Angels Never Die cover

Angels Never Die

Doro · 1993

53 min · 12 tracks · traditional heavy metal

A powerful blend of traditional heavy metal and emotive balladry, showcasing Doro's fierce vocals and lyrical vulnerability.

Why this album works

'Angels Never Die' was significant for its chart performance, reaching the top of the German charts and solidifying Doro’s status within the heavy metal scene. The album is notable for its mix of hard-hitting tracks and heartfelt ballads, influencing many female metal artists who followed in her footsteps.
Best for
steady mid-tempo emotional exploration cathartic moments of vulnerability empowering anthems for resilience
Context
Released in 1993, 'Angels Never Die' marked Doro's third studio album, following the commercial success of 'True as Steel' (1986) and her emergence as a leading female figure in heavy metal. At this point in her career, she had solidified her reputation as the 'Metal Queen' after transitioning from Warlock to a solo artist, further defining her sound and identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Marty Friedman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eye on You 3:06
  • 2 Bad Blood 4:09
  • 3 Last Day of My Life Standout 5:33
  • 4 Born to Bleed Standout 4:24
  • 5 Cryin' Standout 3:55
  • 6 You Ain't Lived 4:04
  • 7 So Alone Together 5:41
  • 8 All I Want 3:44
  • 9 Enough for You 5:03
  • 10 Heaven With You 4:50
  • 11 Don't Go 5:43
  • 12 Alles ist gut 3:35

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