Deutschland Tournee 1976 cover

Deutschland Tournee 1976

Rainbow · 2006

281 min · 26 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

Epic guitar solos intertwine with orchestral arrangements, creating a lush soundscape of hard rock grandeur.

Why this album works

This album serves as a significant archival release that highlights Rainbow's innovative blend of hard rock and classical music influences. It has been praised for its high-quality recordings and performances, particularly capturing the band's dynamic energy during live shows, contributing to their legacy as pioneers of power metal.
Best for
epic guitar solos that soar dynamic progression with peaks lengthy tracks for deep immersion
Context
Released in 2006, 'Deutschland Tournee 1976' captures Rainbow's formation period featuring Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio. This live album showcases performances from their European tour during the mid-1970s, a crucial time when they were solidifying their impact on the emerging heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Purple· Marty Friedman· Pretty Maids

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro (Over the Rainbow) 1:19
  • 2 Kill the King Standout 4:36
  • 3 Mistreated 15:02
  • 4 Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 8:15
  • 5 Catch the Rainbow Standout 14:03
  • 6 Man on the Silver Mountain 12:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Stargazer Standout 16:55
  • 2 Still I’m Sad 15:49
  • 3 Do You Close Your Eyes 11:16

Disc 3

  • 1 Intro (Over the Rainbow) 2:15
  • 2 Kill the King Standout 4:48
  • 3 Mistreated 13:41
  • 4 Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 7:09
  • 5 Catch the Rainbow Standout 14:34
  • 6 Man on the Silver Mountain 12:56

Disc 4

  • 1 Stargazer Standout 16:03
  • 2 Still I’m Sad 18:06

Disc 5

  • 1 Intro (Over the Rainbow) 1:13
  • 2 Kill the King Standout 4:46
  • 3 Mistreated 12:51
  • 4 Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 8:09
  • 5 Catch the Rainbow Standout 13:20
  • 6 Man on the Silver Mountain 13:40

Disc 6

  • 1 Stargazer Standout 14:50
  • 2 Still I’m Sad 16:38
  • 3 Do You Close Your Eyes 6:42

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