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.
Why this album works
'Hall of the Mountain King' is significant for its influence on the power metal genre, helping to shape its sound in the late 80s. The album received critical acclaim and has been cited as a key influence by many subsequent metal bands, solidifying Savatage's reputation within the heavy metal community.
- Best for
- theatrical melodies with dark themes steady pacing for focused listening epic riffs that inspire energy
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nevermore· Manilla Road· Angel Dust
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 Standout 5:08
- 3 Legions 4:50
- 4 Strange Wings Standout 3:45
- 5 Prelude to Madness 3:13
- 6 Hall of the Mountain King Standout 5:33
- 7 The Price You Pay 3:51
- 8 White Witch 3:21
- 9 Last Dawn 1:08
- 10 Devastation 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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