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The War that Plagues the Lands is the second full-length album by Slechtvalk. The album reached a number 2 position in the Lowlands Top 50, the most known metal-chart from the Netherlands. The cover art was done by Kris Wervimp who is known for his works with bands like Marduk and Immortal. Slechtvalk became a full band on this album, showcasing folk vocals by Ohtar, bass playing by Nath, drumming by Grimbold, symphonic keyboards by Sorgier, and soprano vocals by Fionnghuala. The lyrical content took a more fantasy-oriented approach and talk metaphorically about a warlord and his falcon, and the rising battle between armies of good and evil, concentrating on the plot from the falcon's point of view. The album received a positive reception from the press, and was mostly criticized for the drum sound and that the music was not particularly innovative.
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- "Of Slumber and Death" - 3:50
- "A Plea for the King" - 6:59
- "From Behind fhe Trees" - 5:28
- "My Last Call" - 10:59
- "The Falcon's Flight" - 5:08
- "A Call in the Night" - 5:03
- "And Thus it Burns" - 4:12
- "Burying the Dead" - 5:39
- "War of the Ancients" - 5:45
- "The Dragon's Children" - 4:05
- "In Paradisum" - 6:36
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Slechtvalk |
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| Shamgar | Ohtar | Grimbold | Hydrith | Seraph |
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Nath | Fionnghuala | Sorgier
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Chaos & Warfare | Upon the Fields of Battle | Thunder of War
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Fear Dark
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