Blind Guardian

Demon. Wizard. Metal. Do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see their first & last US tour, stopping at Chicago’s Concord Music Hall on 8.28! Get Tix Here —> https://fanlink.to/demonswizardsie

Can you hear it? Time is ticking! November 8, 2019 is set to be the day of days. We are only a few weeks away from the release of „Legacy of the Dark Lands“. Just a few more weeks and the album will be yours! You will finally be able to grasp an idea of what we’ve been talking about for the last 20 years. Of course, we are extremely excited. There has been so much passion and love from everyone involved in this fantastic project, it’s quite unbelievable. I’m sure you will enjoy every second of this album, and there will be no arguing afterwards; this is an absolute unique album. You’d better make sure you get the version most suitable for you! Nuclear Blast has set up a bunch of beautiful configurations which will accommodate our music perfectly. Everyone involved in this project has been working hard to make sure that everything is set up in the best possible way, and also to make sure that our November release date can be kept in any case. I want to thank everybody for this very impressive show of support. Still some things are unavoidable. Due to a delay in the finalization of the comic book, caused by unforeseen private circumstances, we’ve finally decided to give up the idea of the comic and its related configurations. Instead we will go for a very special Earbook version, similar to what we did for our last output „Beyond the Red Mirror“. The Earbook looks nothing but stunning and we are more than pleased with it. You can get the Earbook here: http://www.nuclearblast.de/282112 #legacyofthedarklands #specialedition #earbook #blindguardian

No, no, turning back I’m banished from sanctuary The darkness in me Is filling me with pain There’s no way to turn back For eternity Follow the Blind • Banish from Sanctuary #quote #lyrics #followtheblind #banishfromsanctuary #blindguardian

Recently at the ophthalmologist ... 🤓 #eyespecialist #bgtoontales #blindguardian

If you have not seen it so far, check it out: the MagentaMusik 360 Stream from this year‘s Demons & Wizards Wacken appearance. Enjoy.

Don’t miss Demons & Wizards in North America!!! Get your ticket here: https://www.facebook.com/demonsandwizardsofficial/app/123966167614127/

Now, who is who? Another Stranger Me. Another Stranger Me? Who? 👥🤔 #throwbackthursday #tbt #damnthatsconfusing #blindguardian

Pre-save BLIND GUARDIAN TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA's new album "Legacy Of The Dark Lands" and get the singles added to your library as they become available! ➡️ http://nblast.de/BlindGuardianTOPreSave #presave #blindguardiantwilightorchestra #legacyofthedarklands #blindguardian

Crocodile Dundee and Roger Rabbit. 👨‍🌾🐰 #throwbackthursday #tbt #stylish #perfectfittinghats #blindguardian

Are you familiar with that? #bgtoontales #blindguardian #thebardssong

The glorious line up of our first Japan tour in 1992 featuring Marc. Z. on keyboards. Check out the amazing „Tokyo Tales“ album and take part in this once in a life time experience. #throwbackthursday #tbt #marcz #japan #tokyotales #blindguardian

Happy to announce to be part on this Darksynth Allstar-Project by Diamond Kobra from Sweden. Hansi Kürsch is speaking the Intro "The Arrival" and Outro "We are Diamond Kobra" on the album The album "The Arrival" is available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/15WanUCd0XSbj6W4WqKmN5 Limited Neon Pink Vinyl & Limited Cassette available for preorder at: www.diamondkobra.com

Promising to be one of the most ambitious projects in metal history, BLIND GUARDIAN’s upcoming release will be well worth the wait. The idea of recording an orchestral album originally formed in the minds of the two leading lights of the BLIND GUARDIAN universe - guitarist André Olbrich and singer Hansi Kürsch - during the 1990s when BLIND GUARDIAN started to use orchestral elements to enhance their opulent sound. In recent years the giant project started to take shape, and parallel to its epic sound cascades, the lyrical concept was developed. For this, BLIND GUARDIAN was able to find support in German bestselling author Markus Heitz, whose latest novel “Die Dunklen Lande” was released on March 1st 2019. The book is set in 1629 and contains the prequel to BLIND GUARDIAN’s opus “Legacy Of The Dark Lands”, which will be out on November 8th, 2019. Watch the brand new trailer to get a deeper insight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5381LBJmI8 Today, the pre-order for the upcoming album "The Legacy Of The Dark Lands" starts. The monumental album will be available in the below formats: 2CD Digipak 2LP Gatefold (different colours) 3CD Comic book (album, instrumental, no interludes version) 4CD Comic book (album, instrumental, no interludes version, audiobook) 5LP BOX (Album 2LP, Instrumental 2LP, Audiobook LP) Pre-order the album here: nblast.de/BGLegacyOfTheDarkLands "The Legacy Of The Dark Lands" tracklist: 01. 1618 Ouverture 02. The Gathering 03. War Feeds War 04. Comets And Prophecies 05. Dark Cloud’s Rising 06. The Ritual 07. In The Underworld 08. A Secret Society 09. The Great Ordeal 10. Bez 11. In The Red Dwarf’s Tower 12. Into The Battle 13. Treason 14. Between The Realms 15. Point Of No Return 16. The White Horseman 17. Nephilim 18. Trial And Coronation 19. Harvester Of Souls 20. Conquest Is Over 21. This Storm 22. The Great Assault 23. Beyond The Wall 24. A New Beginning “It's incredible, that after 20 years we can actually finish this really exciting project. I am so happy and more than satisfied with it. Every single track unveils spectacular worlds and tells its very own story. With this album our biggest creative dream finally becomes reality. ” says front man/singer Hansi Kürsch whose favourite author was equally excited about the collaboration: „It's really crazy: As Pen&Paper role players we used to listen to BLIND GUARDIAN whilst playing. And years later I get to work together with the band, which was incredible. It's amazing, the things that can happen sometimes“, Markus Heitz remembers. „Of course I immediately agreed to join! This creative collaboration is very special for me.“ The two protagonists have actively cultivated their creative exchange over the last five years. “Markus is a great story teller; with "Die Dunklen Lande" he created the perfect setting and with the mysterious Nicolas, the perfect character for our complex works. His inventiveness seems to be almost infinite. Absolutely impressive and very inspiring” praises Hansi Kürsch regarding the fruitful cooperation with the highly renowned fantasy author. Both sides tell in their own way the story of the mercenary Nicolas and his involvement in the Thirty Years’ War. Author Markus Heitz starts the story off in his book and BLIND GUARDIAN follow suit with “Legacy Of The Dark Lands”. What is the secret surrounding Nicolas? Will he be able to cast off the chains of war and how will his loved ones fare? On “Legacy Of The Dark Lands” via BLIND GUARDIAN's Twilight Orchestra, André Olbrich and Hansi Kürsch fulfill their long-time wish of emphasizing imposing choral singing and classical orchestral arrangements. It promises to be an opus unlike any other that the German quartet has ever released, or rather: an opus, as has never been heard ever before. More on “Legacy Of The Dark Lands”: Trailer #1: https://youtu.be/PW8zzTlp03I --- More info: www.blind-guardian.com www.facebook.com/blindguardian www.nuclearblast.de/blindguardian Produced by Beastwood Films, http://www.beastwoodfilms.com Filmed & edited by Dirk Behlau, http://www.thepixeleye.com

Possessed by Cadillacs. Wow, that Cadillac has the same color than André’s hair has and the Cadillac on André’s shirt is the same than the Cadillac he is standing in front of. That is super tricky and super fancy. We are just wondering, if it is a Cadillac at all. Yet, we are sure, it is André standing in front of a car. 🤷‍♂️ #throwbackthursday #tbt #cadillac #ornot #tobeornottobe #justacarornot #dishevelled #blindguardian

Promising to be one of the most ambitious projects in metal history, BLIND GUARDIAN’s upcoming release will be well worth the wait. The idea of recording an orchestral album originally formed in the minds of the two leading lights of the BLIND GUARDIAN universe - guitarist André Olbrich and singer Hansi Kürsch - during the 1990s when BLIND GUARDIAN started to use orchestral elements to enhance their opulent sound. Today, they reveal the album's amazing cover artwork, which was created by the renowned artist Gyula Havancsák. Hansi Kürsch comments: "The cover artwork by Gyula Havancsák just perfectly fits our upcoming project and I think it's a true masterpiece. Gulya's love for details is incredible and his ability to see behind complex stories and reproduce them in art is amazing. We are more than happy since he could absolutely capture the monumental atmosphere of the music. Literally a perfect match!" On July 19th the pre-orders for the upcoming album "The Legacy Of The Dark Lands" will kick off. In recent years the giant project started to take shape, and parallel to its epic sound cascades, the lyrical concept was developed. For this, BLIND GUARDIAN was able to find support in German bestselling author Markus Heitz, whose latest novel “Die Dunklen Lande” was released on March 1rst 2019. The book is set in 1629 and contains the prequel to BLIND GUARDIAN’s opus “Legacy Of The Dark Lands”, which will be released November 1st. Watch the short trailer, to get a first impression of the album: https://youtu.be/PW8zzTlp03I The Novel “Die Dunklen Lande” is available starting today. Visit: http://nblast.de/BGLegacyOfTheDarkLands

Don’t mess with La Familia. 😎 #throwbackthursday #tbt #lafamilia #welldressedgentlemen #blindguardian

You need to see the demon and the wizard on June 30 in London! Make sure you get your tickets. https://www.facebook.com/208662229807014/posts/344670719539497/

Another glorious end of tour party. Sweet Dreams. 💤🧸 #throwbackthursday #tbt #sleepwell #endoftour #blindguardian

Don‘t miss Demons & Wizards at the DOKK‘EM Open Air this Friday, June 28!!!

I've been waiting For signs of god Create - enslave - behave Everything is out of control IMAGINATIONS FROM THE OTHER SIDE • BRIGHT EYES #quote #lyrics #imaginationsfromtheotherside #brighteyes #blindguardian

Lost in the snowy mountains. This is how to make the best out of a bad situation, let’s have a party! 🍻🍗🍷 #throwbackthursday #tbt #rockymountains #party #blindguardian

Blind Guardian are set to release their forthcoming picture disc series on June 28th. The collection includes the albums Battalions Of Fear, Follow The Blind, Tales From The Twilight World, Somewhere Far Beyond and Imaginations From The Other Side. Pre-order here: nblast.de/BGPictureLPReIssues

I'm not a king I'm just a bard How can I trust If there is good and bad IMAGINATIONS FROM THE OTHER SIDE • AND THE STORY ENDS #quote #lyrics #imaginationsfromtheotherside #andthestoryends #blindguardian

Demons & Wizards goes Instagram. You do not want to miss this!