Human Fortress - Stronghold (2CD) (2025)
Posted: 30 Sep 2025, 09:45
Human Fortress - Stronghold (2CD) (2025)
Year : 2025
Style : Melodic Power Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 138 mb
Bio:
Human Fortress is a power metal band that strives for an epic feel with their music, calling their music "epic battle metal". The band is from Hanover, Germany.In 1997, guitarists Torsten Wolf and Volker Trost joined with bassist Pablo J. Tammen to form a band called Timezone. Shortly after recording a demo, however, the band split up. Soon thereafter, the lineup was rounded out with singer Jioti Parcharidis, drummer Apostolos "Laki" Zaios, and keyboardist Dirk Marquardt, and called themselves Human Fortress.After recording a demo in 1999, the band got to work on their debut album, which was completed in the summer of 2000. They entered a talent contest sponsored by a popular German metal magazine. Their song "The Dragons Lair" was released on a compilation CD for the contest, and was subsequently voted "Favorite Track" by online fans. Due to this recognition the band reached a deal with Limb Records, and released their debut album Lord of Earth and Heavens Heir.2003 saw the release of the band's second album Defenders of the Crown, this time on Massacre Records. The recording process included guest performances by members of the bands Galloglass, King Leoric, and Meridian Zero. After this album, guitarist Volker Trost left the band and was replaced by Frank Sawade.In 2007, the face of Human Fortress changed once again, as singer Jioti Parcharidis and drummer Apostolos "Laki" Zaios left the band. They were replaced by Carsten Frank and Arndt Krone, respectively. Human Fortress released their third CD, Eternal Empire, on April 25, 2008.Arndt Krone and Torsten Wolf left the band in the same year, the first being replaced by drummer Vincent Gongala.In 2009 the band announced that Frank Sawade, Pablo J. Tammen, Dirk Marquardt and Vincent Gongala would form a new band called Ember Sea with singer Eva Skamira, continuing the new style adopted for the third album, and that the former band members Jioti Parcharidis, Torsten Wolf, Volker Trost and Apostolos "Laki" Zaios, reinforced by newcomers Ingmar von Berg and Dirk Liehm, would continue as Human Fortress in the style of the first two albums.[3] However, singer Jioti Parcharidis left again due to health problems in the beginning of 2010. The band is currently searching for a new singer.In July 2013, following a 5 year hiatus, Human Fortress signed with German Rock and Metal label AFM Records. According to Gus Monsanto, new singer, the band have completed recordings for their upcoming album, which will be released late in 2013.
Album:
The epic melodic metal force HUMAN FORTRESS proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, “Stronghold”, due out on October 17th, 2025 via Massacre Records. The album will be available as a 2-CD Digipak and as a limited edition vinyl LP.To mark this occasion, the band also unleashes the brand-new single and video “The Abyss Of Our Souls” — a dark and dramatic tale about a sinister figure who sees his true self reflected in a magic mirror, and vows to free the world of his own evil. With its gripping narrative, powerful riffs, and soaring melodies, the song embodies the essence of epic heavy metal storytelling.“Stronghold” marks the band’s 8th full-length album and represents a new chapter in HUMAN FORTRESS’s more than two-decade career. Produced by the band at Soundhoops Studio, with mixing and mastering handled by Alex Krull (Mastersound Studio), the record delivers a heavier, guitar-driven sound, intensified by Krull’s powerful production.With the departure of long-time keyboardist Dirk Liehm, “Stronghold” is the first HUMAN FORTRESS album written largely without keyboards, resulting in a more guitar-heavy and aggressive sound. While some tracks explore more mainstream songwriting elements, the album remains firmly rooted in epic heavy metal, blending powerful riffs, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics.Over the years, HUMAN FORTRESS have shared stages with the likes of Orden Ogan, Axxis, Skyclad, Wizard, The Grailknights, Poverty’s No Crime, Gallowglass, Mercury Falling, and King Leoric, in addition to performing at festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Metal Inside Festival, and Dominion Festival.With “Stronghold”, HUMAN FORTRESS reaffirm their place as one of Germany’s most respected epic metal institutions, delivering an album that is both timely and timeless.
Line Up:
Gus Monsanto - Vocals (2013-present) - See also: Burnt City, Eden Myrrh, Krysaor, Skyeart, ex-Astra, ex-Code of Silence, ex-Revolution Renaissance, ex-Seliger, ex-Symbolica, ex-Jade Lizard, ex-Lord of Mushrooms, Marmor, The Yell, ex-Aria Inferno, ex-Omega Blast, ex-Overdose, ex-Adagio, ex-Lightseekers, ex-Takara
Torsten "Todd" Wolf - Guitars (1999-2008, 2009-present)
Volker Trost - Guitars (1999-2003, 2009-present)
André Hort - Bass (2013-present) - See also: ex-Rough Silk
Apostolos Zaios - Drums (2000-2007, 2009-present) - See also: ex-Medieval Death, ex-Aeons of Hate, ex-In Case of Fyr, ex-Chateau
Axel Herbst - Keyboards (2023-present)
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. Stronghold 03:21
02. The End of the World 03:55
03. Pain 04:07
04. Mesh of Lies 04:37
05. The Abyss of Our Souls 04:38
06. Under the Gun 04:43
07. Silent Scream 03:50
08. Death Calls My Name 04:07
09. Road to Nowhere 04:05
10. The Darkest Hour 04:38
CD2:
01. Obey Another Lord
02. Pathfinder
03. Lost with the Wind
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2025
Style : Melodic Power Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 138 mb
Bio:
Human Fortress is a power metal band that strives for an epic feel with their music, calling their music "epic battle metal". The band is from Hanover, Germany.In 1997, guitarists Torsten Wolf and Volker Trost joined with bassist Pablo J. Tammen to form a band called Timezone. Shortly after recording a demo, however, the band split up. Soon thereafter, the lineup was rounded out with singer Jioti Parcharidis, drummer Apostolos "Laki" Zaios, and keyboardist Dirk Marquardt, and called themselves Human Fortress.After recording a demo in 1999, the band got to work on their debut album, which was completed in the summer of 2000. They entered a talent contest sponsored by a popular German metal magazine. Their song "The Dragons Lair" was released on a compilation CD for the contest, and was subsequently voted "Favorite Track" by online fans. Due to this recognition the band reached a deal with Limb Records, and released their debut album Lord of Earth and Heavens Heir.2003 saw the release of the band's second album Defenders of the Crown, this time on Massacre Records. The recording process included guest performances by members of the bands Galloglass, King Leoric, and Meridian Zero. After this album, guitarist Volker Trost left the band and was replaced by Frank Sawade.In 2007, the face of Human Fortress changed once again, as singer Jioti Parcharidis and drummer Apostolos "Laki" Zaios left the band. They were replaced by Carsten Frank and Arndt Krone, respectively. Human Fortress released their third CD, Eternal Empire, on April 25, 2008.Arndt Krone and Torsten Wolf left the band in the same year, the first being replaced by drummer Vincent Gongala.In 2009 the band announced that Frank Sawade, Pablo J. Tammen, Dirk Marquardt and Vincent Gongala would form a new band called Ember Sea with singer Eva Skamira, continuing the new style adopted for the third album, and that the former band members Jioti Parcharidis, Torsten Wolf, Volker Trost and Apostolos "Laki" Zaios, reinforced by newcomers Ingmar von Berg and Dirk Liehm, would continue as Human Fortress in the style of the first two albums.[3] However, singer Jioti Parcharidis left again due to health problems in the beginning of 2010. The band is currently searching for a new singer.In July 2013, following a 5 year hiatus, Human Fortress signed with German Rock and Metal label AFM Records. According to Gus Monsanto, new singer, the band have completed recordings for their upcoming album, which will be released late in 2013.
Album:
The epic melodic metal force HUMAN FORTRESS proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, “Stronghold”, due out on October 17th, 2025 via Massacre Records. The album will be available as a 2-CD Digipak and as a limited edition vinyl LP.To mark this occasion, the band also unleashes the brand-new single and video “The Abyss Of Our Souls” — a dark and dramatic tale about a sinister figure who sees his true self reflected in a magic mirror, and vows to free the world of his own evil. With its gripping narrative, powerful riffs, and soaring melodies, the song embodies the essence of epic heavy metal storytelling.“Stronghold” marks the band’s 8th full-length album and represents a new chapter in HUMAN FORTRESS’s more than two-decade career. Produced by the band at Soundhoops Studio, with mixing and mastering handled by Alex Krull (Mastersound Studio), the record delivers a heavier, guitar-driven sound, intensified by Krull’s powerful production.With the departure of long-time keyboardist Dirk Liehm, “Stronghold” is the first HUMAN FORTRESS album written largely without keyboards, resulting in a more guitar-heavy and aggressive sound. While some tracks explore more mainstream songwriting elements, the album remains firmly rooted in epic heavy metal, blending powerful riffs, soaring melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics.Over the years, HUMAN FORTRESS have shared stages with the likes of Orden Ogan, Axxis, Skyclad, Wizard, The Grailknights, Poverty’s No Crime, Gallowglass, Mercury Falling, and King Leoric, in addition to performing at festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Metal Inside Festival, and Dominion Festival.With “Stronghold”, HUMAN FORTRESS reaffirm their place as one of Germany’s most respected epic metal institutions, delivering an album that is both timely and timeless.
Line Up:
Gus Monsanto - Vocals (2013-present) - See also: Burnt City, Eden Myrrh, Krysaor, Skyeart, ex-Astra, ex-Code of Silence, ex-Revolution Renaissance, ex-Seliger, ex-Symbolica, ex-Jade Lizard, ex-Lord of Mushrooms, Marmor, The Yell, ex-Aria Inferno, ex-Omega Blast, ex-Overdose, ex-Adagio, ex-Lightseekers, ex-Takara
Torsten "Todd" Wolf - Guitars (1999-2008, 2009-present)
Volker Trost - Guitars (1999-2003, 2009-present)
André Hort - Bass (2013-present) - See also: ex-Rough Silk
Apostolos Zaios - Drums (2000-2007, 2009-present) - See also: ex-Medieval Death, ex-Aeons of Hate, ex-In Case of Fyr, ex-Chateau
Axel Herbst - Keyboards (2023-present)
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. Stronghold 03:21
02. The End of the World 03:55
03. Pain 04:07
04. Mesh of Lies 04:37
05. The Abyss of Our Souls 04:38
06. Under the Gun 04:43
07. Silent Scream 03:50
08. Death Calls My Name 04:07
09. Road to Nowhere 04:05
10. The Darkest Hour 04:38
CD2:
01. Obey Another Lord
02. Pathfinder
03. Lost with the Wind
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/