William's Song a Day Blog - est. September 2007

From: The Thunderfist Chronicles ; Year: 2025; Genre: Pirate Metal/Power Metal Had them pop into my mind once again this morning; a good mix for doing your taxes to anyway. This is to date their lengthiest song at an epic 17+ minutes and filled with a great deal of big, astounding music and tales of boldness, adventure and legend.   Hear Mega-Supreme Treasure of the Eternal Thunderfist on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: Boyz II Men - It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday     My song pick 2 years ago today: Daniel Boone - Beautiful Sunday   My song pick 3 years ago today: The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Hallucinations   My song pick 4 years ago today: The Kinks - Sleepwalker   My song pick 5 years ago today: Carmen - The Horseman   My song pick 6 years ago today: Daniel Lanois - That's The Way It Is   My song pick 7 years ago today: Raspberries - Go All The Way My song pick 8 years ago today: The Thermals - Test...

From: Kindred Spirits ; Year: 2012; Genre: Celtic Folk Metal Had some music from this album come on whilst driving around the other day. I clearly remember when this record came out back in 2012; quickly became my favourite from the band.     Hear Of Fear and Fury on YouTube.         My song pick 1 year ago today: The Trammps - Zing! Went the Strings of my Heart     My song pick 2 years ago today: 10,000 Maniacs - Everyday is Like Sunday   My song pick 3 years ago today: Megadeth - Mastermind   My song pick 4 years ago today: Bootsy Collins - Don't Take My Funk   My song pick 5 years ago today: Blue Öyster Cult - Les Invisibles   My song pick 6 years ago today: Asia - Midnight Sun My song pick 7 years ago today: Murray Head - Say It Ain't So, Joe My song pick 8 years ago today: Pallas - Winter is Coming My song pick 9 years ago today: Watchtower - Tyrants in Distress My song pick 10 years ago today: Exist†Trace -...

From: Blodsvept ; Year: 2013; Genre: Black Metal/Folk Metal I have not really listened to Finntroll in some time, so I decided that I would. Every now and then their music just seems absolutely perfect; today is one of those times I suppose. From wot I can understand, this one seems to be about cursed people who turn into flesh-eating beasts at night and back to human, (or something of the sort), during the day. As always, their music is truly something to behold, and I am glad to see that they have not lost a step.   Hear Ett folk förbannat on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Earth, Wind & Fire - Dance, Dance, Dance   My song pick 2 years ago today: The Offspring - Bad Habit   My song pick 3 years ago today: Midnight Oil - Antarctica   My song pick 4 years ago today: Steely Dan - Black Cow   My song pick 5 years ago today: The Moody Blues - Stop! My song pick 6 years ago today: The New Riders of the Purple Sage - Panama Red ...

From: Kindred Spirits ; Year: 2013; Genre: Celtic Folk Metal Thought that I would choose something from Waylander on this St. Patrick's Day; nothing quite like some folk metal with a good helping of Celtic music to get your day going.    Hear Kindred Spirits on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Black 47 - Land Of DeValera   My song pick 2 years ago today: Frank Mackey & The Keltic Cowboys - Rocky Road to Dublin   My song pick 3 years ago today: Black 47 - Bodhráns On The Brain   My song pick 4 years ago today: Waylander - The Vernal Dance   My song pick 5 years ago today: Thin Lizzy - Dublin My song pick 6 years ago today: Black 47 - Paddy's Got a Brand New Reel My song pick 7 years ago today: Croft No Five - The Man of Arran My song pick 8 years ago today: Cruachan - The Morrigan's Call My song pick 9 years ago today: Flogging Molly - (No More) Paddy's Lament My song pick 10 years ago today: Black 47 - The Big Fe...

From: Seventh Rum of a Seventh Rum ; Year: 2022; Genre: Power Metal/Pirate Metal Became aware of this soon-to-be-released album from the epic pirate metal band Alestorm the other day; this was the first of the three songs that have been released I heard, I have to say that so far I like wot I hear. As stated in the title, this song is about the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan , who attempted to circumvent the world by sea; he, however perished but his ships and crew completed the expedition. Of course, the band Alestorm adds their own twists and style to the tale using their well-liked pirate themed metal.   Watch the music video on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Ventures - Twilight Zone   My song pick 2 years ago today: Victor Wooten - Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior   My song pick 3 years ago today: Molly Hatchet - Satisfied Man My song pick 4 years ago today: Johnny Cash - Four Strong Winds My song pick 5 years ago today: Red Hot Chili...

From: De Strijdlust Is Geboren ; Year: 2005; Genre: Folk Metal I heard some of their music the other day and thought it was time to choose one from the Dutch folk metal band Heidevolk. I've known of the band for a while now, but for one reason or another I never got around to picking one of their songs; I really like their sound. This epic, seven-minute track comes off of what I believe is their first full-length album.   Hear Winteroorlog on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: King Crimson - Providence   My song pick 2 years ago today: Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio - O Christmas Tree   My song pick 3 years ago today: Bad Company - Gone, Gone, Gone My song pick 4 years ago today: Band of Horses - Whatever, Wherever My song pick 5 years ago today: Steeleye Span - Seagull My song pick 6 years ago today: Rick James - Dance Wit' Me My song pick 7 years ago today: Miles Davis - Milestones My song pick 8 years ago today: Thin Lizzy - Warri...

From: Human :II: Nature : Year: 2020; Genre: Progressive Metal/Folk Metal Yesterday I had a slew of Nighwish's music come on whilst driving around; I really have not paid that much attention to the band for the last few years, so I decided to look in and see wot they're up to. This one comes off their most recent album and has a noted prog/folk feel to it mix in with their normal style of music, whilst not my personal favourite song from them, it's definitely worth a listen.   Hear Harvest on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Kool and the Gang - Funky Granny   My song pick 2 years ago today: Soundgarden - Blood on the Valley Floor   My song pick 3 years ago today: Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) - Away From Home My song pick 4 years ago today: King Crimson - The Night Watch My song pick 5 years ago today: Porcupine Tree - Trains My song pick 6 years ago today: Three Dog Night - Feelin' Alright My song pick 7 years ago today: Bob Seger ...

From: No Grave But The Sea ; Year: 2017; Genre: Power Metal/Pirate Metal Time for some more Alestorm and their seafaring antics as presented through their unique musical delivery. This is another big, epic song which is filled with the great adventure of seeking fame and fortune.   Hear Treasure Island on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: The Human League - Do or Die   My song pick 2 years ago today: Humble Pie - Get Down To It My song pick 3 years ago today: King Crimson - Exiles My song pick 4 years ago today: Soundgarden - By Crooked Steps My song pick 5 years ago today: Brave Belt - Never Comin' Home My song pick 6 years ago today: Marillion - The Uninvited Guest My song pick 7 years ago today: Rammstein - Nebel My song pick 8 years ago today: Rush - The Necromancer My song pick 9 years ago today: Les Elgart - Bandstand Boogie My song pick 10 years ago today: Oomph! featuring Nina Hagen - Feiber My song pick 11 years ago tod...

From: Kindred Spirits ; Year: 2012; Genre: Celtic Folk Metal I was in need of hearing some Waylander today; their hard-hitting Celtic Metal really was perfect for my mood. Hear A Path Well Trodden on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: The Grateful Dead - Born Crosseyed My song pick 2 years ago today: Iron Maiden - Purgatory My song pick 3 years ago today: Vicki Sue Robinson - Turn the Beat Around My song pick 4 years ago today: Judas Priest - Battle Hymn/One Shot at Glory My song pick 5 years ago today: Yes - Tempus Fugit My song pick 6 years ago today: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven - Heebie Jeebies My song pick 7 years ago today: Van Halen - Dance the Night Away My song pick 8 years ago today: Jethro Tull - The Whistler My song pick 9 years ago today: Maurice Ravel - M.19 - Pavane for a Dead Princess My song pick 10 years ago today: Black Label Society - Stillborn My song pick 11 years ago today: Lynyrd Skynyrd - I Never Dreamed My song p...

From: Curse of the Crystal Coconut ; Year: 2020; Genre: Power Metal/Pirate Metal Here's some new Alestorm; been waiting for this album for a while now and am finally getting to give it a listen. This was one of my immediate favourites from the record and I figured I'd choose it for today's pick. Hear Call of the Waves on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Foghat - Stone Blue My song pick 2 years ago today: The Platters - The Great Pretender My song pick 3 years ago today: Rhapsody of Fire - Lux Triumphans/Dawn of Victory My song pick 4 years ago today: Blue Cheer - Second Time Around My song pick 5 years ago today: King Crimson - Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part 2 My song pick 6 years ago today: The Cars - You Might Think My song pick 7 years ago today: Falco - Rock Me Amadeus My song pick 8 years ago today: Stratovarius - Elysium My song pick 9 years ago today: Johnny Rivers - Muddy River My song pick 10 years ago today: Steeleye Span...

From: Ériù's Wheel ; Year: 2019; Genre: Celtic Folk Metal Happy St. Patrick's Day everybody! I noticed that I have not chosen a song from Waylander on St. Patrick's Day yet, so I am. This is an good fitting tune for the time,  (being that Spring is just a few days away), off of their newest album. Hear The Vernal Dance on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Thin Lizzy - Dublin My song pick 2 years ago today: Black 47 - Paddy's Got a Brand New Reel My song pick 3 years ago today: Croft No Five - The Man of Arran My song pick 4 years ago today: Cruachan - The Morrigan's Call My song pick 5 years ago today: Flogging Molly - (No More) Paddy's Lament My song pick 6 years ago today: Black 47 - The Big Fella My song pick 7 years ago today: Frank Mackey & the Keltic Cowboys - Kiss My Irish Ass My song pick 8 years ago today: Dropkick Murphys - Black Velvet Band My song pick 9 years ago today: Black 47 - Green Suede Shoes My song pi...

From: Black Sails at Midnight ; Year: 2009; Genre: Folk Metal/Pirate Metal/Power Metal This is an awesome instrumental piece from the pirate metal group Alestorm. No Quarter is very rousing and fun to headbang/dance to. Hear No Quarter on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Earth, Wind & Fire - The Changing Times My song pick 2 years ago today: Ozric Tentacles - Train Oasis My song pick 3 years ago today: Johnny Winter - Blinded by Love My song pick 4 years ago today: The Moody Blues - In the Beginning/Lovely to See You Again My song pick 5 years ago today: Ian Anderson - Tripudium Ad Bellum My song pick 6 years ago today: Alice in Chains - Rooster My song pick 7 years ago today: Steve Vai - For the Love of God My song pick 8 years ago today: Mastodon - Seabeast My song pick 9 years ago today: Vangelis - Blade Runner (End Titles) My song pick 10 years ago today: Karussell - Wer Die Rose Ehrt My song pick 11 years ago today: The Delgados - Accus...

From: No Grave But The Sea ; Year: 2017; Genre: Power Metal/Pirate Metal A lot of Alestorm's newest album has been coming up whilst driving, so I'm gonna pick one from it; it must be a sign, right? Anyway, this is a song of the namesake of the band and it's a good one in their normal fun style we all love. Hear Alestorm on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Osiris - War On The Bullshit My song pick 2 years ago today: Triumph - Hard Road My song pick 3 years ago today: AC/DC - Big Guns My song pick 4 years ago today: The Yardbirds - For Your Love My song pick 5 years ago today: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) - Thank You For The Feeling My song pick 6 years ago today: Symphonic Theater of Dreams - The Ministry of Lost Souls My song pick 7 years ago today: R.E.M. - What's the Frequency, Kenneth? My song pick 8 years ago today: Steely Dan - Bodhisattva My song pick 9 years ago today: UFO - Rock Bottom My song pick 10 years ago today: Je...

From: Kindred Spirits ; Year: 2012; Genre: Celtic Folk Metal Kind of odd of me to be picking this song this time of year being that Beltaine is a late spring event, but it just felt like a great song for today. I absolutely love the mix of traditional Celtic music with extreme forms of metal. Hear Twin Fires of Beltíne on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Rush - Tai Shan My song pick 2 years ago today: Jaco Pastorius - Vampira My song pick 3 years ago today: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer My song pick 4 years ago today: Asia - Open Your Eyes My song pick 5 years ago today: Icehouse - Icehouse My song pick 6 years ago today: ABBA - Dum Dum Diddle My song pick 7 years ago today: Gilbert and Sullivan - Major-General's Song My song pick 8 years ago today: Rush - Presto My song pick 9 years ago today: Nirvana - Drain You My song pick 10 years ago today: Amon Amarth - The Pursuit of Vikings My song pick 11 years ago today: Creedence Clearwater Reviva...

From: Blodsvept ; Year: 2013; Genre: Black Metal/Folk Metal Decided to go back and indulge in some more of Finntroll's music. This is the final song from the 2013 release Blodsvept . I have to say I love the mix of folk and classical with their extreme form of metal. Hear Midvinterdraken on YouTube. My song pick 1 year ago today: Jethro Tull - Night in the Wilderness My song pick 2 years ago today: Rodrigo - Concierto de Aranjuez My song pick 3 years ago today: Larry Graham & Graham Central Station - Entrow My song pick 4 years ago today: Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance My song pick 5 years ago today: Genesis - Duchess My song pick 6 years ago today: ABBA - Arrival My song pick 7 year ago today: Barenaked Ladies - The Old Apartment My song pick 8 years ago today: The Rolling Stones - 100 Years Ago My song pick 9 years ago today: Eisbrecher - Mein Blut My song pick 10 years ago today: Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) - Lookin' Out For...

From: Dodgy Bastards ; Year: 2016; Genre: Folk Rock/Hard Rock I was having a fun time with Steeleye Span's newest album and wanted to pick this hard-edged instrumental of the album's namesake. This one really gets you revved up and the blood moving. Hear Dodgy Bastards on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Nirvana - Blew My song pick two years ago today: Faith No More - I Started A Joke My song pick three years ago today: Bobby Lyle - Groove (Ain't No Doubt About It) My song pick four years ago today: Jethro Tull - Nursie My song pick five years ago today: Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb My song pick six years ago today: Steeleye Span - Sligo Maid My song pick seven years ago today: Eddie Money - Gimme Me Some Water   My song pick eight years ago today: Steeleye Span - All Around My Hat My song pick nine years ago today: .38 Special - Fade To Blue My song pick ten years ago today: Jethro Tull - Beltane

From: Wintersmith ; Year: 2013; Genre: Progressive Metal/Folk Metal Funny enough, today a song from this album popped on my playlist randomly; I knew I had my pick for today considering this is day 2 of my " Winter Theme Week ." As with the rest of the album, this, the title track, is based off of the Discworld series, created by Terry Pratchett , mostly the book of the song and album's namesake . Wintersmith is one of the heavier songs on the album and is quite unique in that heavy sound compared to what one normally expects from Steeleye Span; but an incredible song nevertheless. Hear Wintersmith on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Yes - Heart of the Sunrise My song pick two years ago today: The Grass Roots - Lady Pleasure My song pick three years ago today: Ohio Players - Jive Turkey My song pick four years ago today: "Weird Al" Yankovic - Weasel Stomping Day My song pick five years ago today: Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Take...

From: No Grave But The Sea ; Year: 2017; Genre: Power Metal/Folk Metal Just found out the other day about this newest album from everybody's favourite "Pirate Metal" band: Alestorm. One thing's for sure, they're keeping their sound perfectly honed and still not becoming stale in the slightest. Hear No Grave But The Sea on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Antoine Busnois - Gaude Coelestis Domina My song pick two years ago today: Al Di Meola - Love Theme from "Pictures of the Sea" My song pick three years ago today: Bad Medicine - Trespasser My song pick four years ago today: Styx - Man in the Wilderness My song pick five years ago today: Curved Air - Vivaldi My song pick six years ago today: Megadeth - Endgame My song pick seven years ago today: Sirenia - The Other Side My song pick eight years ago today: Jethro Tull - Spiral My song pick nine years ago today: Outerstar - You Love It When It Rains

From: Sunset on the Golden Age ; Year: 2014; Genre: Power Metal/Folk Metal Was thinking about picking another one from Alestorm and their newest album today; I have not picked one from them for a bit now. As with their normal sound, this track is very upbeat and rousing; quite a bit of fun. Hear Walk the Plank on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Sky - Sahara My song pick two years ago today: The Allman Brothers Band - Trouble No More My song pick three years ago today: Simon & Garfunkle - Mrs. Robinson My song pick four years ago today: Rare Earth - Get Ready My song pick five years ago today: Trio of Doom - Continuum My song pick six years ago today: Jethro Tull - Aqualung My song pick seven years ago today: Bill Monroe & the Blue Grass Boys - Wayfaring Stranger My song pick eight years ago today: Billy Squier - In The Dark My song pick nine years ago today: Jethro Tull - Steel Monkey

From: Kindred Spirits ; Year: 2012; Genre: Celtic Folk Metal Dang, I don't know why I haven't revisited this excellent band for a while now... they just blow me away every time I hear them. Who would've thought that traditional Celtic instruments like the fife and bodhrán would be at home is an extreme form of metal? Oh yeah. Hear Lámh Dearg on YouTube. My song pick one year ago today: Bob James - Main Theme From Star Trek: The Motion Picture My song pick two years ago today: Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song My song pick three years ago today: Buddy Holly & The Crickets- It's So Easy My song pick four years ago today: Johnny Cash - My Grandfather's Clock My song pick five years ago today: Ralfe Band - 1500 Years My song pick six years ago today: Jerry Reed - The Telephone My song pick seven years ago today: The Beatles - Penny Lane My song pick eight years ago today: Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) - Green River My song pick nine yea...