Ride Darkhorse, Ride Explained

Ride Darkhorse, Ride
Cover:RideDarkhorse.jpg
Type:single
Artist:3 Inches of Blood
Album:Battlecry Under a Wintersun
Released:May 5, 2003
Recorded:2002
Genre:Heavy metal
Power metal
Length:9:10
Label:Megarock Records
Producer:Jesse Gander
Next Title:Destroy the Orcs
Next Year:2003

"Ride Darkhorse, Ride" is the first single by Canadian power metal band 3 Inches of Blood. It was released on May 5, 2003 by Megarock Records. "Onward to Valhalla '03" and "Tonight we Rejoice '03" are re-recordings of songs from the band's debut EP, Sect of the White Worm. The cover art was illustrated by Martin McKenna and derives from a gamebook entitled Legend of the Shadow Warriors, by Stephen Hand.

Track listing

  1. "Ride Darkhorse, Ride" – 3:27
  2. "Onward to Valhalla '03" – 3:09
  3. "Tonight We Rejoice '03" – 2:33

Legacy

"Ride Darkhorse, Ride" was re-recorded two years later for inclusion on the band's second studio album, Advance and Vanquish, though it ultimately was not featured in the finalized track listing. This re-recorded version has yet to be released.

Personnel