Branded cover

Branded

Bonfire · 2011

59 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

A vibrant blend of hard rock anthems and melodic heavy metal that defines Bonfire's signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'Branded' marked Bonfire's return with their first studio album in over a decade since 2000's 'Fistful of Fire.' At this point, the band was trying to reclaim their place within the heavy metal scene after experiencing lineup changes and declining momentum throughout the late 1990s. The album showcases their commitment to reviving classic rock elements while also introducing fresh sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Scorpions· Helloween

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deadly Contradiction 5:47
  • 2 Just Follow the Rainbow 3:50
  • 3 Save Me 5:19
  • 4 Let It Grow 5:13
  • 5 Better Days 7:10
  • 6 Do or Die 6:01
  • 7 Close to the Edge 4:51
  • 8 Crazy 4:25
  • 9 Loser's Lane 3:19
  • 10 Hold Me Now 5:43
  • 11 I Need You 3:39
  • 12 Rivers of Glory 4:19

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