What does Last Desire sound like?

A thrilling blend of heavy riffs and soaring melodies wrapped in a cosmic narrative. Rooted in heavy metal and power metal. Start with "Event Horizon".

Is Last Desire a good place to start with Mastercastle?

Yes, Last Desire is recommended as a starting point for new Mastercastle listeners. A thrilling blend of heavy riffs and soaring melodies wrapped in a cosmic narrative. Released on June 18, 2010, 'Last Desire' is Mastercastle's third studio album following 'Lost World' (2008). At this point in their career, the band was establishing their sound within the power metal scene, gaining recognition for their theatrical approach and intricate compositions. This album showcased their growing musical maturity and solidified their reputation in the European metal landscape.

Who is Last Desire for?

Last Desire works well if you're into steady mid-tempo progression, soaring melodies for reflection and immersive cosmic narrative experience.

How many songs are on Last Desire?

Last Desire has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Released 16 years ago this June

Last Desire

Mastercastle · 2010

54 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A thrilling blend of heavy riffs and soaring melodies wrapped in a cosmic narrative.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo progression
soaring melodies for reflection
immersive cosmic narrative experience
engaging journey through sound

Maybe skip if you want

seeking instant gratification
prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — 'Last Desire' received significant attention and chart success, marking wider recognition.
Themes: cosmic yearning· European metal landscape· theatrical ambition
Career context: Released on June 18, 2010, 'Last Desire' is Mastercastle's third studio album following 'Lost World' (2008). At this point in their career, the band was establishing their sound within the power metal scene, gaining recognition for their theatrical approach and intricate compositions. This album showcased their growing musical maturity and solidified their reputation in the European metal landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Rob Zombie· Majesty· Arthemis
If this clicks, go next to: Dangerous Diamonds — Continues the blend of heavy riffs and cosmic themes, enhancing the narrative depth.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Imaginations from the Other Side by Blind Guardian — Shares a theatrical approach and cosmic themes with intricate compositions and soaring melodies.

Epica by Kamelot — Merges melodic power metal with grand storytelling and emotional depth, resonating with cosmic aspirations.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Event Horizon".

1 Event Horizon Start here 4:08
2 Mist 4:55
3 Wild Spell 5:01
4 Last Desire 3:59
5 Away 4:07
6 Space Trip 4:53
7 Jade Star 4:40
8 Great Heaven’s Climb 5:24
9 Cat‐House 4:54
10 Toxie Radd 4:49
11 La serenissima 3:15
12 Scarlett 4:30

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Mastercastle's catalog. 'Last Desire' received significant attention and chart success, marking wider recognition.

Listen next

Dangerous Diamonds

2011

Continues the blend of heavy riffs and cosmic themes, enhancing the narrative depth.

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The Phoenix

2009

Sets the stage with similar heavy sound and thematic elements that lead into 'Last Desire'.

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