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Best of the Blessed

Powerwolf · 2020

66 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

Epic anthems and thunderous riffs collide in a theatrical celebration of heavy metal lore.

Why this album works

'Best of the Blessed' reached impressive chart positions across Europe, demonstrating Powerwolf's growing popularity. The album also received positive reviews from critics who praised its energetic arrangements and theatricality, further cementing the band's influence within the power metal genre.
Best for
theatrical anthems for celebration dynamic journey with climaxes epic sing-alongs with friends
Context
By the release of 'Best of the Blessed', Powerwolf was solidifying their status in the heavy metal scene, following the success of their album 'The Sacrament of Sin' (2018). This compilation showcases their signature blend of power metal and gothic imagery, capturing their evolution since their debut in 2005. The album features newly recorded versions of fan favorites, marking a retrospective phase in their career.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 We Drink Your Blood (New Version 2020) 3:45
  • 2 Army of the Night Standout 3:21
  • 3 Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend Standout 3:38
  • 4 Werewolves of Armenia (New Version 2020) 4:14
  • 5 Saturday Satan (New Version 2020) 5:19
  • 6 Amen & Attack 3:55
  • 7 Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone Standout 4:13
  • 8 Resurrection by Erection (New Version 2020) 4:02
  • 9 Sanctified With Dynamite (New Version 2020) 4:27
  • 10 Kreuzfeuer 3:47
  • 11 Armata Strigoi 3:59
  • 12 Kiss of the Cobra King (New Version 2019) 3:49
  • 13 Killers With the Cross 4:09
  • 14 Sacred & Wild 3:41
  • 15 In Blood We Trust (New Version 2020) 3:03
  • 16 Let There Be Night 7:20

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