Albion Aflame by Witnere
The second album from Northern England-based band Witnere is another eight track offering of Dark Age Metal. Once again dealing with the history of Britain, this album chronicles the tumult following the leaving of the Romans and the emergence of the legendary figures Arthur and Merlin.
The sorcerer's prophecies tell of a warrior king who will push back the heathen Saxon hordes and bring peace to Britannia, but the raiders from beyond the sea will not give up their prize so easily...
Tracklist
| 1. | 410 AD | 1:34 |
| 2. | Merlin's Warning | 5:31 |
| 3. | Furor Saxonicus | 4:26 |
| 4. | King of the Britons | 5:47 |
| 5. | Hold Tight Your Sword | 4:38 |
| 6. | Badon Hill | 5:27 |
| 7. | Merlin's Madness (ft. Emannuel Thorsen) | 5:11 |
| 8. | Avalon | 5:42 |
Credits
Dec Doyle - Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Mandolin
Jase Tyler - Drums, Keyboards, Vocals, Percussion
Additional musicians:
Emannuel Thorsen - Vocals ("Merlin's Madness")
Scott Gurnett - Vocals (various tracks)
John Doyle - Acoustic Guitars ("410 AD", Avalon")
Produced by Jase Tyler
License
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Witnere is a British heavy metal band formed in 2015 by Jase Tyler and Dec Doyle, whose lyrical themes focus on history and mythology. The band recorded their first concept album The Doom of Almand in 2018, telling of Saxon legends. Their second album, Albion Aflame, was released in 2023 and chronicles tales of Arthurian legend. Their name is old English for tormentor.