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Live

Blind Guardian · 2003

134 min · 22 tracks · power metal · speed metal

Epic power metal melodies collide with symphonic elements and crowd euphoria in a captivating live experience.

Why this album works

'Live' is significant for its reflection of Blind Guardian's popularity, as it debuted at number 12 on the German album charts. The album is also notable for capturing the band's dynamic stage presence and has received positive critical reception for its production quality and faithful renditions of studio tracks, solidifying Blind Guardian's reputation in the power metal genre.
Best for
epic sing-alongs with friends dynamic journey with peaks captivating crowd euphoria moments
Context
By the time 'Live' was released in 2003, Blind Guardian had established themselves as major players in the power metal scene, following their acclaimed album 'A Night at the Opera' in 2002. This live album captures the band's energetic performances during their world tours and showcases their ability to engage audiences with theatrical storytelling through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Massacration· Angel Dust· Amberian Dawn

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 War of Wrath 1:54
  • 2 Into the Storm 4:52
  • 3 Welcome to Dying 5:28
  • 4 Nightfall Standout 6:20
  • 5 The Script for My Requiem 6:38
  • 6 Harvest of Sorrow 3:56
  • 7 The Soulforged 6:04
  • 8 Valhalla Standout 8:12
  • 9 Majesty 8:19
  • 10 Mordred's Song 6:46
  • 11 Born in a Mourning Hall 5:57

Disc 2

  • 1 Under the Ice 6:15
  • 2 Bright Eyes 5:26
  • 3 Punishment Divine 6:21
  • 4 The Bard's Song (In the Forest) Standout 7:48
  • 5 Imaginations From the Other Side 9:40
  • 6 Lost in the Twilight Hall 7:09
  • 7 A Past and Future Secret 4:31
  • 8 Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill) 5:52
  • 9 Journey Through the Dark 5:43
  • 10 Lord of the Rings 4:35
  • 11 Mirror Mirror 6:06

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