The progressive metallers IVANHOE are back with their new album "Blood And Gold" - which offers offers catchier but also shorter and more compact songs! Even though guitars are featured more prominent, you won't miss the band's signature style. Ivanhoe are back with their 8th studio album! Compared to previous releases, "Blood And Gold" offers catchier, but also shorter and more compact songs. The guitars are a bit more present, giving the album an overall heavier sound without ignoring the band's signature style. The lyrics deal with time-critical ("Martyrium", "Perfect Tragedy"), historic ("Midnight Bite", "Blood And Gold") and fictitious topics ("Broken Mirror"). The album also includes the band's first ever cover song.