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16.6

Primal Fear · 2009

69 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and soaring melodies encapsulate Primal Fear's signature power metal sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady intensity throughout the album
  • relentless energy for workouts
  • soaring melodies for catharsis
  • for headbanging sessions
  • dynamic pacing with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • not suited for quiet moments

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of '16.6', Primal Fear had solidified their place in the power metal scene, following their 2007 album, 'New Religion'. This album came during a phase where they were gaining international recognition, showcasing their evolution while maintaining the aggressive style that fans loved.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· Blind Guardian· Helloween

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead 0:48
  • 2 Riding the Eagle 4:58
  • 3 Six Times Dead (16.6) 4:00
  • 4 Black Rain 6:07
  • 5 Under the Radar 5:26
  • 6 5.0 / Torn 7:13
  • 7 Soar 4:16
  • 8 Killbound 4:13
  • 9 No Smoke Without Fire 4:52
  • 10 Night After Night 5:01
  • 11 Smith & Wesson 4:45
  • 12 The Exorcist 4:47
  • 13 Hands of Time 4:21
  • 14 Cry Havoc 4:00
  • 15 Scream 4:38

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