Artist: Human Fortress
Title: Raided Land
Label: AFM Records
Cat #: AFM476-2
Release Year: 2013
Duration: Album
Format: CD Jewel case
Quality: New Sealed

Reign of Gold is the fourth full-length album from the German epic power metal band Human Fortress.

The story of Hanover (Germany)-based Epic Power Metal band Human Fortress obviously was not completed. Defying the odds now, after a five-year hiatus and a heavily-discussed previous album ("Eternal Empire") on which the band abandoned their path, Human Fortress are back with a fantastic new offering.

And the kind of quality that Human Fortres deliver with their fourth album “Raided Land” is indeed more than impressive and exceeds all expectations. The band has managed to create an Epic Power Metal album full of their trademarks. There is a folky/medieval touch to the material at times, also the guitars are a little heavier (in a classic way) and on top of this, Gus Monsanto is towering with his powerful and expressive voice that makes the stories of old battles come alive before your inner eye.

It's the combination of melodies, heaviness and their quite unique songwriting (still somewhere between Kamelot, Virgin Steele and Iron Maiden) that makes Human Fortress stand out.

Recommended if you like: Iron Maiden, Kamelot, Virgin Steele, Sabaton, Orden Ogan, Rhapsody of Fire, Powerwolf, Blind Guardian, Edguy, DragonForce, Bloodbound, HammerFall, Helloween, Primal Fear, Brainstorm 

Track Listing:
1. Raided Land
2. Child Of War
3. Wasted Years
4. The Chosen One
5. Shelter
6. Gladiator Of Rome (Pt. II)
7. Dark Knight 8. Prelude
9. Pray For Salvation
10. Evil Curse
11. Restless Souls
12. Under Siege
13. Guard The Blind
+ Wasted Years Video