Top tracks — play these first
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Devils Are Awake Start here — Opening the album with an intense energy, this track sets the tone for the exploration of darker themes that follow. Its driving rhythm and catchy chorus encapsulate Volbeat's signature sound.
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In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan’s Spawn in a Dying World of Doom — This track exemplifies Volbeat's penchant for blending narrative storytelling with heavy instrumentation. The haunting imagery paired with explosive riffs makes it a standout moment on the album.
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Acid Rain — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this track showcases the band's ability to balance heaviness with melodic sensibility. It serves as a poignant reflection on personal struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hard rock with unique themes and styles, showcasing strong craftsmanship but with some unevenness in flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section that contrasts sharply.
- Several tracks incorporate rockabilly elements through the use of upbeat rhythms and twangy guitar lines, particularly evident in 'Better Be Fueled Than Tamed'.
- The album's thematic content is explored through dark and vivid imagery in the lyrics, with titles like 'In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan’s Spawn in a Dying World of Doom' reflecting thi…
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 pacing with gradual resolution
- themes of darkness and resilience
- introspective moments amidst intensity
- engaging narrative across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues Volbeat's evolution with thematic depth and experimentation in a late career phase.
- Themes
- dark narrative storytelling· Satanic imagery· personal struggle reflection
- Career context
- Released on June 6, 2025, 'God of Angels Trust' marks Volbeat's seventh studio album, following their successful 2021 release 'Servant of the Mind'. At this point in their career, they have solidified their unique sound, combining heavy riffs with melodic hooks and storytelling lyrics, attracting a diverse fanbase across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Five Finger Death Punch· Halestorm· Avenged Sevenfold
Tracklist
- 1 Devils Are Awake Start here 4:54
- 2 By a Monster’s Hand 3:42
- 3 Acid Rain 4:44
- 4 Demonic Depression 3:58
- 5 In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan’s Spawn in a Dying World of Doom 4:18
- 6 Time Will Heal 4:45
- 7 Better Be Fueled Than Tamed 4:01
- 8 At the End of the Sirens 5:14
- 9 Lonely Fields 4:52
- 10 Enlighten the Disorder (By a Monster’s Hand Part 2) 3:42
What to play next
Servant of the Mind
2021
Continues the heavy sound with a mix of dark themes and energetic rock.
Rewind, Replay, Rebound
2019
Sets up the heavier elements and thematic depth found in the current album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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