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Fauns

A band founded in Berlin in the mid-nineties playing a mixture of folk rock and prog rock. Part of their lyrics are inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien. After several demos they released their first full-length album "LeafFall" in 2007. The second album "Awaiting the Sun" was released on Firefield/EMG April 1, 2011. The current line-up consists of the brothers Jan-Peer, Nils and Falk Hartmann on vocals and guitars, drums and bass, respectively, of Kirsten Middeke (viola, flute and vocals) and Jan Hecker-Stampehl on keyboards. More information can be found on their webpage, http://www.fauns.de

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Carach Angren

Carach Angren is a band from the Netherlands, formed by two members of Vaultage. Their style is characterised by prominent use of orchestral arrangements. All of their studio albums are concept albums with lyrics based on famous ghost stories, such as the Flying Dutchman. The name means "Iron Jaws" in the language of Sindarin, and is the name of a fortified pass into North-Western Mordor in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Read more about Carach Angren on Last.fm.

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Maelstrom (Metal)

Maelstrom is a 5-piece metal band based in Glasgow. Their debut album "The Shores At Dawn" was released in 2008. Based on Tolkien mythologies, Maelstrom's music is a cacophony of dark melodies; combining traditional Black and Doom metal influences with melodic and progressive styles.

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