Madrid – Las Ventas cover

Madrid – Las Ventas

Mägo de Oz · 2005

97 min · 16 tracks · folk metal

Epic folk metal anthems blend Spanish folklore with symphonic elements and powerful choruses.

Why this album works

'Madrid – Las Ventas' achieved significant acclaim, becoming one of the best-selling live albums in Spain. Its blend of heavy metal with traditional Spanish themes resonated with fans and critics alike, contributing to the band's influence on the folk metal genre.
Best for
epic anthems for celebration dynamic journey with peaks wave-like pacing for engagement
Context
Released on January 1, 2005, 'Madrid – Las Ventas' is Mägo de Oz's first live album following their successful studio releases. It captures the band's energetic performances and showcases their unique fusion of folk metal, further solidifying their popularity in the Spanish-speaking world during a period of rising fame.
Stylistic neighbors
Furor Gallico· Feuerschwanz· Ensiferum

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Obertura MDXX 4:23
  • 2 Van a rodar cabezas 6:01
  • 3 Ancha es Castilla 3:56
  • 4 Fiesta pagana Standout 7:36
  • 5 El que quiera entender que entienda 6:38
  • 6 El pacto 6:56
  • 7 El árbol de la noche triste Standout 4:54
  • 8 Gaia 10:44

Disc 2

  • 1 El peso del alma 7:56
  • 2 La rosa de los vientos 5:01
  • 3 Noche toledana 4:13
  • 4 Astaroth 6:58
  • 5 La leyenda de la llorona 5:06
  • 6 La danza del fuego 5:05
  • 7 La costa del silencio 5:02
  • 8 Molinos de viento Standout 6:26

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