BELORE

 

Origen: Francia, Marsella

Formados: 2019

Estilo: Black épico y atmosférico

Temática: Fantasía medieval

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Miembros:

• Aleevok Letras y todos los instrumentos
• Charlie Videau Batería

Discografía:

• Journey Through Mountains and Valleys CD 2020
• Artefacts CD 2021  
• Sons of the Sun Single 2024  
• Battle for Therallas Single 2024  
• Eastern Tales CD 2024

EASTER TALES (2024)

Después de casi tres años sin tener noticias nueves sobre la banda, los franceses Belore regresan con su tercer larga duración, un nuevo álbum que redunda en un sonido cargado de épica y atmósferas medievales, todo ello partiendo de un sonido black. Resulta curioso la capacidad que tienen Aleevok y Charlie para fabricar un álbum rico y variado en matices, dentro de un sonido que partiendo de una propuesta black, logra crear una atmósfera épica de corte medieval, gracias al empleo de números recursos ambientales, seguramente de procedencia de sintetizadores que logran dibujar esas secciones épicas, como muchas veces han demostrado este tipo de bandas. El ritmo del álbum, salvo contadas secciones, se muestra más bien lento, son una batería que va desgranando un ritmo casi que contemplativo, sobre el cual las guitarras van construyendo un paisaje sonoro que nos trae ciertas reminiscencias paganas, priorizando las parte melódicas, que nos llevan a terrenos de la épica medieval. Algunas pinceladas de un black más directo se dejan sentir a lo largo del álbum, quizás esas secciones tengan un mayor protagonismo dentro del pagan metal, sin que en ningún momento se pierda de vista el tono melódico del sonido. Lo mismo podemos decir de un apartado vocal que trascurre sin muchos sobresaltos, pero si con un notable esfuerzo por que algunas secciones tengan mayor protagonismo estructuras más directas y oscuras que ponen cierto contraste con el apartado instrumental, eso si, el trabajo a las voces se muestra sublime, con la inclusión de algunas de corte limpio que sirven para acentuar ese tono épico del álbum. Un trabajo que encaja perfectamente en el sonido black atmosférico con cierta épica y melodía, capaz de rodearnos de un tono de fantasía de corte medieval. (8,3).

Northern Silence Productions

1. To the Eastern Lands 00:55  

2. Sons of the Sun 07:47

The ground burns as the summit approaches The Golden Company is climbing the Red Mountain Endraïl's den is in sight Kept by basalt skin men With no fear or pain Ready to defend this item We shall be guided by the light The swords roar against the flesh of creatures A forsaken cult, frightened Surprises by the violence, the guardians fall one by one Opening the way, to the dragons egg The vastness of the lair crushes the small armed group Terrified of a long time threat The beast, watching the ruins of Endeor Forgets his own offspring Frozen like a stone The egg starts to shine A blue light illuminates the dark cave The knigths realize their success We are the Sons of the Sun Through the light we live Against the fall of our lands Faithful warriors 

3. Storm of an Ancient Age 09:51

  Moving aways the shore

The turmoil slowly replaced by the sound

Of waves stroking the bow

Despite the great distance

The stronghold of Therallas keeps its glory and its majesty

Across the sea into unknown country

Our ships will soar above the breeze

A mighty song rising

Sailing as one on infinite azure

A burning sky, a sunset on fire

The journey just begins

Dark clouds appear on the horizon

The wind starts to howl as a threat

Behold the lightning that strikes above

A danger comes far from the east

Beware the storm is fierce and fatal

Set sail and face the beast

After hours of challenging battle

The sun breaks through the grey vault

Some of the boats are now asleep in darker deeps

Nevertheless, forest and mountains take shape far beyond

This new world, long awaited is finally at hand

A shining hope in the sailos' eyes is risen!

A warm feeling as they walk on the sand

The great expedition may now begin

Walking for days into luxurious woodlands

Until they run into signs of human life

An ancient civilization appears the explorers

A splendid and imposing city emerges from the hills

The seal of Sindorias inscribed on banners

A part of the first age's nation exiled for centuries

Deep in the woods, appears a fortress

Marked by the age of an escape

New beginning, far from the west

The king's bloodline is preserved

4. The Hermit Awakens 09:07

  In the forest of Valdolen

Near the dawn

A shadow, unveiling

The moonlight shines on trees and stones

Showing the path, to the fearless wanderer

Whispers growing in hidden groves

Of a guardian

Constrained to flee

Walking for days through woods and hills

A sunrise, finally, enlightening hope

Living among Stoneskin humans

Erethor is hiding from his past

After the fall of Endeor

He chose a way, hermit, in the eastern lands

In the shadow of the west

Secret learning of a stone

The old mage sought for centuries

Keeping secret, a coveted gem

Which was used to compel the plague of Endeor

An artefact, unknown, the amber stone

In an ocean of light he marches

A secret keeper

Stone of amber

A new power awakens

Revealing himself to the great army of Riarl

The wizard swears allegiance to his new king

But no time for gallantry, a danger is growing

Denelïor overthrow the throne

Therallas petrified by witchcraft

The citadel must be reconquered

5. Benelior's Betrayel 02:09  

6. Battle for Therallas 07:16

A cold wind rises on Sehogan valley In a frozen hope, soldiers shield up Walking silently toward the besieged capital The rising sun chasing their fears Since Riarl left Therallas, corruption took the throne The fallen mage betrayed his king A magic cult forged in secret now stands All around the remparts Warriors of western echoes Come to my call, be proud Our chance to win back the town Is in your hands, be honoured Green fire arises beyond the remparts A deadly rain decimating the front lines Running on brunt bodies, Lynna reaches the main door Opening a breaches to the city Preceded by the king, warriors invade the royal court Defeated, the cult is forced to retreat As they mourn the loss of their fallen goals The sun sets on the reconquered capital  

7. The Rise of a Sovereign 06:19

A sorrow, face to the wounded fortress

Rialrl observes hid kingdom from its marble tower

With a heavy heart but now fearless

The young king is no longer

Having seen the darkness, the light will rise above it all

Despite the dangers that fate will put in its path

A new strength emerges from his despair

The rise of a sovereign

Flame guiding the king

Facing the fear of losses and ashes

 

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