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==== Keep the Wolves at Bay ====

Rod Aylesworth, the band's keyboardist, wrote a ~~greater~~ portion of this album. As a student of Scandinavian studies, he insisted on more Norse-inspired theming for the songs and concept art—this can be seen on the album cover as a lone rider (a warrior actually named "Chorbo" in the canon established roughly by liner notes) standing against the wolf Fenrir, inaccurately cited in the liner notes as a being in Norse mythology that is destined to consume the world during ragnarök.

Rod Aylesworth, the band's keyboardist, wrote a significant portion of this album. As a student of Scandinavian studies, he insisted on more Norse-inspired theming for the songs and concept art—this can be seen on the album cover as a lone rider (a warrior actually named "Chorbo" in the canon established roughly by liner notes) standing against the wolf Fenrir, inaccurately cited in the liner notes as a being in Norse mythology that is destined to consume the world during ragnarök.

Despite the ambition behind the album, it was almost universally panned by critics. While Aylesworth characterized the album as "ahead of its time", heavy metal fans of the day received the album poorly. It ultimately sold less than a hundred thousand copies but today is considered a fan favorite, and even attracted a mildly positive review by David St. Hubbins of Spın̈al Tap in an offhand comment made during a magazine interview.

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=== Work with Rick James ===

[[File:Throwing down.jpg|thumb|Album cover]]

Chorbo once shared a photo studio with Rick James. While Chorbo was in the studio shooting their album cover for the ~~single~~ Warlock Nights, James had booked an adjacent studio to shoot the album cover for the album “Throwin’ Down”, but shortly after arrival one of James’ entourage had his Jheri-curl catch fire, requiring the studio to be fumigated. Chorbo welcomed James with open arms and James ended up with a barbarian-themed album cover.

Chorbo once shared a photo studio with Rick James. While Chorbo was in the studio shooting their album cover for the unfinished album Warlock Nights, James had booked an adjacent studio to shoot the album cover for the album “Throwin’ Down”, but shortly after arrival one of James’ entourage had his Jheri-curl catch fire, requiring the studio to be fumigated. Chorbo welcomed James with open arms and James ended up with a barbarian-themed album cover.

=== Definition of "Chorbo" ===

"Chorbo" also means "summer romance" in Iberian Spanish. The operator of Chorbo's Facebook page, Don Frumpton, released a statement:

"Chorbo" also means "summer romance" in Iberian Spanish. The operator of Chorbo's Facebook page, guitarist Don Frumpton, released a statement:

One of our fans in Spain told us that Chorbo in Spanish means “summer fling”. Well let me tell you what it means in the UK: no compromises heavy metal that is true to its roots even after 45 years.

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=== Liner note continuity ===

[[File:Skull mountain liner.jpg|thumb|Night on Skull Mountain liner notes]]

In the liner notes of ''Night on Skull Mountain'', the following liner notes establish that the album is the story of an actual warrior named Chorbo:

In the mists of time, in the days of yore, a small kingdom was beset on all sides by goblin hordes. Towns were pillaged, men were set aflame, women and children were stolen and carried to an unspeakable fate.

Until one day, when it seemed like the never-ending night was at its darkest, a lone man came down from the mountains and turned the tide of war: Chorbo. Armed with nothing but his legendary strength and an axe, Chorbo takes on the goblin hordes singlehandedly.

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Later, in the notes for ''Keep the Wolves at Bay'', the following passage continues Chorbo's adventures:

In the ancient scrolls in the cold northern Viking kingdoms, there is a prophecy that foretells Ragnarök, the Twilight of the Gods. It is said that the giant wolf Fenrir will break free from his magical bonds and devour the world.

The arrival of Ragnarök was heralded by three consecutive winters, and the stars disappeared from the sky. A great earthquake then freed Fenrir and he arrived unto Midgard with great awe and terror by all who saw him, and he said to them: "Behold and fear me, for I am the world-devouring wolf Fenrir!"

But there is one thing Fenrir never counted on: Chorbo. In open defiance of the Norns, armed with his legendary strength and mighty axe, Chorbo will challenge the world-devouring wolf in single combat. Can Chorbo save not only the kingdom, but the entire world?

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 ==== Keep the Wolves at Bay ====
-Rod Aylesworth, the band's keyboardist, wrote a greater portion of this album. As a student of Scandinavian studies, he insisted on more Norse-inspired theming for the songs and concept art—this can be seen on the album cover as a lone rider (a warrior actually named "Chorbo" in the canon established roughly by liner notes) standing against the wolf Fenrir, inaccurately cited in the liner notes as a being in Norse mythology that is destined to consume the world during ragnarök.
+Rod Aylesworth, the band's keyboardist, wrote a significant portion of this album. As a student of Scandinavian studies, he insisted on more Norse-inspired theming for the songs and concept art—this can be seen on the album cover as a lone rider (a warrior actually named "Chorbo" in the canon established roughly by liner notes) standing against the wolf Fenrir, inaccurately cited in the liner notes as a being in Norse mythology that is destined to consume the world during ragnarök.
 Despite the ambition behind the album, it was almost universally panned by critics. While Aylesworth characterized the album as "ahead of its time", heavy metal fans of the day received the album poorly. It ultimately sold less than a hundred thousand copies but today is considered a fan favorite, and even attracted a mildly positive review by David St. Hubbins of Spın̈al Tap in an offhand comment made during a magazine interview.
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 === Work with Rick James ===
 [[File:Throwing down.jpg|thumb|Album cover]]
-Chorbo once shared a photo studio with Rick James. While Chorbo was in the studio shooting their album cover for the single Warlock Nights, James had booked an adjacent studio to shoot the album cover for the album “Throwin’ Down”, but shortly after arrival one of James’ entourage had his Jheri-curl catch fire, requiring the studio to be fumigated. Chorbo welcomed James with open arms and James ended up with a barbarian-themed album cover.
+Chorbo once shared a photo studio with Rick James. While Chorbo was in the studio shooting their album cover for the unfinished album Warlock Nights, James had booked an adjacent studio to shoot the album cover for the album “Throwin’ Down”, but shortly after arrival one of James’ entourage had his Jheri-curl catch fire, requiring the studio to be fumigated. Chorbo welcomed James with open arms and James ended up with a barbarian-themed album cover.
 === Definition of "Chorbo" ===
-"Chorbo" also means "summer romance" in Iberian Spanish. The operator of Chorbo's Facebook page, Don Frumpton, released a statement:
+"Chorbo" also means "summer romance" in Iberian Spanish. The operator of Chorbo's Facebook page, guitarist Don Frumpton, released a statement:
 <blockquote>
 One of our fans in Spain told us that Chorbo in Spanish means “summer fling”. Well let me tell you what it means in the UK: no compromises heavy metal that is true to its roots even after 45 years.
+</blockquote>
+=== Liner note continuity ===
+[[File:Skull mountain liner.jpg|thumb|Night on Skull Mountain liner notes]]
+In the liner notes of ''Night on Skull Mountain'', the following liner notes establish that the album is the story of an actual warrior named Chorbo:
+<blockquote>
+In the mists of time, in the days of yore, a small kingdom was beset on all sides by goblin hordes. Towns were pillaged, men were set aflame, women and children were stolen and carried to an unspeakable fate.
+Until one day, when it seemed like the never-ending night was at its darkest, a lone man came down from the mountains and turned the tide of war: Chorbo. Armed with nothing but his legendary strength and an axe, Chorbo takes on the goblin hordes singlehandedly.
+</blockquote>
+Later, in the notes for ''Keep the Wolves at Bay'', the following passage continues Chorbo's adventures:
+<blockquote>
+In the ancient scrolls in the cold northern Viking kingdoms, there is a prophecy that foretells Ragnarök, the Twilight of the Gods. It is said that the giant wolf Fenrir will break free from his magical bonds and devour the world.
+The arrival of Ragnarök was heralded by three consecutive winters, and the stars disappeared from the sky. A great earthquake then freed Fenrir and he arrived unto Midgard with great awe and terror by all who saw him, and he said to them: "Behold and fear me, for I am the world-devouring wolf Fenrir!"
+But there is one thing Fenrir never counted on: Chorbo. In open defiance of the Norns, armed with his legendary strength and mighty axe, Chorbo will challenge the world-devouring wolf in single combat. Can Chorbo save not only the kingdom, but the entire world?
 </blockquote>
 [[Category:Bands]]

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