Feanor - 'H.M.J.' (official lyric video)

Full length album νούμερο πέντε για τους Feanor. "Hellhammer" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε τον πρώτο μήνα του φθινοπώρου (19 Σεπτεμβρίου 2025) μέσω της δισκογραφικής εταιρείας No Remorse Records. Εν έτει 2025 η μπάντα εξ Αργεντινής αποτελείται από τους E.V. Martel (κιθάρα), Micke Stark (φωνητικά), Gustavo Acosta (μπάσο), Thilo Hermann (κιθάρα), Diana Boncheva (βιολί).

Η σχέση των Feanor με τους Manowar δεν εξαντλείται στον Martel (διατέλεσε μέλος τους από το 2019 έως το 2022), καθώς στον δίσκο μετέχουν ο Ross the Boss (στο τραγούδι "This One's For You") και ο David Shankle (στο μουσικό κομμάτι "Houses of Fire").

Επίσης ακούμε την φωνή των Wotan (Vanni Ceni) στο τραγούδι "The Flight of the Valkyries", ενώ το χεράκι του στο album έχει βάλει και ο Piet Sielck (των Iron Savior) σε χορωδιακά φωνητικά, κιθάρα, πλήκτρα και σε θέματα τεχνικής φύσεως / ήχου (mixing, mastering).

Οι Feanor δημιουργήθηκαν πριν από 29 έτη (το μακρινό 1996) στην πρωτεύουσα της Αργεντινής (Buenos Aires), εμπνεύστηκαν το όνομά του από λογοτεχνικό χαρακτήρα του J.R.R. Tolkien και έχουν κυκλοφορήσει πέντε "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους, τρία demos, επτά single και ένα ep.

Παρακολουθούμε το lyric video του τραγουδιού "H.M.J.", για το οποίο ο μπασίστας Victor Gustavo Acosta μας λέει:

«Haydn was the main influence for Beethoven, while Pachelbel and Buxtehude inspired Bach. We are shaped by the social networks around us; it's futile and childish to pretend otherwise. We embrace our influences because they have made us who we are, thanks to those who came before us.

Following this line of thought, it makes perfect sense that Thilo wanted to pay homage to Running Wild. Rolf Kasparek’s band is not only part of his life but also a significant influence on us. Thus, "H.M.J" was born, heavily infused with maritime imagery and a celebration of heavy metal culture.

The titular "Heavy Metal Jesus" likely represents Rolf Kasparek, the leader of Running Wild, who embodies the ideals of the genre-strength, freedom, and rebellion. By calling him "Heavy Metal Jesus," Thilo Herrmann elevates Kasparek, suggesting that he is a guiding force or spiritual leader within the heavy metal community.

Overall, the song serves as a tribute to the heavy metal genre, celebrating its ethos through the lens of pirate adventure, reinforcing camaraderie among fans and honoring the legacy of Running Wild and its leaders.

Thilo wanted to share what he learned from the band using his own voice and played the song for Rolf, and he loved it! It was exciting for everyone to know that someone as respected in the metal scene approved and loved the track.

There were even discussions about having Rolf feature on the song, but unfortunately, his schedule didn’t allow it. After chatting with Rolf, he kindly sent Thilo a big box of Running Wild memorabilia, showcasing the magic of music in bringing people together.

The song also benefited from amazing production by Piet Sielck, who truly understands German metal, and we can hear his influence throughout the track, especially with the AYE among many other elements he contributed.»