Battle Beast
Battle Beast · 2013
51 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of soaring vocals and galloping rhythms, enveloped in a rich tapestry of melodic heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let It Roar — This opening track encapsulates the album's high-energy spirit with its infectious chorus and powerful instrumentation, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Into the Heart of Danger — The song features an intricate arrangement and dynamic shifts that exemplify Battle Beast's skill in blending melody with aggression, making it a standout track.
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Machine Revolution — With its thematic exploration of technology and rebellion, this track showcases the band’s lyrical depth while maintaining an irresistible heavy metal sound.
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Fight, Kill, Die — This track delivers an adrenaline-fueled anthem that captures the essence of battle-themed storytelling prevalent in power metal, making it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and performance but has some pacing issues in its latter half.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, and maintains this intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections.
- Several tracks feature dual lead vocals, alternating between powerful female and aggressive male voices, enhancing the dynamic range.
- The final three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier anthemic songs and allowing for a dramatic conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic energy flow throughout
- soaring vocals for empowerment
- high-energy tracks for workouts
- cathartic release with intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, mellow tunes
- seek lengthy atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Battle Beast's self-titled album marked their third studio release, following the success of 'Steel' in 2011. By this point, the band had solidified their presence in the power metal scene, gaining traction with fans worldwide and showcasing their evolving sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Roar 3:40
- 2 Out of Control 3:47
- 3 Out on the Streets 2:55
- 4 Neuromancer 4:04
- 5 Raven 2:52
- 6 Into the Heart of Danger 5:26
- 7 Machine Revolution 4:05
- 8 Golden Age 1:57
- 9 Kingdom 5:00
- 10 Over the Top 2:37
- 11 Fight, Kill, Die 2:44
- 12 Black Ninja 3:54
- 13 Rain Man 5:12
- 14 Shutdown 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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