Raising Fear
Armored Saint · 1987
51 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and soaring vocals encapsulates the essence of late '80s metal.
Why this album works
'Raising Fear' received positive reviews and showcased Armored Saint's ability to blend melodic elements with aggressive soundscapes. The album's standout track, 'Saturday Night Special', helped it reach No. 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, marking a significant achievement for the band during a competitive era in metal.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo intensity relentless energy for workouts headbanging anthems with friends
- Context
- Released in early 1987, 'Raising Fear' was Armored Saint's third studio album, following their 1985 breakthrough 'Symbols of Salvation'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene, building on the momentum gained from earlier releases and extensive touring.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie· Ozzy Osbourne
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Raising Fear 3:50
- 2 Saturday Night Special Standout 4:23
- 3 Out on a Limb 3:33
- 4 Isolation Standout 6:00
- 5 Chemical Euphoria 4:45
- 6 Crisis of Life Standout 4:05
- 7 Frozen Will / Legacy 6:00
- 8 Human Vulture 5:26
- 9 Book of Blood 4:41
- 10 Terror 4:44
- 11 Underdogs 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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