Ballads of a Hangman
Grave Digger · 2009
54 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · power metal
Melodic heavy metal anthems intertwine with darkly poetic lyrics and powerful vocal performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo melodic flow
- darkly poetic lyrical themes
- engaging narrative through tracks
- reflective moments of introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike consistent pacing
- prefer upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 'Ballads of a Hangman' marked Grave Digger's return to form after a brief hiatus, following their 2005 album 'The Grave Digger'. The band was reestablishing their presence in the heavy metal scene, showcasing a blend of classic power metal elements with contemporary themes. This album solidified their legacy as stalwarts of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Helloween· Iced Earth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Gallows Pole 0:52
- 2 Ballad of a Hangman 4:46
- 3 Hell of Disillusion 3:56
- 4 Sorrow of the Dead 3:26
- 5 Grave of the Addicted 3:33
- 6 Lonely the Innocence Dies 5:45
- 7 Into the War 3:32
- 8 The Shadow of Your Soul 4:14
- 9 Funeral for a Fallen Angel 4:32
- 10 Stormrider 3:16
- 11 Pray 3:46
- 12 Overkill 4:33
- 13 My Blood Will Live Forever 4:01
- 14 When the Sun Goes Down 3:51
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