Metal Mad
Loudness · 2008
53 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A fierce blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks that showcases Loudness's signature sound, rooted in Japanese metal tradition.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire of Spirit — Opening with explosive energy, this track sets a powerful tone for the album while showcasing the band's intricate guitar work and vocal prowess.
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Metal Mad — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of passion and intensity, featuring dynamic shifts between aggressive riffs and melodic sections that define Loudness's style.
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Crimson Paradox — With its complex structure and engaging solos, this track exemplifies the progressive metal influence within the album while maintaining a strong heavy metal foundation.
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Can't Find My Way — This emotional centerpiece features introspective lyrics paired with soaring melodies, illustrating the band's ability to merge personal storytelling with hard-hitting music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Metal Mad combines energetic riffs and melodic elements, reinforcing Loudness's established sound while appealing to both old fans and new listeners.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining intensity through the first five songs before introducing a slower tempo in 'Whatsoever'.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of struggle and perseverance, which are delivered with powerful vocal performances that match the aggressive instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo headbanging sessions
- explosive riffs for energetic vibes
- soaring melodies for uplifting moments
- consistent journey through powerful sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after reunion, reaffirming their status in metal.
- Career context
- Released on February 20, 2008, Metal Mad is Loudness's first studio album after their reunion in 2001 and represents a bold return to form. By this time, the band had already established themselves as pioneers of heavy metal in Japan since their formation in 1981, now blending classic elements with contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- X Japan· Galneryus· Concerto Moon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fire of Spirit 2:59
- 2 Metal Mad 4:11
- 3 High Flyer 5:07
- 4 Spellbound #9 5:46
- 5 Crimson Paradox 4:35
- 6 Black and White 4:45
- 7 Whatsoever 5:06
- 8 Call of the Reaper 4:07
- 9 Can't Find My Way 7:02
- 10 Gravity 5:22
- 11 Transformation 4:48
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