to come, but is it the fate we have all come to expect? The story concludes with the bombastic monolith of
“The Celestial Warhost of the Dundonian Empire Marches to Space Against the Dark Sorcerer: Final Assault on Battlemoon X-22,” an epic nearing 13 minutes of playtime, split into four ever-so-theatrical chapters. As previously seen with
GLORYHAMMER, the narration is expanded through voice lines of a host of legendary characters, as they engage in mortal battle to change the fate of the galaxy…
Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath tracklisting:
- Ultra Portam Astralem
- Ultimate Sacrifice
- On a Quest for Aberdeen
- Die with a Sword in My Hand
- Silver Talon
- Starfighters of Leuchars
- Warriors of Auchtermuchty
- Pax Galactica
- Demonic Devotion
- Hammer of Fate
- The Celestial Warhost of the Dundonian Empire Marches to Space Against the Dark Sorcerer: Final Assault on Battlemoon X-22
Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath will be available in the following formats:
- 1-LP White Label Edition, incl. LP-Sized Booklet 24 pages, Certificate, Covercard – strictly limited, Napalm Records EU Shop only – SOLD OUT!
- Wooden Boxset, incl. Digipak CD, 5 Miniatures, 7” Bonus LP, Autographed Card – strictly limited, Napalm Records EU Shop only – SOLD OUT!
- 1-LP Gatefold Cross Fuchsia, incl. LP-Sized Booklet 24 pages – strictly limited, Napalm Records EU Shop only
- 1-LP Gatefold Marbled, incl. Lyric Sheet – strictly limited, Napalm Records US Shop only
- 1-LP Gatefold Black, incl. Lyric Sheet
- Digipak CD
- Digital Album
