''Llanto De Un Héroe'' ("Cry Of A Hero") is an album by the

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, and the first one featuring Víctor García as the lead vocals. The lyrics talk about epic themes, such as

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Track listing

* All songs by Alberto Rionda, Except 3 and 11 Víctor García # "Intro" 01:48 # " Torquemada" 06:26 # "Por Mi Libertad" ("For My Freedom") 06:06 # " Pelayo" 07:16 # "Vientos Del Sur" ("South Winds") 06:54 # "Polvo, Sudor Y Sangre" ("Dust, Sweat and Blood") 01:05 # " Cid" 05:11 # "¿Dias De Gloria...?" ("Days Of Glory...?") 06:01 # "No Pidas Que Crea En Ti" ("Don't Ask Me To Believe In You") 05:06 # "Cambaral" 06:07 # "Aquí Estaré" ("Here I'll Be") 05:27 # "Llanto De Un Héroe" ("Cry Of A Hero") 05:04

Credits

* Víctor García - lead vocals, backing vocals * Alberto Rionda - lead guitar, keyboards * Rodrigo García - rhythm guitar * Francisco Fidalgo - bass * Alberto Ardines - drums

Collaborations

* Fernando Arias - percussions * Xuacu Amieva - flutes

Production

* Raul Alonso - box cover art * Ricardo Menéndez - graphic design * Panci Calvo - photography * Tim Young - mastering {{DEFAULTSORT:Llanto De Un Heroe Avalanch albums 1999 albums