The Hunt (Grand Magus album)

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The Hunt
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Studio album by
Released25 May 2012
Recorded2011–2012
StudioStudio Wahnsinn, Stockholm, Sweden
Genre Heavy metal
Length44:29
Label Nuclear Blast
Producer Nico Elgstrand
Grand Magus chronology
Hammer of the North
(2010)
The Hunt
(2012)
Triumph and Power
(2014)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Storm 7.8/10 [1]
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The Hunt is the sixth full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Grand Magus. It was released on 25 May 2012 on Nuclear Blast. This is their first album with new drummer Ludwig "Ludde" Witt. [4]

Contents

Track listing

  1. "Starlight Slaughter" – 4:19
  2. "Sword of the Ocean" – 4:28
  3. "Valhalla Rising" – 4:52
  4. "Storm King" – 4:20
  5. "Silver Moon" – 4:43
  6. "The Hunt" – 5:27
  7. "Son of the Last Breath (I. Nattfödd/II. Vedergällning)" – 6:49
  8. "Iron Hand" – 3:44
  9. "Draksådd" – 5:48
  10. "Silver Moon" (demo version) – 4:37 (bonus track)
  11. "Storm King" (demo version) – 3:58 (bonus track)
  12. "Sword of the Ocean" (demo version) – 4:15 (bonus track)

Personnel

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References

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