Balrog Balrogs (/ ˈbælrɒɡ / ⓘ) are a species of powerful demonic monsters in J. R. R. Tolkien 's Middle-earth. One first appeared in print in his high-fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings, …

"Balrog" was the name of a masked Spaniard who made his debut as the second boss in the original Japanese version of Street Fighter II. However, when the game was localized in the …

Aug 1, 2025 · Balrogs, also called Valaraukar, were originally Ainur created by Ilúvatar, probably those who joined Melkor during his discordance in the Music of the Ainur. After entering into …

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.

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.

We also cover Glorfindel's epic fight with a balrog, and how Durin's Bane reached Moria. We also cover common balrog questions like: how many balrogs were there?

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 …

Nov 1, 2025 · 2004, post on newsgroup, alt.sex.bondage: What was released was a demon, a balrog of pure sexual energy which had been denied for too long. 2004, post on newsgroup, …

Balrogs are Maiar, or primeval spirits, that Morgoth, the Dark Lord of the First Age of Middle-earth, seduced to his service. They assumed a physical form while in Middle-earth that was powerful …

May 12, 2021 · So, at their core, Balrogs are literally spiritual demons of terror that physically manifest as gigantic, demonic monsters. It's this spiritual dimension that makes Balrogs so …