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2012 studio album by Heidevolk
Batavi is the fourth full-length album by the Dutch pagan / Viking / folk metal band Heidevolk . It was released on March 2, 2012 through Napalm Records . The album's title and album's theme are reference to the Batavi (Germanic tribe) .
Batavi is a concept album that deals with the early history of the Batavian tribe : from its beginnings to its daring revolt against one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. Set against the backdrop of war, alliances, intrigue, and betrayal, the nine songs relate the struggles of a people needing to redefine themselves in order to survive this turbulent time.
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Track listing [ edit ]
Title 1. "Een nieuw begin" ("A New Beginning") 3:57 2. "De toekomst lonkt" ("When the Future Beckons") 4:26 3. "Het verbond met Rome" ("The Alliance with Rome") 5:08 4. "Wapenbroeders" ("Brothers in Arms") 4:00 5. "In het woud gezworen" ("Sworn in the Woods") 6:39 6. "Veleda " 2:30 7. "Als de dood weer naar ons lacht" ("When Death Smiles at Us Again") 3:51 8. "Einde der zege" ("The End of Victory") 4:06 9. "Vrijgevochten" ("Fought to Freedom") 5:08 Total length: 39:45
Personnel [ edit ]
Joost Vellenknotscher - drums
Rowan Roodbaert - bass
Mark Splintervuyscht - vocals
Reamon Bomenbreker - guitars
Joris den Boghtdrincker - vocals
Kevin Vruchtbaert - guitars
Guest musicians [ edit ]
Production [ edit ]
Klaas Lageveen - artwork
Awik Balaian - artwork
Nico Van Montfort - engineering
Jonas Kjellgren - mastering
Peter Tägtgren - mixing
References [ edit ]
Rowan Roodbaert
Mat van Baest
Jacco Bühnebeest
Joost den Vellenknotscher
Koen Vuurdichter
Joris Boghtdrincker
Jesse Vuerbaert
Niels Beenkerver
Paul Braadvraat
Sebas van Eldik
Joost Westdijk
Reamon Bomenbreker
Mark Splintervuyscht
Stefanie Speervrouw
Kevin Vruchtbaert
Lars Vogel
Kevin Storm
Studio albums EPs