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A Knight at the Opera

Nanowar of Steel · 2014

62 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · comedy rock

An audacious blend of heavy metal and comedy, filled with theatrical narratives and whimsical charm.

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 want

  • prefer serious, somber themes
  • avoid theatrical or comedic elements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'A Knight at the Opera' is Nanowar of Steel's third studio album, following their breakout effort 'Into the Power of Night'. At this point, the band had solidified their unique niche within the comedy metal genre, gaining a dedicated fanbase while continuing to explore humorous themes through their music.
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