Batavi (album)

Batavi is the fourth full-length album by the Dutch pagan / Viking / folk metal band Heidevolk. It was released on March 2, 2012 through Napalm Records. The album's title and album's theme are reference to the Batavi (Germanic tribe).

Batavi is a concept album that deals with the early history of the Batavian tribe: from its beginnings to its daring revolt against one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. Set against the backdrop of war, alliances, intrigue, and betrayal, the nine songs relate the struggles of a people needing to redefine themselves in order to survive this turbulent time.

Personnel

 * Joost Vellenknotscher - drums
 * Rowan Roodbaert - bass
 * Mark Splintervuyscht - vocals
 * Reamon Bomenbreker - guitars
 * Joris den Boghtdrincker - vocals
 * Kevin Vruchtbaert - guitars

Guest musicians

 * Irma Vos - violin
 * Corinna Tenbuss - flute

Production

 * Klaas Lageveen - artwork
 * Awik Balaian - artwork
 * Nico Van Montfort - engineering
 * Jonas Kjellgren - mastering
 * Peter Tägtgren - mixing