Christopher Lee Throws the Horns for His New Album

If you read Screamstress then you know any time I can post videos of Christopher Lee singing I will. Well, the horror icon and veteran actor will be releasing a ’symphonic metal’ album, Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross on March 15.

“The story of King Charlemagne, First Holy Roman Emperor, acted and sung by the legendary actor Christopher Lee. Sir Christopher is the highest grossing actor of all time, with cinematic milestones such as “Lord Of The Rings”, “Star Wars”, “The Man with the Golden Gun” and “Dracula”, amongst over 280 movies – and still counting!

The Carandinis, Lee’s maternal ancestors, were given the right to bear the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire by the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. Through his Carandini ancestors, Christopher Lee has a direct link to Charlemagne, and has decided for the first time in his life to pay homage to his distinguished ancestor, who is credited as “The Father of Europe”

The concept album features original words/lyrics and is being composed by Marco Sabiu who is best known for collaborating with musicians like Kyle Minogue, Pavarotti and one of my favorites Ennio Morricone. Expect “a full orchestra, heavy metal musicians, choir and special guest vocalists bring the legend of Charlemagne to life.” I’m sold!!!

Check out the official website and follow the album on Twitter. Four audio samples have been released and you can bask in their glory below.