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| Once Upon an Era | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Celtic metal, folk metal | |||
| Length | 24:06 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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Once Upon an Era is the first demo album by the Northern Irish Celtic metal band Waylander. It was recorded at Hillcrest Studios Lurgan, County Armagh and released in 1994. It is notable for being the only Waylander recording to feature original bassist Jason Barriskill.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Born to the Fight" | 03:52 |
| 2. | "Ashes to Ashes" | 04:21 |
| 3. | "This Can Not Be" | 05:14 |
| 4. | "Once Upon an Era" | 06:08 |
| 5. | "Blood Lust" | 04:31 |
| Total length: | 24:06 | |
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