WARLORD - Free Spirit Soar (FULL ALBUM 2024 / HIGH ROLLER RECORDS)

"Free Spirit Soar" is out now on High Roller Records. Order your copy and the entire WARLORD discography at www.hrrecords.de/WARLORD
WARLORD is
Giles Lavery - vocals
Eric Juris - guitars
Diego Pires - guitars
Philip Bynoe - bass
Jimmy Waldo - keys
Mark Zonder - drums
Additional guitars - William J Tsamis, Riccardo Demarosi, D Kendal Jones.
Background vocals - Giles Lavery, Linda Chase, Jimmy Waldo.
All songs were created from either fully arranged or partially complete instrumental musical demos of William J Tsamis, with the exception of “Behold A Pale Horse” & “Revelation XIX” which were originally written and recorded in full (that being all words and music) by William J Tsamis and were released on his ‘Lordian Guard' 1995 and 1997 releases.
All other lyrics and vocal melodies by Giles Lavery, except “The Bell Tolls” Lyrics by Jon Wilde and Giles Lavery and "The Watchman" lyrics and vocal melody by Steve Blaze of Lillian Axe.
00:00 Behold A Pale Horse
07:48 The Rider
12:13 Conquerors
17:31 Worms Of The Earth
23:18 The Watchman
27:00 Free Spirit Soar
32:58 The Bell Tolls
37:36 Alarm
43:26 Twin
49:00 Revelation XIX
Mixed by Riccardo Demarosi
Mastered by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in October 2023
Artwork by Velio Josto
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With »Free Spirit Soar«, a brand new studio album by Warlord with all songs having been recorded between March and September 2023, it’s Drummer Mark Zonder and singer Giles Lavery paying tribute to the musical heritage of Bill Tsamis. They are joined by Jimmy Waldo on keyboards/synthesizer, Phillip Bynoe on bass and Eric Juris on guitars. “We wanted to finish these pieces of music ‘for Bill’,” explains Lavery, “and the material we felt was certainly strong enough to inspire us to do so.” Regarding the guitar parts he specifies: “Bill is there where we could pull his tracks off the demo recordings, in much the same way the Beatles were recently able to rescue John Lennon’s voice from an old demo tape. Eric does most of the heavy lifting on guitar, but all music was written by Bill and we stayed very very faithful to what he wrote.”
All in all, Giles Lavery is very satisfied with how »Free Spirit Soar« turned out: “It was a bit of an uncharted adventure delving into Bill’s demos and unfinished music, and also having to write lyrics and vocal melodies to the songs - the only two exceptions being the two Lordian Guard songs that we selected to ‘Warlord-ize’ …as has been tradition on every Warlord album since »Rising Out Of The Ashes«. Everything but two songs have vocals for the first time, so that entire area of the composition is new … As for the music, I think much of it is unheard, a few bits and pieces you might recognize from some of the catalogue reissues, instrumental bonus tracks etc. As producer of the album it was my job to sort through all the pieces and pull together songs.”
MATTHIAS MADER
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[@EpicAlexMetal]

Great album, reminds me to " the holy empire " feelings. I think the genius William from paradise approved. Long live to Warlord. William J. Tsamis rest in peace. One of the best guitar player ever

[@SebastianSierpe]

A fucking solid 10 out of 10!!👏.. Well done WARLORD!!🤘🤟.. Many thanx HIGH ROLLER RECORDS for posting this fucking-tastic WARLORD's 2024 FREE SPIRIT SOAR!!🇺🇸👏

[@andrewfarmer1576]

This band was my favourite in 1984, Deliver Us .This album seems like it just got better from there,albiet 40 years later,great album,I'm sure Bill would be proud of it,so am I,cheers,great stuff

[@toliskal9891]

The Rider !!! super synths!

[@HereticBREAKINGPOINT]

This is a unbelievable Album The Watchman and The Bell Tolls the best Songs from this Album RIP William J.Tsamis best regards from Bavaria Germany 🇩🇪🎸🤟🤘

[@Arc333Angel]

Beautiful tribute! Was just listening to an old copy of original Warlord, then discovered this. Sounds magnificent! Thank you! What a gift to us all!

[@toliskal9891]

Very epic and true metal

[@user-mz3tv2vk5x]

great album!!!hail from Greece

[@janahausknechtova4725]

Bombastické 👌💣💥...Luxusní poslech alba 🖤

[@Celestiall_]

Please HRR release an instrumental version of this lp, pretty please with cherries on top!

[@ATLAS719711]

The spirit of mr.Bill Tsamis,lives on this album, thank you WARLORD.

[@JayTyrus]

Revelation XIX, my favorite Lordian Guard track!

[@ArtsQuico]

Muy buen disco!

[@VampireCitadel]

Eternal Hails to William J. Tsamis and Vidonne Sayre Riemenschneider

[@petrospantazis8847]

No praise is enough guys, you've Created One Of THE VERY BEST EPIC METAL MASTERPIECES . . . EVER . SO Simple as that, William IS Here, PROUD, NOW. FOREVER. We ALL Are ! ! ! HAIL To WARLORD, HAIL To LORDIAN GUARD . . . ! ! !

[@yutaka-pp4wj]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@747jono]

This is an incredible album 🤘💯💯💯💯💯

[@Villusion-gi7hv]

Stumbled over your channel! Awesome album! Great performance! Amazing guitar performance and vocals! Love it! Subbed!

[@So-rp6en]

I like it. I need to give it more time but I am happy this exists.

[@paulomartins7900]

I love the album cover two

[@matthiassandlos789]

Absolutely amazing. Thanks for this masterpiece. I am new to the Warlord-sound and I am listening to this record for the last 3 days around the clock. What I can say: this music touches my core deeply ... I do not know what hit me ... wow, thanks.

[@Wheretheeaglesfly-jq7sz]

Amazing album!

[@stratohammering]

Amazing Album!!!!

[@fernandoaguirre4230]

EXCELENTE!!!

[@yuriwarrior4477]

This album is really good!!!

[@nikolashorianopoulos4460]

Glorious Warlord. Eternal Glory to William J. Tsamis. A true legend. A genius musician. RIP WJT.

[@VasBusa]

The Bell Tolls And Twin the Best Song's !!! Hail Warlord !

[@Ig0rN4tusch]

Bill Tsamis is alive. His legacy will be forever in the hearts of those who love his music. This album is a gift, a miracle I'm grateful for. Thanks you guys, and please soldier on. Hope to catch you on the road. Warlord lives!

[@dionysisarnaoutopoulos7683]

Legendary!

[@E5150TORMENTOR]

I wasn't sure about Warlord going on without Bill Tsamis, but after listening to this album, I'm sure he would be proud, they're keeping the soul, the style and the spirit of classic Warlord alive! I'm gonna get the phisical album. R.I.P. Master Tsamis.

[@romansolar8153]

Love it! thanks Bill and band

[@Canedra]

Thank you Mark Zonder for bringing out Bill's blessed music for us. Having listened band's unreleased material for the whole of my life i can only smile out of joy by finally having the chance to enjoy finalized versions of these songs. I hope there will be some live performances as well! Long live the legacy of Bill Tsamis 🙏

[@petrospantazis8847]

HAIL To William J Tsamis . . . His Legacy, His Legend . . . FOREVERMORE

[@notarookie1]

His last name is Sam. Like my name. Samtan and the future Samish. Freed from the mark... In Samerica

[@KK-hp5bl]

track n3.Conquerors would conquer Eurovision for sure..!

[@milenpenev1362]

It's not gay or demonic so it will not. Too good for Eurovision.

[@arthurmermelshtein1767]

Great album.

[@m.cyclopede1840]

Magnifique, du très grand Warlord, avec un phénoménal Mark Zonder qui n’a jamais été aussi inspiré.

[@maiden4greece572]

Sounds gooooddd.....Respect...

[@mudbog5750]

Love it! Best album since the first, great nods to the past & great realizations of old songs only demoed. Giles slays & the keyboards really make the palette

[@edlobato1251]

Absolutely!

[@beboldt]

A TOTAL MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnC1919]

High Nice

[@Friksos26]

The spirit of Bill is here. Great album.

[@falcon2239]

Great album. Rest in peace Bill Tsamis.

[@hartmutvogt1486]

Super Album 🤟 👍 ❤

[@angeloalbertoUrso2859]

Magnific sounds

[@christophercronk939]

Great style as usual! R.I.P. Destroyer!

[@buckybryant2599]

A little after 10am in Central Kentucky! Definitely carrying the torch for the Bill Tsamis legacy! GREAT MUSIC! \m/\m/

[@user-wg3cu4db2c]

so great album a miracle !!

[@lyteh3979]

We should be grateful that warlord's spirit is still alive and fortunate to be able to enjoy some new materials. Long live Bill Tsamis.

[@user-um3vg3cm1x]

Best warlod record since 1984, r.i.p Bill!

[@robertogallingani2000]

❤❤❤ Athens 2013. Present!

[@marstonj4110]

Hellllllllllllllllllllllllll YESSSSSSSSSSSSS RESPECT 🤘

[@jaimesayagoheredia8232]

Great album!!! congratulations!! It's a work of art

[@romansolar8153]

i am sinner, i am listening this epic album at 1.25 SPEED

[@rexxsteel8713]

Great album

[@aulogeliovilela4533]

Bravo! Essa banda é nota 10.

[@davideliverani585]

❤️👏

[@makismakris3855]

There is still hope ....

[@metalstorm7506]

Can’t wait 🥰

[@floatingsouls-7690]

Wonderful 💯💯 Greetings from Greece

[@ibuy2manymovies]

:37 Fly to the Rainbow vibes from Scorpions

[@duffy731]

Delivered from the heaven of metal!!!

[@george8480]

Eat the dust of WARLORD

[@user-hq3dm3zy1v]

waaww

[@user-sw7hf2zt7u]

You did it... for me after "deliver us..." this is the best Lp... the spirit of Bill lives with ya... honour to you all, hail to Bill "Heavendweller" Tsamis, heartly thankful to Mark "The Drummcharmer" Zonder, Glory to the Almighty Lord .... forever Warlord.

[@Rdannylor2]

Really cool to see Behold a Pale Horse and Revelation XIX presented in a different way. Those two were always my favourite Lordian Guard tracks. Epic as always.

[@xgriff_ins_klo9877]

Where the HELL do you find those bands???? Incredble, unglaublich!

[@garyi8837]

Really enjoying this, soaring guitars!

[@LukasMatejka-du5hb]

what a cult classic of a band..... Mark Zonder on drums..... Bill Tsamis R.I.P.

[@veraluciapintorios5740]

Maravilhoso!!!

[@englishraven1075]

Deus Vult 🕯️

[@user-ne3yq5dg4c]

Jimmy Waldo formerly with Malmsteen and New England band…

[@user-ky1gq9tq9p]

Из старых знакомых Марк Зондер... Вокал ближе к голосу Кая Хансена. Музыка стала эпичней, в чем-то мощнее и разнообразней. Альб. хорош, но это не тотWarlord первого созыва, хотя, повторяю, музон отличный!

[@blacksabbath3474]

Good songs, BUT why did they put a re-recording of the Lordian Guard song 'Behold a Pale Horse' in the beginning of the album which sounds almost the same as the original song? They could have put this as a 'bonus' at the end of the album, but not as the first song.

[@user-vw4rv7em1k]

This is classic Warlord holy shit!

[@notarookie1]

profanity is fear and conformity. It is bad luck

[@user-vw4rv7em1k]

@@notarookie1 that’s total bull shit

[@ReneBerwein]

Absolut unbekannt für mich, aber schon nach den ersten Tönen konnte ich mich nicht mehr abwenden vom Album. Es macht einen "hymnischen" Eindruck, wie "Quarton" (Bathory) ihn favorisierte, man kann die Stimmung schwer beschreiben, es hat etwas von den achtziger Jahren.

[@giorgosarvanitidis6093]

Bill's music will live in our hearts forever, hail to the mighty Warlord

[@progressnumber1]

Like Lordian Guard...this comes straight from heaven...created by the gods!

[@mehida77]

fantastic, the legend lives on!

[@jaykam7058]

I expected greatness, but I am in awe now. If the good Lord is so gracious and allows me 10 more years, I'll still be listening to this as I do "The Holy Empire."

[@goonerross4834]

Midnight in Sydney Australia....perfect....The legend of Bill Tsamis lives on...and on !!......So beautifully mixed, incredible album.....with head phones is another world !!

[@progressnumber1]

Just can't express how thankful I am to be alive and have the possibility to listen to this record after the long time since The Holy Empire. THIS is not just Heavy Metal, it's so much more than just music...it's spirit, it's emotion, it's the heart and the source of Epic Heavy Metal. Even on this new record you can understand where the influence for HammerFall and While Heaven Wept came from: it's Bill Tsamis' Warlord and Lordian Guard. This record...this music is perfect. I would not change anything! This band deserves much more praise...and above all Giles Lavery is the best singer this band ever had. He's incredible. Thank you WARLORD!!!

[@jacekmichno2286]

Jest ok ale wolę szybsze i bardziej ostre rytmy.

[@robcampbell67]

this fucking amazing

[@notarookie1]

this fearing amazing. It is bad luck to be profane. One third of people get cancer

[@robcampbell67]

@@notarookie1 oh fuck off ill swear if i want too

[@DimitrisPlatamona]

Was rong for me not listen that music,that Melodic group...all the album and the newi is i my hand now like Lp or cd....God rest in peace Tsamis.

[@fotisgouv1354]

🤘⚔️🇬🇷💪

[@notarookie1]

WHOA. more from the prophets like Judas Priest

[@moacircarvalho7967]

EPIC.

[@RollerVol]

who? 😊

[@trikkke11]

Are all these old bands trying to fool me in a midlife crisis ?

[@natala653]

❤Thanks❤Спасибо❤🌠🎭🎵🪄🎼☯️🪄🔥🎵♪♫*•♪🎧♪♫*•♪🔥🎵🪄🎼☯️🪄🎵🎭🌠

[@giorgoskatsifaras671]

Very good album and true to Tsamis' spirit, but the vocals don't fit, at least at the two Lady Vidonne's songs. Also, "Worms Of The Earth" & "For Whom The Bell Tolls" should have stayed instrumentals. Last, but not least (and especially for the non-Greeks), "Alarm" is based on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bl7LmGNso9WBoc0

[@Bencinipietro16]

Bel disco ma manca la forza dei primi album voce bella ma poco grintosa chitarra un po' in sottofondo manca un po' di grinta in più

[@amysson5151]

Is this a Christian band of Christian musicians on a Christian album?

[@stefanoslolos7551]

After listening the whole album i can say that i expected much more......vocals miles away from the spirit of warlord...

[@joannitaxvi3386]

This is bad, really bad....

[@ick6118]

I don't know,what it's good for u

[@joannitaxvi3386]

@@ick6118 everything else from the past up to Holy Empire included, rest is shit...

[@Mash1210]

I am sorry, but I think the singer isn't good and dont fits with Warlord sound. Where is Damian King III Richard Anderson??

[@user-qy8sw3jr7n]

Why didn't you ask to sing!?!

[@Mash1210]

If your favourite Football team loose, you say they did a bad game, am I wright? But did you play better? Sure not...

[@nelsonbolivar1957]

the Drums doesn't match that pot sound

[@user-ef7jo3tl8h]

Very professional and very boring. A lot of bands have had it all before. There are no melodies that immediately knock at the heart like Claes' ashes.

[@realitygutter9694]

That's sad. Terrible vox by someone that Bill didn't want to be the singer of the band. Zonder put money before ethics imo.

[@goonerross4834]

He didn't want him....but had him singing live.....yeah ok lol

[@SirPaulFortesque]

@@goonerross4834 I have my reservations. I saw them live at Chania years ago with Leptos singing and Giles was with them just to sing a verse for Child of the Damned. It was like he was attached to the band for fear of being left out. And now with him being the producer I have a feeling that Giles was desperate to stay with the band. Just a feeling though, I may be 1000% wrong

[@alexzoris7216]

​@@goonerross4834and why he didn't continue being the singer of the band while Bill was still alive?

[@sammicurr3132]

Bill is on this record. Giles is on the last record. This is an extremely high level tribute to the brilliance of Bill Tsamis, in the same way that Riot V is a brilliant tribute to Mark Reale.

[@goonerross4834]

@@alexzoris7216 maybe their calenders didn't match up, Giles is from the other side of the world....and even if Bill didn't want him asthe singer.....the job he did live was awesome....and I'm more than happy to sing here.....as a Greek/Australian....I like that there is an Australian/NZ connection to the band