BLIND GUARDIAN - Follow The Blind | 35th Anniversary (Patreon)

35 years ago, our album “Follow the Blind” was released! After we released our debut album “Battalions of Fear” in 1988, we immediately got to work on our second album. We leaned towards the musical direction of bands such as Testament, Holy Terror or Forbidden, but also experimented with orchestral parts for the first time. The album also served as an entry into the Japanese market. But above all, one song from this album is still part of our setlists today: Valhalla! 🤘🏻

When did you first come into contact with the album? Before or after the remastering in 2017? Tell us all about it in the comments!

Released: 18.04.1989
Recorded from January to February 1989 at Karo Studios, West Germany
Producer: Kalle Trapp

The Band:
Hansi Kürsch – Vocals and Bass
André Olbrich – Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
Marcus Siepen – Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
Thomas "Thomen" Stauch – Drums

Guest Musicians:
Kai Hansen – Vocals and Guitar Solo on "Valhalla", Guitar Solo on "Hall of the King"
Mathias Wiesner – Keyboards
Kalle Trapp – Lead Guitar and Vocals on "Barbara Ann"
Thomas Hackmann – Backing Vocals
Rolf Köhler – Backing Vocals and Lead Vocals on "Barbara Ann"
Aman Malek – Backing Vocals