Rites of the Valkyries
Rites of the Valkyries is the third studio album by Lord Wind. It was recorded in March/October 2001 in Eastclan Forge. The album's booklet includes artwork from The Rhinegold & the Valkyrie (1910) by English illustrator Arthur Rackham.
The album was remixed in March 2006 and re-released the same year. The re-release featured an additional track, "Battle Hymn 1", which was recorded in April 2004.
Track list
- "Winged Helmets" - 7:23
- "The Ancient Beginning" - 5:48
- "Prophecy of the Norns" - 7:32
- "Father of Wisdom" - 5:19
- "Atlantean Monument" - 5:53
- "Rhinemaidens' Lamentation" - 5:38
- "Dance of War" - 6:24
- "Horn of the Summoning" - 5:53
2006 release bonus track:
- "Battle Hymn 1" - 17:40
Credits
- Darken - music and mix, CD booklet artwork
- Arthur Rackham - front cover and other Valkyrian images