Whirlwind - '1640' (official album stream)

Whirlwind: μπάντα εκ Βαρκελώνης. Σχηματίσθηκαν πριν από 14 έτη από τον Mark Wild ως παράλληλη ενασχόληση με τους Körgull the Exterminator (black/thrash metal συγκρότημα) κι αρέσκονται στο κλασικό heavy metal (στο ύφος των Running Wild και των Accept). Το ντεμπούτο τους ("1714") κυκλοφόρησε το φθινόπωρο του 2022, ο διάδοχός του φέρει τον τίτλο "1640".

Δελτίο τύπου: «Whirlwind was originally conceived as a studio-project by Mark Wild, from Körgull The Exterminator among other extreme metal bands, to satisfy his will to make a classic heavy metal album, a style that changed his life during his childhood - influenced mostly by ‘80s German metal bands like early Running Wild, early Helloween, Accept, Heaven’s Gate, Gravestone, Tyrant, Grave Digger, Steeler and Stormwitch among others, but also all kinds of classic heavy metal like Mercyful Fate, Manowar, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest.

In 2022, Whirlwind released their debut album, 1714, marking the band’s beginning. Whirlwind also established a live lineup to bring their songs to life onstage, with musicians from other known bands, like Redshark, joining as permanent members of the band.

The album immediately generated a big buzz in the underground scene and led them to perform at some of the best-known festivals in Spain like Pounding Metal Fest and Skulls of Metal, alongside such bands as Visigoth, Attic, Omen, Tentation, Mindless Sinner, Witchtower, Iron Curtainand Phantom Spell.

Now arrives Whirlwind’s second album, 1640. Like its predecessor, the album is focused on historical and epic episodes of their homeland; specifically, this album revolves around the Thirty Years War that took place around Europe and the inner conflicts within Spain.

Musically, Whirlwind deliver a masterclass in cruising, classy Teutonic metal, running from more traditional-minded mid-tempo stompers to surging, up-tempo gallops of glory. Riff and lead form a lethal tandem, balancing both energy and color, while the rhythm section stays locked in no matter the dynamic.

The production, too, of 1640 honors the mid ‘80s with authenticity - underground in spirit, Big League in execution. All told, the album is true heavy metal for true heavy metal people: no more, but definitely no less. By the blood in their veins, Whirlwind are marching to victory, ready to explode! »

Band: Whirlwind
Country of origin: Spain
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia
Formed in: 2012
Genre: Heavy Metal
Lyrical themes: Catalan history
Years active: 2012-present

Album: "1640"
Type: Full length
Release date: April 24th, 2026
Label: Dying Victims Productions
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital

Band members:
Jordi Julió - Drums
Artur Julió - Guitars (lead)
Héctor Llauradó - Vocals
Mark Wild - Guitars (rhythm)
Philip Graves - Bass