Interludium
2023 studio album by Powerwolf
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.
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.
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