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2008 studio album by Heidevolk
Walhalla wacht
Studio album by Heidevolk
ReleasedMarch 26, 2008
GenreFolk metal, Viking metal
Length41:33
LanguageDutch
LabelNapalm
ProducerDick Kemper
Heidevolk chronology
Wodan heerst
(2007)
Walhalla wacht
(2008)
Uit oude grond
(2010)

Walhalla wacht (translation: "Valhalla Awaits") is the second studio album by the Dutch folk/Viking metal band Heidevolk, released in March 2008. Its North American release coincided with the Napalm Records re-release of their previous full-length album, De strijdlust is geboren.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Saksenland" ("Saxon Land")5:38
2."Koning Radboud" ("King Radbod")3:40
3."Wodan heerst" ("Odin Reigns")8:04
4."Hulde aan de kastelein" ("Tribute to the Innkeeper")1:03
5."Walhalla wacht" ("Valhalla Awaits")4:11
6."Opstand der Bataven" ("Revolt of the Batavians")4:36
7."Het wilde heer" ("The Raging Army")5:48
8."Naar de hal der gevallenen" ("To the Hall of the Fallen")1:59
9."Zwaarden geheven" ("Swords Raised")4:08
10."Dageraad" ("Dawn")2:22
Total length:41:33

Personnel

  • Joost Westdijk - drums, backing vocals
  • Joris Boghtdrincker - vocals, acoustic guitar, midwinterhorn, bullhorn
  • Mark Bockting - vocals
  • Reamon Bloem - guitars, backing vocals
  • Rowan Middelwijk - bass, backing vocals, beatring
  • Sebas Bloeddorst - guitars, backing vocals, bull horn

Guest musicians

Release history

The album was released in Finland March 26, 2008, then in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on March 28. In the rest of Europe it was released March 31 and in North America April 22.

References

  1. Napalm Records artist page
  2. Walhalla Wacht credits @ AllMusic
Heidevolk
  • Rowan Roodbaert
  • Mat van Baest
  • Jacco Bühnebeest
  • Joost den Vellenknotscher
  • Koen Vuurdichter
  • Joris Boghtdrincker
  • Jesse Vuerbaert
  • Niels Beenkerver
  • Paul Braadvraat
  • Sebas van Eldik
  • Joost Westdijk
  • Reamon Bomenbreker
  • Mark Splintervuyscht
  • Stefanie Speervrouw
  • Kevin Vruchtbaert
  • Lars Vogel
  • Kevin Storm
Studio albums
EPs
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