There’s something different about you, you’re afraid

I think there must be something wrong with me Linus

What is this, what is this place

The Lonely Tree Corecore Motivation

The Lonely Tree Corecore

"you are all the things wrong with you" bedroom - in my head

Father2006 - Reflection (Vaas speech)

theres something inside me n i dont know what it is. x stars will fall

im sorry that on that day no one was there to lift you up into their arms the way you lifted others…

pennywise fatty loser x cities aviv - not that i'm anywhere slowed

The Ring Bearer: Shadows Through Hollow Night is an epic metal concept album that retells Book 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring through soaring power metal anthems, dark alt-metal intensity, and touches of folk-metal warmth.

Across more than a dozen chapters, the album blends thundering riffs, symphonic layers, and spoken-word narration to carry the listener from the forging of the One Ring to Frodo’s first steps beyond the Shire. Triumphant choruses and galloping guitars echo the battles of Elves and Men, while ominous dirges and whispered invocations embody the Ring’s corruption and the terror of the Nazgûl.

Moments of light break through, Shire folk songs, Bombadil’s playful chants, and heartfelt oaths of friendship, before plunging back into shadows of pursuit and despair. The result is a cinematic metal saga, equal parts mythic and personal: a reimagining of Tolkien’s tale through the lens of power, struggle, and hope.

Step into the road, where metal meets myth, and shadows fall across hollow night.

This is an interpretation of Middle-earth’s story, a personal journey told through music. While shaped with the help of AI tools, every word and vision was guided by human creativity, refined to bring this world to life.

This project is an unofficial, non-commercial fan work created purely out of admiration for the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. It is not licensed, approved, or endorsed by the Tolkien Estate, Harper Collins publishers, Middle-earth Enterprises, Warner Bros., Amazon Studios, or any other rights holder. All characters, names, locations, languages, and quotations from The Lord of the Rings are the intellectual property of the Tolkien Estate and its licensees. This work makes transformative use of those elements for artistic, educational, and tribute purposes. No claim of ownership is made, and no infringement is intended. This project is shared free of charge, with no monetization enabled, and will never be sold, streamed commercially, or used for profit. Listeners are encouraged to support the official books, films, and licensed adaptations.

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