Heavy Armour and Shield

by Squire

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rdaigo Truly makes you feel as if you are sheathing your chipped and beaten sword, kneeling at the gates of an enemy stronghold. In your final moments you see the cavalry arrive, and you know that you have been instrumental in the triumph of this day. Favorite track: An Old Enemy.

Mr Black & White What an absolutely beautifully crafted album! I find myself getting lost in its melodic melancholy sway. I feel as I'm almost transported back to an ancient time where I am a lonesome squire trying to find my way in this miserable world.

Thank you so much for a fantastic album! Favorite track: An Old Enemy.

Kevin Boyle Great debut from Squire. Really scratches the medieval itch well. Covers all the bases from minimal ambient to majestic battle march. Get this in your collection immediately. Favorite track: Lance Formation.

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	1.	Intro: Opening of the Gates 02:54
	2.	Herttua Kultakypärä 03:02
	3.	An Old Enemy 05:25
	4.	The Retinue 02:55
	5.	Lance Formation 10:12
	6.	Bloodstained Surcoats 04:08

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This first demo of Squire is about the Land of Chivalry and unshakeable faith in oneself. Recorded unprofessionally in MMXXIII. Besides a few samples everything played with Roland JV-30.

Limited vanguard self-release dubbed tape released in June 2023.
Second edition released by Dale of Shadows on August 4, 2023. daleofshadows.bandcamp.com/album/lrdxn46-squire-heavy-armour-and-shield
Collector's edition CD released by Lonesome Knight Records on February 14, 2024. lonesomeknightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lkr010-heavy-armour-and-shield-collectors-edition

Cover art: Wolfram von Eschenbach by Master of the Codex Manesse (ca. 1305–1315)

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released May 18, 2023

Hails to Noora, Oula and Sami for fighting in the front rank.

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Squire Lapland, Finland

Old school medieval dungeon synth for warriors interested in questing, great helms and looking down on peasants.

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