Halford IV: Made of Metal
Halford · 2010
62 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless assault of heavy metal riffs paired with soaring vocals that embody the genre's classic spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Undisputed — This track opens the album with an explosive energy and serves as a declaration of Halford's dominance in the genre, featuring aggressive riffs and powerful vocals.
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Fire and Ice — Combining melodic elements with classic metal aggression, this track showcases Halford's vocal range while addressing themes of duality and conflict.
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Made of Metal — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, blending hard-hitting instrumentals with anthemic lyrics that celebrate the essence of metal music itself.
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We Own the Night — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, this song exemplifies the camaraderie often found in heavy metal culture, inviting listeners to embrace their inner warriors.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Halford IV: Made of Metal delivers classic heavy metal elements with strong riffs and vocals but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing slightly in the latter part.
- Several tracks incorporate anthemic choruses, inviting listener participation, particularly in songs like 'We Own the Night' and 'Made of Metal'.
- The last three tracks feature a noticeable drop in tempo, providing a contrast to the relentless energy of earlier songs.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Undisputed 5:16
- 2 Fire and Ice 2:52
- 3 Made of Metal 4:01
- 4 Speed of Sound 4:31
- 5 Like There's No Tomorrow 4:20
- 6 Till the Day I Die 3:50
- 7 We Own the Night 3:54
- 8 Heartless 3:37
- 9 Hell Razor 3:44
- 10 Thunder and Lightning 5:27
- 11 Twenty-Five Years 7:00
- 12 Matador 5:39
- 13 I Know We Stand a Chance 3:51
- 14 The Mower 4:40
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