Gloryhammer

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Gloryhammer is a British power metal band founded by keyboardist Christopher Bowes, the lead vocalist of the band Alestorm. Each member of the band represents a character in the story concept. Band members appear on stage in armor and costumes to represent their respective characters. They released their debut album, "Tales from the Kingdom of Fife," through Napalm Records on 29 March 2013. Prior to the album's release, the single "Angus McFife" was released through Napalm's YouTube channel on 7 March 2013. The band also released videos on Napalm's channel for "Universe on Fire" on 8 August 2015 and "Rise of The Chaos Wizards" on 11 September 2015. On 25 September 2015, Gloryhammer released their second studio album titled "Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards," with which the band entered the official album charts in several countries, followed by tours with bands such as Stratovarius, Blind Guardian, and HammerFall. On 16 May 2017, Gloryhammer was nominated as the best band in the category "Up & Coming" at the Metal Hammer Awards 2017 by the German edition of the international music magazine Metal Hammer. In 2018, the band was nominated again in the same category. In January 2018, the band embarked on a headlining tour across Europe, consisting of 24 shows in a row. In September 2018, they toured with Alestorm through North America for the first time, playing 19 shows in the USA and Canada. On 30 January 2019, the band's official Facebook page announced the album "Legend

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Tales from the Kingdom of Fife

Legends From Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex

Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards

Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex (Deluxe Version)

Fly Away

Return To The Kingdom Of Fife

Space 1992: Rise Of The Chaos Wizards (Deluxe Version)

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He Has Returned

On a Quest for Aberdeen

Keeper of the Celestial Flame of Abernethy

Mighty Wings

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