Kingdom of Madness
Edguy · 1997
73 min · 12 tracks · power metal
Epic power metal anthems blend soaring melodies and intricate guitar work, evoking a fantastical journey through vibrant landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wings of a Dream — This track features soaring vocals and an anthemic chorus that exemplifies Edguy's signature sound, blending melodic hooks with powerful instrumentation.
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Deadmaker — With its driving rhythm and dark lyrical themes, Deadmaker showcases the band's ability to mix intensity with melodic elements, making it stand out on the album.
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When a Hero Cries — This ballad highlights the band's versatility, with emotional depth conveyed through poignant lyrics and a haunting melody that contrasts with their heavier tracks.
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The Kingdom — Spanning over 18 minutes, this epic track serves as a centerpiece for the album, incorporating multiple sections that illustrate Edguy's progressive tendencies within power metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances typical of power metal but lacks standout depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of double bass drumming and fast-paced guitar riffs across nearly all tracks, establishing a high-energy sound.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with soaring vocal melodies that often reach into higher registers.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, such as strings and choirs, which enhance the epic feel of the music.
- The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier high-energy songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- dynamic journey with climactic peaks
- exhilarating moments of soaring vocals
- wave-like pacing with emotional highs
- thematic storytelling across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, standalone songs
- avoid lengthy narrative arcs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that established Edguy in the power metal scene.
- Career context
- Released on February 8, 1997, Kingdom of Madness is Edguy's debut album, marking the band's entry into the power metal scene after forming in 1992. At this point, the band was still relatively unknown but quickly gained traction within the genre due to their energetic sound and theatrical presentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Blind Guardian· Stratovarius
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paradise 6:24
- 2 Wings of a Dream 5:23
- 3 Heart of Twilight 5:31
- 4 Dark Symphony 1:04
- 5 Deadmaker 5:15
- 6 Angel Rebellion 6:44
- 7 When a Hero Cries 3:59
- 8 Steel Church 6:28
- 9 The Kingdom 18:23
- 10 Key to My Fate 4:34
- 11 Sands of Time 5:05
- 12 Power & Majesty 5:09
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