At 91, Saruman from 'Lord of the Rings' will release heavy metal album

When are you too old to do anything? English actor Christopher Lee, who is a young 90-year-old gentleman, has just announced that he will release his newest heavy metal album! That's right, the famous Saruman of the folklore trilogy "Lord of the Rings", including the latest movie "The Hobbit", confirmed the arrival of "Charlemagne: The Omens Of Death" on the 27th of this month.

The description of the work published on the actor's official website reads as follows: “Christopher Lee, the legendary movie star (who played roles in“ Lord of the Rings ”, “ Star Wars ”, “ Dracula ”and“ 007 Against Man with the Golden Gun ”) is releasing their first 100% heavy metal album called“ Charlemagne: The Omens Of Death ”on their 91st birthday”.

Image Source: Press Release / CharlemagneProductionsThe responsible for the musical quality of Lee's work is Richie Faulkner, the guitarist for Judas Priest, who was responsible for making all the arrangements for the new album. Remember that this is not the first, but the second album released by the metalworker actor. Three years ago, he released the album "Charlemagne", and Christopher has also collaborated with records of the bands Rhapsody of Fire and Manowar.

If you're curious to hear a little of the new album, just go to the band's official page and listen to some excerpts from the powerful songs. A fan of the genre should enjoy the heavy guitar riffs and creepy vocals made by Christopher Lee himself. Who wouldn't like to go to a heavy metal show starring the baddest wizard in Middle Earth?