Get ready to immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Troll Metal with Trollgrad's latest release, "Tales of Gold Fever." Out on January 13, 2023, via Mors Lucerna Records, this captivating album enchant fans of Korpiklaani, Eluveitie, and Tyr alike. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Trollgrad fuses Russian, French, and American influences to create a unique blend of folk metal. With Eastern European motifs and upbeat dance-like melodies, "Tales of Gold Fever" combines the best ingredients of the genre. Featuring a variety of medieval instruments, ethnic female vocal styles, and memorable choruses, this album is sure to keep you on your toes throughout its entire 50-minute spin. Transport yourself back to 1849, as Trollgrad takes you on a journey through the events of the gold rush migration. Unveiling 8 tracks of twisted anthems, the band expertly weaves a tale of adventure, struggle, and perseverance. The stellar line-up includes Yurra on vocals, guitars, and keys, Li Ribalt on bass and backing vocals, Ajax7 on drums, and Uliana Shulepina and Irina Lvova providing enchanting backing vocals. With outstanding production by Finland's top mix and mastering engineers, Samu Oittinen (Korpiklaani, Insomnium) and Mika Jussila (Nightwish, Eluveitie), "Tales of Gold Fever" promises to deliver a sonic experience like no other. Available in digital, CD, and LP formats, make sure to order your copy and embark on a musical journey with Trollgrad.
Recording Info:
- Guitars, bass, keys, and vocals recorded at Art Noir Studio, Brooklyn, NY
- Guest vocals for tracks 2, 3, 4 by Irina Lvova [Rishafox] recorded in Moscow, Russia
- Additional guest vocals for tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 by Uliana Shulepina [Ochelie Soroki] recorded at Pro Live Records Studio, Moscow, Russia (engineered by Sergey Monetkin)
- Drums recorded at Cannon Found Soundation Studio, Union City, NJ (engineered and edited by Jesse Cannon)
- All music by Trollgrad; all lyrics by Yurra except "La Holerie Trollesque" by Li Ribalt
- Mixed by Samu Oittinen at Fantom Studio, Tampere, Finland
- Mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios, Helsinki, Finland
- Layout design and cover art by Yurra
- Photography by Monika Lorenc
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