Yesterday we asked you on Facebook for your favourite metal songs that are lyrically based on JRR Tolkien’s works. We have now made a selection, limiting ourselves to songs that largely fit stylistically with the primary focus of our blog. Nevertheless, we would like to thank you for every single contribution – from Led Zeppelin to Running Wild!

Heathen Kings – In the Hall of the Kings

Morgana Lefay – To Isengard

Blind Guardian – Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)

Bob Catley – The Fellowship

Cruachan – The Fall of Gondolin

Brocas Helm – Helm’s Deep

Summoning – The Passing of the Grey Company

Blind Guardian – The Bard’s Song – The Hobbit

Battleroar – Dragonhelm

Forefather – The Downfallen

Keys of Orthanc – Shards of Narcil

Black Sabbath – The Wizard

Cirith Ungol – Cirith Ungol

Númenor – Feanor

Blind Guardian – Lord of the Rings