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Promise and Terror

Blaze Bayley · 2010

55 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

An introspective blend of hard rock and heavy metal, exploring themes of loss and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • introspective reflections on loss
  • wave-like pacing that captivates
  • moments of cathartic release
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seeking upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2010, 'Promise and Terror' is Blaze Bayley’s fourth solo album, following his previous release 'The Man Who Would Be Queen' in 2008. This album marks a continued evolution in his songwriting, showcasing both personal struggles and broader themes, solidifying his status within the heavy metal scene after departing from Iron Maiden.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Helloween

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Watching the Night Sky 3:36
  • 2 Madness and Sorrow 3:09
  • 3 1633 6:03
  • 4 God of Speed 5:48
  • 5 City of Bones 6:25
  • 6 Faceless 3:46
  • 7 Time to Dare 5:41
  • 8 Surrounded by Sadness 3:59
  • 9 The Trace of Things That Have No Words 5:47
  • 10 Letting Go of the World 6:23
  • 11 Comfortable in Darkness 4:59

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