2012 studio album by Heidevolk
Batavi is the fourth full-length album by the Dutch pagan / Viking / folk metal band Heidevolk . It was released on March 2, 2012 through Napalm Records . The album's title and album's theme are reference to the Batavi (Germanic tribe) .
Batavi is a concept album that deals with the early history of the Batavian tribe : from its beginnings to its daring revolt against one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. Set against the backdrop of war, alliances, intrigue, and betrayal, the nine songs relate the struggles of a people needing to redefine themselves in order to survive this turbulent time. [ 1]
Title 1. "Een nieuw begin" ("A New Beginning") 3:57 2. "De toekomst lonkt" ("When the Future Beckons") 4:26 3. "Het verbond met Rome" ("The Alliance with Rome") 5:08 4. "Wapenbroeders" ("Brothers in Arms") 4:00 5. "In het woud gezworen" ("Sworn in the Woods") 6:39 6. "Veleda " 2:30 7. "Als de dood weer naar ons lacht" ("When Death Smiles at Us Again") 3:51 8. "Einde der zege" ("The End of Victory") 4:06 9. "Vrijgevochten" ("Fought to Freedom") 5:08 Total length: 39:45
Joost Vellenknotscher - drums Rowan Roodbaert - bass Mark Splintervuyscht - vocals Reamon Bomenbreker - guitars Joris den Boghtdrincker - vocals Kevin Vruchtbaert - guitars Klaas Lageveen - artwork Awik Balaian - artwork Nico Van Montfort - engineering Jonas Kjellgren - mastering Peter Tägtgren - mixing
Rowan Roodbaert Mat van Baest Jacco Bühnebeest Joost den Vellenknotscher Koen Vuurdichter Joris Boghtdrincker Jesse Vuerbaert Niels Beenkerver Paul Braadvraat Sebas van Eldik Joost Westdijk Reamon Bomenbreker Mark Splintervuyscht Stefanie Speervrouw Kevin Vruchtbaert Lars Vogel Kevin Storm Studio albums EPs