Formed in 1984 in Krefeld, Germany, Blind Guardian stands as a cornerstone of European power metal. Driven by Hansi Kürsch’s commanding vocals and André Olbrich’s intricate songwriting, the band crafts a dense, epic world inspired by fantasy, mythology and literature.

Throughout the 1990s, cult albums — Somewhere Far Beyond, Imaginations from the Other Side, Nightfall in Middle-Earth — blended speed, soaring melodies and ambitious orchestrations. Massive choirs, fiery guitars and long-form storytelling: the Blind Guardian signature is unmistakable.

Renowned for artistic rigor, the band also thrives on stage, where devoted fans chant every chorus like an anthem. That live fervor, paired with meticulous writing, has made Blind Guardian a lasting reference in epic, melodic metal.

On MusikMachine, you’ll find a band badge and an official embroidered patch featuring the iconic Tales from the Twilight World artwork. Ready to venture further? Browse our Power / Symphonic Metal selection and dive into related worlds with Nightwish, HammerFall, or Helloween.