description Wind Rose - Stonehymn Overview
*Stonehymn* is the third studio album by the Italian folk/power metal band Wind Rose, released in 2017. The album marks a definitive shift in the band's musical style, integrating prominent folk metal instrumentation such as flutes and accordions with heavy power metal riffs. Lyrical themes heavily focus on fantasy, particularly the lives and battles of dwarves, drawing significant inspiration from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
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What kind of music is on Wind Rose's Stonehymn?
Stonehymn combines heavy power-metal riffs with prominent folk instrumentation, including flutes and accordions. It reflects Wind Rose's definitive move toward its later dwarf-themed folk-metal sound.
When was Stonehymn released, and where does it fit in Wind Rose's discography?
Stonehymn was released in 2017 as Wind Rose's third studio album. It came before Wintersaga, the 2019 album that expanded the band's fantasy and folk-metal identity.
Which Wind Rose songs are associated with Stonehymn?
The album includes songs such as "To Erebor," "The Wolves' Call," and "The Returning Race." These tracks use the band's characteristic mix of melodic power metal and folk-inspired arrangements.
Is Stonehymn closer to power metal or folk metal?
It is fundamentally a power-metal album, but folk-metal elements are unusually prominent in the arrangements. The combination of orchestral-sounding melodies, flutes, accordions, and metal guitars gives the 2017 record its distinctive character.
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