Kingdom of the Khazars by Tierra Krieg is a conceptual metal opera blends classic power metal, blistering blackened death, and crushing doom with authentic Central Asian folk instruments.
Set between the 7th and 10th centuries, the album resurrects the forgotten Khazar Empire—a powerful Turkic state that controlled the Silk Road, stood as a shield against the Arab Caliphates, and in a fascinating historical twist, officially converted to Judaism.
The album’s epic story arc guides you through the complete rise and fall of this lost empire across three distinct acts. You’ll experience the brutal early wars for survival, dive deeply into their vibrant multi-religious society and secretive “double kingship,” and finally witness the apocalyptic destruction of their capital city by the Kievan Rus in 965 A.D. Listen front-to-back, follow along with the lyrics, and join the Khazar horde to experience a historical legacy resurrected in heavy metal!
