Shogun (Stormwitch album)
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Shogun was the seventh album by the German
Germany
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 heavy metal
Heavy metal music
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 band Stormwitch
Stormwitch
Stormwitch is a heavy metal band from Heidenheim, Baden Württemberg, Germany, formed in 1979 under the name Lemon Sylvan. The name was changed into Stormwitch in 1981. They have been called "The...

, released in 1994. It is probably the most controversial of Stormwitch's albums and poorly received by fans due to its almost entirely different sound, with progressive elements and very little of their classic heavy metal styles. It also marked the end of their original span which has lasted from 1982 - 1994. The album was the first to feature only one guitarist, making a four member band.

The album is a concept album, based on James Clavell
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's novel; Shōgun
Shogun (novel)
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. The lyrics all revolve around parts from the novel referring to both names and places. It is the second album in a row released by Stormwitch to feature a novel based concept, the first being War Of The Wizards
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.

Track listing

  1. "Stranded" - 7:10
  2. "Liar" - 6:21
  3. "Garden of Pain" - 5:54
  4. "Seven Faces (And Two Hearts)" - 6:45
  5. "Forbidden" - 4:16
  6. "Victory is Mine" - 4:41
  7. "Let Lessons Begin" - 6:29
  8. "The King of Winds" - 4:35
  9. "She's the Sun" - 5:07
  10. "Good Times - Bad Times" - 9:39
  11. "I'll Never Forgive" - 8:04
  12. "Somewhere" - 5:10

Personnel

  • Andy Mück alias Andy Aldrian – vocals
  • Damir Uzunovic – guitars
  • Martin Albrecht – bass
  • Pete Langer – drums
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