The Thunderfist Chronicles
| The Thunderfist Chronicles | ||||
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| Released | 20 June 2025 | |||
| Length | 45:26 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Lasse Lammert | |||
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| Singles from The Thunderfist Chronicles | ||||
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The Thunderfist Chronicles is the eighth studio album by Scottish heavy metal band Alestorm. It was released on 20 June 2025 via Napalm Records. The album is produced by the band's long-time producer Lasse Lammert. The eighth and final song on the album, "Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Eternal Thunderfist", is Alestorm's longest song to date, at over 17 minutes, featuring guest vocals by hurdy-gurdy musician Patty Gurdy and Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen.[1]
Release
On 4 March 2025, the band announced their eighth studio album, The Thunderfist Chronicles, set to be released on 20 June 2025.[1][2] On 23 April 2025, the band released the album's first single, "Frozen Piss 2".[3] On 20 May 2025, the album's second single, "Killed to Death by Piracy", was released.[4] The album's third single, "The Storm", was released on 18 June 2025.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hyperion Omniriff" | 5:30 |
| 2. | "Killed to Death by Piracy" | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Banana" | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Frozen Piss 2" | 4:38 |
| 5. | "The Storm" | 4:23 |
| 6. | "Mountains of the Deep" | 2:38 |
| 7. | "Goblins Ahoy!" (Nekrogoblikon cover) | 4:09 |
| 8. | "Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Eternal Thunderfist" | 17:04 |
| Total length: | 45:26 | |
Personnel
Alestorm
- Christopher Bowes – lead vocals, keytar
- Máté Bodor – guitars
- Gareth Murdock – bass
- Elliot Vernon – keyboard, unclean vocals
- Peter Alcorn – drums
Additional
- Patty Gurdy – hurdy gurdy, vocals on track 8
- Russell Allen – vocals on track 8
- Tobias Hain – trumpets
- Helge Tischler – trombones
Production
- Lasse Lammert – production, mixing, mastering
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] | 13 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[7] | 127 |
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[8] | 33 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 15 |
| Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[10] | 1 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 71 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] | 70 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[13] | 22 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[14] | 5 |
References
- ^ a b "Alestorm Announces New Album 'The Thunderfist Chronicles'". Blabbermouth.net. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Pirate Metal Heroes Alestorm Announce Eighth Studio Album; The Thunderfist Chronicles to Arrive in June". BraveWords. 4 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Laviea (23 April 2025). "Alestorm Summon Pirates Everywhere with New Single "Frozen Piss 2"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "Alestorm present music video for latest single "Killed to Death by Piracy"". Lambgoat. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Laviea (18 June 2025). "Alestorm Sail Their Way Through Chaos in New "The Storm" Music Video". MetalSucks. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Alestorm – The Thunderfist Chronicles" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Alestorm – The Thunderfist Chronicles" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Top 100 Rock & Metal Albums du semaine 26, 2025" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Alestorm – The Thunderfist Chronicles" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2025. 27. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Alestorm – The Thunderfist Chronicles". Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2025.