''Nocturnal Symphony'' was the

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recorded with his friends as a showcase for his talents to attract a record deal under the

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Firewind history page, Cited 1 April 2008 The album has two unofficial covers which have proved to be the most recognisable, seeing as there are only 500 copies of the album and the original and official album cover.

Track listing

# "Intro" – 0:37 # "Down" – 4:22 # "I'm Not Kind" – 4:44 # "Promised Land" – 5:31 # "Inside" – 6:09 # "Beneath the Eclipsed Moon" (instrumental) – 3:17 # "Lost Dream" – 6:30 # "Distant Thoughts" – 5:15 # "Speed of Terror" – 4:31 # "Nocturnal Symphony" (instrumental) – 4:30

Personnel

*Brandon Pender – vocals *

– guitars, bass * Matt Scurfield – drums

References

{{Authority control Firewind albums 1998 albums