The War That Plagues the Lands

The War that Plagues the Land
Studio album by Slechtvalk
Released 2002
Genre Unblack metal
Length 1:03:44
Label Fear Dark Records
Producer Martijn Groeneveld
Slechtvalk chronology

Chaos & Warfare
(2002)		 The War that Plagues the Lands
(2002)		 At the Dawn of War
(2005)

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 talks 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.

Track listing

  1. "Of Slumber and Death" – 3:50
  2. "A Plea for the King" – 6:59
  3. "From Behind the Trees" – 5:28
  4. "My Last Call" – 10:59
  5. "The Falcon's Flight" – 5:08
  6. "A Call in the Night" – 5:03
  7. "And Thus It Burns" – 4:12
  8. "Burying the Dead" – 5:39
  9. "War of the Ancients" – 5:45
  10. "The Dragon's Children" – 4:05
  11. "In Paradisum" – 6:36

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