Pagan metal band Thorondir, formed in 2007 in Waldsassen, Germany, premiered their new single Bruder Hain with a lyric video on August 1, 2025, at YouTube, from their fourth album Wächter des Waldes, set for release on October 9, 2025, via Trollzorn Records. Stream the lyric video at:
Pre-orders for CD and vinyl are available at trollzorn.de. Featuring artwork by Jan Yrlund of Darkgrove.net, the album was recorded and mixed by Alexander Göhl (Eyelita Records) and mastered by Victor Bullok (Woodshed Studio). The lineup includes Kevin Wienerl (vocals), Dominik Hautmann (guitar), Michael Ney (guitar), Florian Striegl (bass), Alexander Göhl (drums), and Fabian Wienerl (keyboard/synth).

Wächter des Waldes Tracklist:
- In der Tiefe des Waldes
- Drudenfluch
- Blut und Ruhm
- Rübezahl
- Der wilde Jäger
- Bruder Hain
- Morast
- Zur alten Taverne
- Geisterheer vom Fichtelwald
- Perchtas Schatten
- Baldurs Ruf
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