The Balrog of Moria used a flaming sword ("From out of the shadow a red sword leapt flaming") and a many-thonged whip that "whined and cracked" in its battle with Gandalf.

The Balrog is a final boss in the 1994 SNES game J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Volume 1 that the player has to defeat before exiting the Mines of Moria and to the end of the game.

Jan 27, 2025 · The Balrog is the most powerful magical power available to both Mordor and Isengard faction, and is faced as a boss in the Good Campaign. Visual appearance follows the movie version.

Nov 2, 2022 · Alongside Orcs, dragons, and Ents, the Balrog is one of the most memorable fantasy creatures glimpsed in The Lord of the Rings. A demonic, fiery beast wielding a whip of flame, the Balrog infamously catches the Fellowship …

Jul 25, 2022 · What is a Balrog? History, powers, and famous Balrogs throughout history, plus a look at the one Gandalf faced in The Lord of the Rings.

Gothmog was the primary Lord of Balrogs during the First Age, and the greatest Balrog ever to walk Middle-earth. He was High-captain of Angband, being Morgoth's front-line lieutenant as well as one of his most important servants.

Oct 7, 2024 · Prime Video's The Rings of Power has brought back the Balrog of The Lord of the Rings, an ancient creature with a dark history that predates the creation of Midde-earth.

May 12, 2021 · It doesn't matter if you're reading or watching, the fiery presence of the demon of Moria is palpable from the first moment it enters the story. The Balrog in "The Fellowship of the Ring" is ...

Today, we dive into the history of the Balrogs - from their origins as maiar, to becoming demons who served Morgoth, to their many deeds of the First Age. W...

A Balrog features in King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard 's 2017 album Murder of the Universe (2017) as a giant reanimated monster. Songwriter Stu Mackenzie explained: "It might not be the Balrog from Middle Earth, but he is a sort of fire demon."