"The Hällas Saga" LP by Hällas

Deluxe Edition - 2-LP with poster + iron print, gatefold sleeve.

On their self-titled debut EP from 2015, Hällas laid the foundation for the saga that shares the same name as the protagonist, Crusader, and the band itself, which later evolved into a trilogy consisting of the last two songs from the EP and the following Albums 'Excerpts from a Future Past' and 'Conundrum'. To celebrate the completion of the trilogy, the band decided to perform a unique show in front of a seated audience at Cirkus, a classic venue in Stockholm. Due to worldwide restrictions, the show had to be rearranged and postponed several times until finally taking place on April 10, 2022. After more than two years of hiatus and with the exception of a minor festival appearance the previous year, this was the band's first performance during this period, and it was the longest set in the band's entire career by far. All three initial releases by the band were performed in reverse order in two acts. Act I consisted of 'Hällas' and 'Excerpts from a Future Past', while Act II included 'Conundrum' and two songs from their newly released Album 'Isle of Wisdom'. For the first time, people were able to experience these new songs live. Some of the older songs, such as 'Insomnia' and 'Tale of a Tyrant', had not been performed in several years. 'Strider' and 'Blinded by the Emerald Mist' had never been played live before. Hällas fans from all over the world who attended the show could look forward to an unforgettable evening. With this record, you get a piece of that cake in your own living room. So, take a seat and enjoy this time capsule, as it is a very good representation of how the band sounded live back then.