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.

Batavi (album)

Track listing

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

References

2012 albums

Heidevolk albums

Napalm Records albums

Batavi (album)