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Full Moon in St. Petersburg

Rage · 2007

73 min · 31 tracks · heavy metal

An explosive blend of heavy and power metal, marked by intricate guitar work and haunting melodies that evoke a dark, epic atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    No Fear — This track stands out with its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, encapsulating the album's themes of resilience and defiance against adversity.
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    Soul Survivor — With powerful riffs and emotive lyrics, this song exemplifies Rage's ability to blend melodic hooks with heavy instrumentation, making it a fan favorite.
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    Full Moon — The title track features dramatic shifts in tempo and dynamics, representing the culmination of the album's thematic exploration of darkness and introspection.
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    Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 5: No Regrets — This section showcases intricate orchestration paired with compelling narrative lyrics, highlighting Rage's innovative approach to storytelling through music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • nightmarish journey through sound
  • dynamic shifts in intensity
  • engaging storytelling across tracks
  • immersive experience for headphone listeners

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward single tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, Full Moon in St. Petersburg is Rage's twelfth studio album, coming after their 2006 release, Speak of the Dead. This album showcases a continuation of the band's signature sound while incorporating orchestral elements and demonstrating their evolution as experienced metal artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:15
  • 2 Speak of the Dead 2:51
  • 3 No Fear 6:35
  • 4 Sent by the Devil 2:56
  • 5 Soul Survivor 3:46
  • 6 Enough Is Enough 4:08
  • 7 Baby, I'm Your Nightmare 5:07
  • 8 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 1: Morituri te salutant 0:57
  • 9 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 2: Prelude of Souls 2:50
  • 10 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 3: Innocent 5:32
  • 11 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 4: Depression 1:12
  • 12 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 5: No Regrets 4:46
  • 13 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 6: Confusion 1:33
  • 14 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 7: Black 0:54
  • 15 Suite Lingua Mortis, Part 8: Beauty 4:16
  • 16 Don't Fear the Winter 5:20
  • 17 Full Moon 5:09
  • 18 Higher Than the Sky 7:54
  • 19 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 1: [welcome] 0:07
  • 20 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 2: Set This World on Fire 0:27
  • 21 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 3: Living My Dream 0:25
  • 22 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 4: Dies Irae 0:43
  • 23 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 5: Down 0:26
  • 24 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 6: French Bourrée 0:33
  • 25 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 7: Flesh and Blood 0:35
  • 26 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 8: Soundchaser 1:01
  • 27 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 9: Orgy of Destruction 0:21
  • 28 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 10: Death Is on It's Way 0:20
  • 29 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 11: War of Worlds riff 0:14
  • 30 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 12: War of Worlds solo 0:24
  • 31 Guitar Workshop with Victor Smolski, part 13: Human Metal 0:27

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