BLOODBOUND – Field of Swords [Japanese Edition +3] (2025) *HQ*

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Right in time for Christmas, just has been released the Japanese edition of BLOODBOUND new album ”Field of Swords”, including 3 bonus tracks.
Showcasing catchy, captivating melodic power hymns, ”Field of Swords” is a diverse record with an aggressive and fast sound, illustrating the importance of purpose and perseverance with heroic tales in shining Heavy Metal armor. Valiant, vigorous, and ultimately victorious, ”Field Of Swords” has come to expand Bloodbound’s domination in the Power Metal scene worldwide.

The Olson Brothers shred their axes nonstop right from the start in title track Field Of Swords, a fast and thrilling Power Metal attack where drummer Daniel Hansfeldt dictates the pace with his classic beats and fills, followed by As Empires Fall, living up to the legacy of giants of the style such as Rhapsody of Fire, led by the powerful, striking vocals by Patrik J. Selleby.
Then leaning towards the sonority blasted by Stratovarius it’s time for Defenders Of Jerusalem, perfect for hitting the road on a warm summer day; whereas in The Code Of Warriors special guest Vera Bieber comes armed with her flute to give the song a truly Folk Metal vibe, and the final result is absurdly catchy, with Daniel once again kicking some ass behind his drums.
Land Of The Brave is another song with a strong title, and of course the music is just as exciting, with keyboardist Fredrik Bergh and Daniel crafting that galloping rhythm we all love so much; and it’s then time to get heavy with Light The Sky, spearheaded by the soaring vocals by Patrik and the scorching riffs and solos.

Bloodbound might be Swedish, but they bring that famous German Power Metal electricity to Teutonic Knights, with the band’s guitar duo once again firing an overdose of metallic riffs for our total delight. Let’s all raise or fists in the air together with Bloodbound in Forged In Iron, offering more of their classic fusion of Heavy and Power Metal, followed by Pain And Glory, a classy Power Metal song, one that will inspire you to head into the battlefield (aka the mosh pit) like a true metal warrior while Daniel’s frantic drumming speeds things up in great fashion.
The second to last blast of pure energy by those Sweds comes in the form of Born To Be King, presenting again a strong Rhapsody of Fire vibe, although a bit repetitive; and lastly, featuring guest vocals by Brittney Slayes of powerhouse Canadian band Unleash the Archers, who makes a brilliant duet with Patrik, The Nine Crusades puts a beyond epic ending to the album.
One of the Japan bonus is The Nine Crusades but with Patrik J. Selleby’s voice only, and gets a different dimension.

Anyone looking for some excellent melodic power metal, with killer vocals and some amazing choruses, would be well advised to listen to this or any other recent Bloodbound album, as the band has mastered their craft over the past decade and more, and they aren’t showing signs of slowing down any time soon.
Highly Recommended

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01 – Field of Swords
02 – As Empires Fall
03 – Defenders of Jerusalem
04 – The Code of Warriors
05 – Land of the Brave
06 – Light the Sky
07 – Teutonic Knights
08 – Forged in Iron
09 – Pain and Glory
10 – Born to be King
11 – The Nine Crusades (feat. Unleash the Archers)
BONUS TRACKS:
12 – Defenders of Jerusalem (Instrumental Mix)
13 – As Empires Fall (Instrumental Mix)
14 – The Nine Crusades (Patrik J. Selleby version)

Vocals: Patrik J. Selleby
Lead and Rhythm Guitars: Tomas Olsson
Keyboards: Fredrik Bergh
Guitars: Henrik Olsson
Bass: Anders Broman
Drums: Daniel Hansfeldt
GUESTS
Vocals:Brittney Slayes (The Nine Crusades)
Flutes: Vera Bieber (The Code of Warriors)

BUY
www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/KICP-94110