What makes Coming Home by Iron Savior notable?

This EP features the single version of Forces of Rage, which received significant airplay and helped boost Iron Savior's visibility in the heavy metal community. The live track Atlantis Falling showcases the band's strong performance reputation, contributing to their growing cult following during the late 90s. Coming Home is Iron Savior's third EP, released in 1998 after their critically acclaimed album Unification. By this time, the band had solidified their presence in the power metal scene, building on their previous successes while continuing to develop their signature sound.

How many songs are on Coming Home?

Coming Home has 4 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Coming Home

Iron Savior · 1998

19 min · 4 tracks · heavy metal

A powerful blend of soaring melodies and galloping rhythms that epitomizes the spirit of classic heavy metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Coming Home — The title track encapsulates the EP's themes of nostalgia and resilience with its anthemic chorus and dynamic instrumentation.
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Forces of Rage (single version) — As the leading single, it combines aggressive riffs with melodic hooks, exemplifying Iron Savior's ability to balance heaviness and catchiness.
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Atlantis Falling (live) — This live rendition captures the high-energy performance style of Iron Savior, highlighting their connection with the audience and stage presence.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases solid songwriting and performance but remains within familiar power metal boundaries.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a slow build-up before launching into a fast-paced rhythm, setting the tone for the rest of the EP.
Each song features prominent guitar solos that are interwoven with melodic choruses, typical of power metal.
The live track 'Atlantis Falling' captures the energy of a concert setting, with crowd interaction and extended instrumental sections.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Coming Home 5:24
2 Forces of Rage (single version) 5:48
3 Atlantis Falling (live) 4:30
4 The Rage 4:15

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