A Night at the Opera
Blind Guardian · 2002
70 min · 11 tracks · power metal · speed metal
Epic orchestration and intricate melodies collide with powerful vocals, crafting a grand narrative experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- grand narrative unfolding gradually
- epic climaxes rewarding patience
- immersive storytelling through music
- intense emotional peaks and valleys
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'A Night at the Opera' is Blind Guardian's first studio album in four years, following their acclaimed 'Nightfall in Middle-Earth'. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, integrating more orchestral elements and complex arrangements, reflecting their growing ambition as a power metal band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Iced Earth· DragonForce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Precious Jerusalem 6:22
- 2 Battlefield 5:37
- 3 Under the Ice 5:44
- 4 Sadly Sings Destiny 6:04
- 5 The Maiden and the Minstrel Knight 5:30
- 6 Wait for an Answer 6:30
- 7 The Soulforged 5:18
- 8 Age of False Innocence 6:05
- 9 Punishment Divine 5:45
- 10 And Then There Was Silence 14:07
- 11 Mies del dolor 3:39
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