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Heidevolk is the metal band who is interested and focused around their own historic upbringing, and in their new album Batavi they highlight historic events from the early Europe district called Germanica, a place that were widespread across a very big area but later were concentrated in the land near the sea, known as The Netherlands, Holland. There, in Batavorum, the old Batavian tribe was formed as they were to make a rebellion against the rulers in the Roman empire. The precise area is located in Frijsenland on the Dutch west coast, and even nowadays there are references to the legend, as the famous bicycle factory in the district bears the name Batavus bicycles.
The clash against the Empire is described in many movies, so since they are interested in their own history it was natural for Heidevolk, who was earlier known as Hymir, to make a new album, and as usual all the lyrics are in Dutch language. Nevertheless it is a great album, powerful with folklore and pagan metal from their hearts. The first song, Veleda, is an introduction with Spanish guitar and violins to create the right atmosphere. Een Nieuw Begin is very scary metal coming from the preparations for the fighting, the music is almost Dschinghis Khan in it's appearance. Wapenbroeders is without doubt the best song on the album, deep serious vocals, violins and power metal that end of fighting spirit as vivid as if they were standing on your own doorstep. Het Verbond Met Rome gives us metal war as the rebellion is right in progress, you can feel the intensity in the song as it is power for their attacks. Vrijgevochten makes time for heavy storytelling to keep the listener informed of how the rebellion goes, and the tale is followed by powerful guitars to get their message more understandable.
A great way to make history accurate and put into music.
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