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Metal Heart

Accept · 1985

39 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and powerful vocals that embody the essence of mid-80s metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • for driving fast
  • full-volume sing-along moments
  • intense anthems for workout sessions
  • relentless riffs that energize

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soft and mellow sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
mid-80s metal scene· heavy riffs· anthemic power ballads
Career context
Released on March 4, 1985, 'Metal Heart' was Accept's fifth studio album and a pivotal point in their career as they solidified their status in the heavy metal scene. Following the success of their previous album 'Balls to the Wall,' this record showcased a more polished production while retaining their signature sound. It marked the band's continued evolution as they navigated the growing popularity of metal during this era.
Stylistic neighbors
Judas Priest· Iron Maiden· Helloween
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Defenders of the Faith by Judas Priest — Shares the same polished production and anthemic choruses characteristic of mid-80s heavy metal.
Powerslave by Iron Maiden — Both albums feature epic themes and intricate guitar work, emblematic of the 80s metal sound.
Holy Diver by Dio — Combines powerful vocals with heavy riffs, echoing the melodic and thematic elements of 'Metal Heart.'

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Metal Heart 5:23
  • 2 Midnight Mover 3:06
  • 3 Up to the Limit 3:47
  • 4 Wrong Is Right 3:09
  • 5 Screaming for a Love-Bite 4:05
  • 6 Too High to Get It Right 3:47
  • 7 Dogs on Leads 4:24
  • 8 Teach Us to Survive 3:33
  • 9 Living for Tonite 3:33
  • 10 Bound to Fail 5:06

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