Devil's Dozen
Royal Hunt · 2015
50 min · 8 tracks · progressive metal
Epic melodies intertwine with intricate arrangements, offering a lush yet heavy progressive metal experience that captivates from start to finish.
Top tracks — play these first
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So Right So Wrong — This opening track sets the tone with its dynamic shifts between serene verses and powerful choruses, demonstrating the band's signature blend of melody and complexity.
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A Tear in the Rain — The emotional depth of this track is highlighted through its poignant lyrics and soaring instrumental sections, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of longing and resilience.
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Riches to Rags — With its driving rhythm and clever lyrical narrative, this song captures the essence of personal transformation, showcasing both vocal prowess and instrumental virtuosity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong musicianship and intricate arrangements but remains within the established norms of progressive metal.
What we noticed
- Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, with DC Cooper's voice often accompanied by backing vocals that create a rich texture.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- rich melodic progressions throughout
- emotive vocals for deep connection
- patient unfolding of themes
- introspective moments of reflection
- immersive listening for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Devil's Dozen marked Royal Hunt's twelfth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution in the progressive metal landscape. Following the return of vocalist DC Cooper, this album revitalized their sound while maintaining the band’s hallmark complexity and melodic richness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Dream Theater· Fates Warning
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Right So Wrong 7:23
- 2 May You Never (Walk Alone) 7:29
- 3 Heart on a Platter 6:53
- 4 A Tear in the Rain 5:50
- 5 Until the Day 6:37
- 6 Riches to Rags 5:45
- 7 Way Too Late 6:39
- 8 Monochrome 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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