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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo intensity
  • relentless energy for workouts
  • headbanging anthems with friends
  • cathartic release during stress

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer softer, melodic sounds
  • seek quick, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career 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
Metallica· Anthrax· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Raising Fear 3:50
  • 2 Saturday Night Special 4:23
  • 3 Out on a Limb 3:33
  • 4 Isolation 6:00
  • 5 Chemical Euphoria 4:45
  • 6 Crisis of Life 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

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