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Metal Meets Classic Live

Rage · 2001

132 min · 25 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A dynamic fusion of heavy metal and classical orchestrations that elevates Rage's powerful sound to new heights.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey through contrasts
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive live performance energy
  • theatrical moments of grandeur
  • captivating orchestral interludes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Metal Meets Classic Live' captures Rage during a period of artistic exploration following their acclaimed album 'Ghosts'. This live recording showcases the band's ability to merge metal with orchestral elements, marking a significant point in their evolution as they sought to innovate within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Overture 1:58
  • 2 From the Cradle to the Grave 5:29
  • 3 Alive but Dead 6:37
  • 4 Turn the Page 4:53
  • 5 All This Time 6:35
  • 6 In a Nameless Time 11:16
  • 7 Just Alone 8:43
  • 8 Immortal Sin 6:53
  • 9 Paint It Black 5:25
  • 10 Medley 13:54
  • 11 Deep in the Blackest Hole (video clip) 3:51
  • 12 From the Cradle to the Grave (video clip) 6:48
  • 13 Alive but Dead (video clip) 4:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Chase 3:51
  • 2 Tie the Rope 3:47
  • 3 Forgive but Don’t Forget 4:27
  • 4 How We Treat Each Other 3:54
  • 5 The Sleep 3:56
  • 6 The Trooper 4:00
  • 7 Tom Sawyer 4:21
  • 8 End of Eternity 4:21
  • 9 Don’t Fear the Winter (version 2001) 3:46
  • 10 Yesterday 2:33
  • 11 Motorbreath 3:13
  • 12 Jawbreaker 3:26

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