Feuerschwanz reveals english version and music video for “Highlander”

After charting #1 on the Official German Album Charts with their latest two records and gracing the cover of German Metal Hammer magazine, Germany’s top-notch force Feuerschwanz is now celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary by releasing some of their greatest hits rearranged in English for the first time, beginning with Highlander. Originally released on their latest studio album, Fegefeuer (2023), Feuerschwanz now present an English language version of the heavy track as a part of their first ever release with English lyrics, Warriors, out April 19, 2024 via Napalm Records.

In addition to English versions of Highlander and nine other big Feuerschwanz hits, Warriors also features the brand-new song The Unholy Grail and a cover of the Assassin’s Creed classic Valhalla Calling by Miracle Of Sound, as well as many epic guest appearances, including Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost), Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose), Dominum, Orden Ogan and Patty Gurdy. Reigning in the German metal scene, Feuerschwanz played a nearly sold-out tour followed by premium and headline slots at main European summer festivals in 2023.

Watch the video for Highlander below:

Feuerschwanz state: “‘There can only be one!’ Immortal words from Immortal Men. Swords and epic tales with the sound of Queen. We pay tribute to our heroes from the world of fantasy and rock with the sound of roaring pipes and epic metal. Check out our rendition to the highlander and ask yourself: ‘Who wants to live forever?’“.

Warriors looks back on a remarkable track record of tireless work and is further proof that Feuerschwanz not only welcome challenges with open arms, but actively seek them out. Newly recorded – and for the first time ever in English – songs like Das Elfte Gebot (“The Forgotten Commandment”), Memento Mori, Untot im Drachenboot (“Death on the Dragonship”), Bastard of Asgard and Fegefeuer (“Purgatory”) take on a whole new character, but still sound familiar in Feuerschwanz style. With The Unholy Grail, Feuerschwanz surprise their fans with a brand-new song and take them directly into a captivating world full of legends and heroic battles. The final track is a cover of the Assassin’s Creed classic Valhalla Calling by Miracle Of Sound, which fits perfectly into the overall work and discography of Feuerschwanz. Warriors is a new milestone in Feuerschwanz‘s successful career, which only knows its way to the top.

Feuerschwanz says: “Feuerschwanz are conquering the world! From Miami to the Mediterranean coast of Spain, our journey has taken us to distant lands in the past months and years. There, we encountered many enthusiastic and motivated fans – unfortunately, they don’t understand a word of German (of course, that never stopped them from singing along). With our latest release, Warriors, we summon warriors and shieldmaidens from all over the world to be captivated by the blazing force of our music, embarking on a journey to dive into the realm of Feuerschwanz. Join the conquest – Warriors, unite!“.

Tracklist:

1. Highlander (English Version)
2. The Unholy Grail (feat. Dominum, Orden Ogan)
3. The Forgotten Commandment
4. Memento Mori (English Version, feat. Lord of the Lost, Chris Harms)
5. Death on the Dragonship
6. Wardwarf (feat. Francesco Cavalieri of Wind Rose)
7. Circlepit of Hell
8. Song of Ice and Fire (feat. Patty Gurdy)
9. Purgatory
10. Bastard of Asgard
11. SGFRD Dragonslayer (English Version)
12. Valhalla Calling

Warriors will be available in CD Jewelcase, Black Vinyl and orange/rot marbled vinyl (Napalm Records Webstore exclusive, strictly limited to 200 worldwide), red transparent cassette (Napalm Records Webstore exclusive, strictly limited to 100 worldwide), 1CD Jewelcase plus a bottle of mead (0,35l) bundle (exclusive Napalm Records Webstore), 1CD Jewelcase plus a bottle of mead (0,35l) and a mug (0,5l) bundle (exclusive Napalm Records Webstore) and digital album.

With premium slots at numerous festivals, such as co-headline slots at the legendary Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Airs, as well as abroad, including at Masters Of Rock and on the 70,000 Tons Of Metal cruise in the Caribbean, and an almost completely sold-out headlining tour, Feuerschwanz underlined their outstanding position all the more last year. Many dates of the upcoming big Fegefeuer headline tour in 2024 are already completely sold out.

Fegefeuer Tour 2024 with Orden Ogan, Dominum:
April 10 – Große Freiheit 36, Hamburg (Deutschland)
April 11 – Große Freiheit 36, Hamburg (Deutschland) – SOLD OUT
April 12 – Huxleys, Berlin (Deutschland)
April 13 – Alter Schlachthof, Dresden (Deutschland)
April 18 – Garage, Saarbrücken (Deutschland)
April 19 – Club Central, Erfurt (Deutschland)
April 20 – Backstage, Munich (Deutschland) – SOLD OUT
April 21 – Backstage, Munich (Deutschland)
April 26 – Capitol, Hanover (Deutschland)
April 27 – Hyde Park, Osnabrück (Deutschland)
May 01 – Löwensaal, Nuremberg (Deutschland)
May 02 – LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (Deutschland)
May 03 – Schlachthof, Wiesbaden (Deutschland)
May 04 – Palladium, Cologne (Deutschland)
November 27 – Effenaar, Eindhoven (The Netherlands)
November 28 – Patronaat, Haarlem (The Netherlands)
November 29 Trabendo, Paris (France)
December 03 – Live Club, Milan (Italy)
December 06 – Arena, Vienna (Austria)