Named after Tolkien‘s blue sorcerer, Alatar is a heavy metal group formed by German maniacs Tobias Stork and Gordon Overkill. The two have been active in various bands for more than two decades – and they’ve been friends just as long.

Alatar’s music combines the epic appeal of Iron Maiden, Manilla Road, and Cloven Hoof with a nice dose of obscure oddity and occasional speed metal erruptions. ... more