Berserker
Beast in Black · 2017
51 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A high-octane fusion of power metal and heavy metal, bursting with epic melodies and anthemic choruses.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blind and Frozen — This track showcases the band's signature blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar work, making it a staple at live performances that encapsulates their energetic style.
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Blood of a Lion — With its powerful anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this song embodies the spirit of resilience and bravery that resonates throughout the album.
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Zodd the Immortal — Named after a character from the popular manga series Berserk, this track combines storytelling with epic instrumentation, highlighting the band's penchant for thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Berserker combines energetic power metal with heavy metal elements, showcasing strong melodies but varying cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid guitar riffs and soaring vocals, setting a high-energy tone for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate dual guitar harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the epic feel of the music.
- The last three tracks feature slower tempos and more introspective lyrics, creating a contrast to the earlier high-octane songs.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ghost in the Rain
The transition into a haunting bridge evokes feelings of loss, marked by an unexpected change in tempo that enhances emotional weight.
This shift contrasts sharply with the preceding high-energy verses, creating a poignant moment that deepens the narrative experience of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beast in Black 4:29
- 2 Blind and Frozen 5:04
- 3 Blood of a Lion 5:03
- 4 Born Again 3:51
- 5 Zodd the Immortal 3:34
- 6 The Fifth Angel 3:30
- 7 Crazy, Mad, Insane 3:30
- 8 Hell for All Eternity 4:48
- 9 Eternal Fire 3:34
- 10 Go to Hell 3:01
- 11 End of the World 5:10
- 12 Ghost in the Rain 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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