Dwarven metal has become another sub-genre of metal, with Wind Rose leading the way. Well, as far as I know, they are the only ones of their kind, which makes it that much more special. While the category is a fun, the music is very serious and these musicians are hardcore musicians. I always look forward to hearing what Wind Rose has to offer, and they did not disappoint with Trollslayer, which came out October 4th, 2024 through Napalm Records.
These “dwarfs” hailing out of Italy are: Francesco Cavalieri (vocals), Claudio Falconcini (guitar), Federico Meranda (keyboard), Cristiano Bertocchi (bass), and Federico Gatti (drums). Trollslayer is another adventure full of drinking and fighting, of course, that’s what dwarves are known for. There are many chant-worthy tracks, starting with “Dance of the Axes” and “Rock and Stone”. The album ends with “No More Sorrow”, which takes a more emotional approach, and is a bit different from the rest of the album. Make sure you check out their excellent videos below! They are highly entertaining.
Franscesco was kind enough to sit down with Metal Nation again and discuss this release as well as all things dwarf metal. (If you are viewing from your phone, scroll to the end of the page and click on “View Desktop Version” to gain video and interview access).