Metalium - Hero Nation: Chapter Three (2002)

Metalium's third album has them focusing on different historical figures from different parts of the world (mostly Europe), so we have the likes of Nero ("In The Name Of Blood"), Rasputin ("Rasputin") and Joan of Arc ("Accused To Be A Witch") getting their own songs, although I don't know how the band's hero Metalium fits into it all. And, inevitably, there's a 'thank you' to the band's fans with the concluding, title track, something heavy metal groups just love to do.
Yes, I know OMD did one too, but still...
Musically, I found this one a bit tough to get through, although I ended up thinking it's quite good.  Such songs as "In The Name Of Blood" and "Fate Conquered The Power" (the latter about the Inca tribe) are good, but "Odin's Spell" is laborious - it never seems to end.
I don't expect Metalium will ever be my favourite band (or even close), and this is not their best release, but there's some stuff here that might be worthwhile for metal fans.

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