album · March 15, 2010
Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross
Charlemagne Productions LtdSee this day
heavy metalgospel
A 2010 heavy metal concept album centered on the life of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor.
- The album was written and conceived by Christopher Lee, with music composed by Italian guitarist Luigi Riccardi.
- The album features guest appearances from several musicians, including guitarist Steve McRay and drummer Chris Sanders.
- Despite its heavy metal genre, the album incorporates elements of gospel music, reflecting the religious themes of its narrative.
Christopher Lee was an English actor, singer, and author, best known for his roles as Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the villainous Saruman in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies. In the last decade of his life, Lee released several heavy metal albums, of which this was the first.
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