Interludium Explained
Interludium is the ninth studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf. The album was released on 7 April 2023 through Napalm Records and was produced by Joost van den Broek.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Critical reception
David E. Gehlke from Blabbermouth.net gave the album 7 out of 10 and said: "Interludium is a quality, worthy addition to Powerwolf's expanding discography, but compilation or not, it shows that power metal bands don't take risks anymore. And given Powerwolf's continued rise through the international metal ranks, they'd be fools to try something different anyway." Metal Injection rated the album 7.5 out of 10 and stated, "Filled with the usual blend of infectious hooks and big werewolf energy that epitomise Powerwolf, it's almost impossible to listen along to Interludium without a big smile on your face. It takes full ownership of its status and delivers some meaty chunks of Powerwolf good stuff that will thrill those who know exactly what they're getting into here. This is undoubtedly a release for the fans, but the fans are going to absolutely love this."
Track listing
Notes
- Track 7 had previously been released on the EP Wolfsnächte 2015.
- Track 8 had previously been released on the EP Wolfsnächte 2012.
- Track 9 had previously been released on the limited earbook edition of the album The Sacrament of Sin in 2018.
- Track 10 had previously been released in English on the album Call of the Wild in 2021.
Notes
- Track 6 had previously been released on Eisbrecher's album Schicksalsmelodien in 2020.
- Track 8 had previously been released on Warking's album Morgana in 2022.
Personnel
Powerwolf
Additional musicians
- Pa'Dam Chamber Choir, Coen Janssen, Jasper Erkens and Johan van Stratum – choir
- Jan Willem Ketelaers, John "Jaycee" Cuijpers and Rodney Blaze – backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Joost van den Broek – production, recording, orchestration, programming, arranging, score, choir
- Jos Driessen – engineering
- Jens Bogren and Tony Lindgren – mastering
- Zsofia Dankova – artwork, illustration
- Peter Sallai – illustration
- Ingo Spörl – layout
- Christian Ripkens and Claudia Steinle – photography
Notes and References
- Web site: POWERWOLF To Release Interludium Album In April; Huge Album Release Show In Cologne Confirmed. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 28 November 2022. 8 May 2023.
- Web site: POWERWOLF To Release 'Interludium' Album In April 2023. Blabbermouth.net. 28 November 2022. 8 May 2023.
- Web site: Powerwolf Announces New Album Interludium. Metal Injection. 28 November 2022. 8 May 2023.
- Web site: Powerwolf announce new album Interludium. Distorted Sound. 29 November 2022. 8 May 2023.
- Web site: Powerwolf Announces New Album Interludium. Knotfest. 28 November 2022. 8 May 2023.
- Web site: Powerwolf announce new album Interludium for April 2023. Chaoszine. 28 November 2022. 8 May 2023.
