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Bible of the Beast

Powerwolf · 2009

94 min · 22 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A theatrical blend of heavy metal and power metal, drenched in dark themes and operatic melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical peaks and valleys
  • dark themes with operatic flair
  • dynamic journey with surprises
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • late-night energy and excitement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • dislike theatrical listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 24, 2009, 'Bible of the Beast' is Powerwolf's fourth studio album. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the power metal scene after achieving some success with their previous album, 'Lupus Dei', which had established them as significant players in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Sabaton· Blind Guardian· HammerFall

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Opening : Prelude to Purgatory 1:13
  • 2 Raise Your Fist, Evangelist 3:59
  • 3 Moscow After Dark 3:14
  • 4 Panic in the Pentagram 5:14
  • 5 Catholic in the Morning... Satanist at Night 3:57
  • 6 Seven Deadly Saints 3:35
  • 7 Werewolves of Armenia 3:54
  • 8 We Take the Church by Storm 3:54
  • 9 Resurrection by Erection 3:50
  • 10 Midnight Messiah 4:12
  • 11 St. Satan's Day 4:30
  • 12 Wolves Against the World 6:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Intro 1:30
  • 2 We Take It From the Living 4:12
  • 3 Prayer in the Dark 5:02
  • 4 We Came to Take Your Souls 4:53
  • 5 Saturday Satan 6:02
  • 6 In Blood We Trust 3:50
  • 7 Mr. Sinister 5:38
  • 8 Mother Mary Is a Bird of Prey 3:56
  • 9 Kiss of the Cobra King 5:31
  • 10 Lupus Dei 6:37

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