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Forged from the legendary Germanic saga of the Nibelungenlied, this album hammers the story of dragons, treachery, vengeance, and cursed gold into a fierce onslaught of crushing riffs and dark, cinematic soundscapes.

Each song unfolds as a chapter of the legend — from Siegfried’s blood-soaked ascent, to Brunhild’s burning fury, and the final, fire-lit fall of kings. Fusing doom-heavy atmospheres with the speed and bite of thrash, Ratlehole breathes new life into the myth through raw, searing vocals, relentless drums, and towering guitars that resonate with both unyielding power and tragic beauty.

• Chapter 1 – The Curse Begins (live)
  The gold of the Rhine is stolen by Alberich, who forges a cursed ring. In doing so, he renounces love and unleashes a dark fate upon gods and mortals alike.

• Chapter 2 – Dragonblood (live)
  Siegfried slays the mighty dragon Fafnir and bathes in its blood, gaining near invincibility. Yet a single vulnerable spot remains…
• Chapter 3 – Veiled in Shadows (live) 
  Armed with the cursed ring and a cloak of invisibility, Siegfried enters a world of deception, illusion, and hidden motives.

• Chapter  4 – Blood and Betrayal (live) 
  In the saga, power and greed poison the Burgundian court. Hagen and the royal brothers plot in secret, breaking oaths and betraying Siegfried’s trust. At a feast, loyalty turns to lies and violence, and the seeds of Siegfried’s downfall are sown.

• Chapter 5 – Marked for Death (Coming soon)In the Nibelung Saga, Hagen discovers Siegfried’s only weakness — a single spot on his back left unprotected. Deception and false loyalty lead Siegfried into a fatal trap. Marked by betrayal, the hero’s doom is sealed, and the path toward tragedy cannot be undone.

• Chapter 6 – Firebound Vows (Coming soon)
  Brünnhilde, heartbroken and enraged, forges an oath of vengeance. Love turns to wrath as the ring drives all toward ruin.

• Chapter 7 – The Hunt of Death (Coming soon)
  Hagen plots Siegfried’s assassination during a royal hunt. Steel, treachery, and fate collide in the forest.

• Chapter 8 – Funeral of the Hero (Coming soon)
  Siegfried falls. A haunting dirge echoes across kingdoms. The hero is dead—but his legacy is not buried.

• Chapter 9 – Twilight of the Gods (Coming soon)
  The curse reaches its climax. Brünnhilde sacrifices herself and returns the ring to the Rhine, bringing the gods’ world to an end.
• Chapter 10 – The Last Flame (Coming soon)
  In the ashes of destruction, a final spark of truth remains. Is it rebirth—or only the memory of what was lost?

The Nine Omens of Anár is a concept album that fuses dark mythology, Celtic influences, and epic power metal into a single, cohesive saga. With this work, RATLEHOLE deliver an album that is at once heavy, atmospheric, and rich with storytelling.

The Nine Omens of Anár tells a tale of rise, betrayal, and the inevitable downfall of a realm ensnared by ancient omens. Each act brings the end closer, until only legends remain to speak of the kingdom and its fallen.

• Omen ONE: Ashes Upon the Shore
  It begins on the storm-lashed shores of Anár. Here lie the ashes of fallen warriors — their names forgotten, their souls unrested. A whisper in the wind foretells that ancient sins will return to these shores.
• Omen TWO: The Tongue That Spoke in Stone
  Deep within the land stands an ancient stone, carved with words long lost to time. A seeker discovers it — and the knowledge awakened within unleashes a prophecy that will seal Anár’s fate.
• Omen THREE: A Crown of Antlers
  The prophecy demands a new leader: a young warrior rises to face the trial to bear the crown of antlers. But with the crown comes not only power, but madness and sacrifice.
• Omen FOUR: Beneath the Weeping Tree
  Beneath an ancient weeping tree, the chosen one swears loyalty and love. Yet old promises shatter as the dark power of the omens isolates him. In a moment of silence, love fades — and only the tree keeps the secret.
• Omen FIVE: The Black Bard of Ulster
  A banished bard returns. With songs woven with hidden truths, he exposes lies, betrayal, and forbidden pacts. His music shakes the courts of Anár — a king falls, and chaos erupts.
• Omen SIX: Where the Ravens Gather Flame
  Ravens gather over the battlefields — an ominous sign. The people of Anár prepare for war. Fire lights the skies as brother turns against brother and the land is consumed by flames.
• Omen SEVEN: The Hollow Throne
  Amid the ruins stands an empty throne. No heir dares to claim it. Powerless lords fight over ashes, while the few survivors realize: no ruler will ever save Anár.
• Omen EIGHT: The Mourning Bell of Anár
  Anár’s bell tolls one final time. Its sound carries mourning through abandoned towns and burning fields. The people understand: the eighth omen is fulfilled, and the final fall is near.
• Omen NINE: Anár’s End
  The final battle begins. Nine chosen ones — warriors, seers, traitors — step forward to seal the end. One by one they fall. With the last strike, the bell falls silent, the throne shatters — and Anár sinks into silence.