A Knight at the Opera
Nanowar of Steel · 2014
62 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal
A playful blend of heavy metal and comedic storytelling, weaving epic tales with tongue-in-cheek humor and powerful riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tricycles of Steel — This track exemplifies the band's signature humor by juxtaposing the mundane image of tricycles with heavy metal bravado, creating an amusing contrast that resonates throughout the album.
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Metal — A celebratory anthem about the genre itself, this track encapsulates the essence of heavy metal while incorporating comedic elements that make it a standout.
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Feudalesimo e libertà — This song combines medieval themes with a modern twist, showcasing the band's clever lyricism and ability to blend historical references with humor in a memorable way.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical narratives with humor
- dynamic journey with peaks
- whimsical charm throughout listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- for playful gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, somber themes
- avoid theatrical or comedic elements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, A Knight at the Opera is Nanowar of Steel's third studio album, following their 2010 release, Italian Folk Metal. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique niche within the comedy rock and power metal genres, gaining a dedicated fanbase for their humorous take on traditional metal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steel Panther· Alestorm· DragonForce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Knight at the Opera 3:27
- 2 Tricycles of Steel 3:30
- 3 Metal 3:26
- 4 To Kill the Dragon You Need a Sword 1:47
- 5 Fight the Dragon for the Village 3:50
- 6 Poser 4:34
- 7 Giorgio Mastrota (The Keeper of Inox Steel) 4:11
- 8 King 4:03
- 9 Power of the Power, Pt. 2 / Cила Силы Большего Меча (Potentia magni gladi Советам) 1:36
- 10 The Number of the Bitch 4:27
- 11 Il cacciatore della notte 3:11
- 12 Feudalesimo e libertà 5:06
- 13 True Metal of Steel 3:45
- 14 Schwanzwald 3:48
- 15 El campo de nabos 3:48
- 16 Kitograd 3:48
- 17 Хуйзбекистан 3:48
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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