In Memoriam (2023)

In Memoriam album cover

About

In Memoriam is a covers album BURNING SHADOWS. This special project serves as a heartfelt tribute to their former vocalist from 2009 to 2021, Tom Davy, who passed away in November 2023. The album features a collection of unreleased covers of songs by ICED EARTH, BLIND GUARDIAN, HAMMERFALL, MANOWAR, GAMMA RAY, and SABATON, recorded over the years while Tom was an integral part of the band.

In Memoriam is a poignant homage to Tom Davy’s legacy, showcasing his vocal prowess. Among the highlights are previously unreleased tracks that offer a glimpse into BURNING SHADOWS’s musical journey. ICED EARTH’s “The Hunter” was recorded during the Gather, Darkness! recording sessions in 2011, while GAMMA RAY’s “Somewhere Out in Space” was captured during the Truth in Legend recording sessions in 2016. BLIND GUARDIAN’s “Born in a Mourning Hall” was originally recorded for “The Imaginations Song Contest,” which prompted BLIND GUARDIAN guitarist André Olbrich to exclaim “These guys love speed metal!” Other covers were recorded during The Last One to Fall EP sessions between the two aforementioned albums.

The closing track, SABATON’s “The Carolean’s Prayer,” was chosen by Tom himself as a one-off cover in 2016. It was finished in late 2023 after the band learned of Tom’s passing. Despite not speaking Swedish, Tom passionately recorded the Swedish chorus as well as expertly harmonizing it, leaving a lasting imprint on the final piece. Chris Dagenhart, former BURNING SHADOWS bassist and longtime friend of Tom, was recruited to provide the bassline for Tom’s final song to be completed.

In Memoriam Lineup

Tom Davy: Lead Vocals
Tim Regan: Rhythm Guitar, Bass
David Spencer: Drums, Vocals
Aaron El-Zeftawy: Bass (Track 3)
Greg Jones: Lead Guitar (Tracks 1 & 8)
Chris Dagenhart: Bass (Tracks 1 & 9)

Tracks

    1. Somewhere Out in Space [GAMMA RAY cover]
    2. The Hunter [ICED EARTH cover]
    3. Born in a Mourning Hall [BLIND GUARDIAN cover]
    4. Legacy of Kings [HAMMERFALL cover]
    5. Dreamland [HAMMERFALL cover]
    6. Dragon’s Child [ICED EARTH cover]
    7. Ten Thousand Strong [ICED EARTH cover]
    8. Battle Hymn [MANOWAR cover]
    9. The Carolean’s Prayer [SABATON cover]

Notes

Recorded at the Halls of Glory, Columbia, MD.
Tracks 3-9 engineered, mixed, & mastered by Tim Regan.
Produced by Tim Regan & Burning Shadows.