"Ride Darkhorse, Ride" is the first single by Canadian power metal band 3 Inches of Blood. It was released on May 5, 2003 by Megarock Records. "Onward to Valhalla '03" and "Tonight we Rejoice '03" are re-recordings of songs from the band's debut EP, Sect of the White Worm. The cover art was illustrated by Martin McKenna and derives from a gamebook entitled Legend of the Shadow Warriors, by Stephen Hand.

"Ride Darkhorse, Ride"
Single by 3 Inches of Blood
from the album Battlecry Under a Wintersun
ReleasedMay 5, 2003
Recorded2002
GenreHeavy metal
Power metal
Length9:10
LabelMegarock Records
Songwriter(s)Jamie Hooper, Sunny Dhak, Bobby Froese, Rich Trawick, and Geoff Trawick
Producer(s)Jesse Gander
3 Inches of Blood singles chronology
"Ride Darkhorse, Ride"
(2003)
"Destroy the Orcs"
(2003)

Track listing

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  1. "Ride Darkhorse, Ride" – 3:27
  2. "Onward to Valhalla '03" – 3:09
  3. "Tonight We Rejoice '03" – 2:33

Legacy

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"Ride Darkhorse, Ride" was re-recorded two years later for inclusion on the band's second studio album, Advance and Vanquish, though it ultimately was not featured in the finalized track listing. This re-recorded version has yet to be released.

Personnel

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