Hall of the Mountain King cover

Hall of the Mountain King

Savatage · 1987

39 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · power metal

Epic riffs and theatrical melodies intertwine with dark lyrical themes, defining a landmark in power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical melodies with dark themes
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • epic riffs that inspire energy
  • consistent development throughout album

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Hall of the Mountain King' was released in 1987, Savatage had established themselves with their previous album, 'Fight for the Rock.' This third studio album marked a turning point as they fully embraced their progressive and heavy metal roots, showcasing a more ambitious sound that would set the stage for their future works.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 24 Hrs. Ago 4:55
  • 2 Beyond the Doors of the Dark 5:08
  • 3 Legions 4:50
  • 4 Strange Wings 3:45
  • 5 Prelude to Madness 3:13
  • 6 Hall of the Mountain King 5:33
  • 7 The Price You Pay 3:51
  • 8 White Witch 3:21
  • 9 Last Dawn 1:08
  • 10 Devastation 3:37

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