The album marks a significant shift in Blind Guardian's sound, introducing more complex song structures and a heavier, more epic feel that would define their future work.
- "Somewhere Far Beyond" was recorded at Twilight Hall Studios with producer Charlie Bauerfeind. The album reached number 94 on the German album charts. It was the first Blind Guardian album to feature a song ("The Bard's Song - In the Forest") performed solely by Hansi Kürsch on acoustic guitar and vocals.
- The album was released on September 14, 2018, by Nuclear Blast.
- The album is classified under the metal and hard rock genres.
Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in 1984, known for their epic storytelling and complex musical arrangements. At the time of "Somewhere Far Beyond"'s release, they were solidifying their status as pioneers of the symphonic power metal sound, moving into a more elaborate and cinematic style.
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