Bringer of Pain
Battle Beast · 2017
56 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
Epic melodies collide with thunderous riffs and powerful vocals, creating anthems that evoke both battle cries and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bringer of Pain — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of strength and defiance, showcasing soaring vocals and driving instrumentals that define Battle Beast's sound.
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King for a Day — This track combines an infectious chorus with powerful verses, drawing listeners into an anthem about seizing power and embracing one’s destiny.
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Lost in Wars — With its darker lyrical themes and intense instrumentation, this song highlights the band's ability to convey deeper narratives within their energetic sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic metal with melodic hooks, showcasing strong vocals and varied arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this pace through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocals are prominently featured, often layered with harmonies during choruses, creating anthemic moments that invite listener participation.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements and synths, adding depth to the heavy guitar riffs and driving rhythms.
- 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
- steady energy for workout sessions
- anthemic sing-alongs with friends
- soaring vocals for empowerment
- fierce riffs for headbanging
- celebration of strength and resilience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer softer, mellow sounds
- dislike consistent high energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Bringer of Pain' was released on February 17, 2017, Battle Beast was solidifying their position in the power metal scene after a successful album cycle with 'Unholy Savior' in 2015. This album marked their third studio release and was pivotal in establishing their sound as they sought to broaden their audience through a more polished production approach.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Bringer of Pain
The bridge shifts to a rallying call that invites listeners to embrace their inner warriors while emphasizing unity against adversity.
This moment reinforces the communal spirit of power metal, contrasting individual struggle with a collective battle cry.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Straight to the Heart 3:31
- 2 Bringer of Pain 3:04
- 3 King for a Day 4:35
- 4 Beyond the Burning Skies 4:39
- 5 Familiar Hell 4:06
- 6 Lost in Wars 4:34
- 7 Bastard Son of Odin 3:36
- 8 We Will Fight 3:29
- 9 Dancing With the Beast 3:44
- 10 Far From Heaven 4:23
- 11 God of War 3:56
- 12 The Eclipse 4:30
- 13 Rock Trash 3:13
- 14 Far From Heaven (acoustic version) 4:52
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