Reforged - Riding on Fire
Iron Savior · 2017
92 min · 19 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless fusion of powerful riffs, soaring melodies, and epic lyrical themes that define modern power metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Riding on Fire — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and determination, featuring anthemic choruses and intricate guitar work that set the tone for the entire record.
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Battering Ram — With its driving rhythm and aggressive vocals, this track exemplifies Iron Savior's classic heavy metal sound while delivering a message of strength and defiance.
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Titans of Our Time — This song combines powerful storytelling with melodic hooks, representing a high point in the album's narrative arc about heroism and perseverance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances but follows familiar power metal tropes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Many songs feature dual guitar harmonies and layered vocals, creating a rich soundscape typical of power metal.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements and choirs, enhancing the epic feel of the music.
- The lyrical themes often revolve around fantasy and heroism, consistent with the genre's conventions.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- epic soundscapes for adventures
- steady pacing for focused listening
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- invigorating energy for workouts
- thematic journeys through fantasy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer shorter, standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 22, 2017, 'Reforged - Riding on Fire' stands as Iron Savior's eighth studio album, coming after a period of renewed creative energy following their 2016 release 'Titancraft'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their legacy within the heavy metal scene while continuing to evolve their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Blind Guardian· Gamma Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Riding on Fire 4:55
- 2 Battering Ram 4:52
- 3 Brave New World 4:34
- 4 Prisoner of the Void 4:45
- 5 Titans of Our Time 3:56
- 6 Eye to Eye 5:58
- 7 For the World 5:27
- 8 Mindfeeder 4:47
- 9 Watcher in the Sky 5:27
- 10 Mind Over Matter 5:36
Disc 2
- 1 Warrior 4:50
- 2 Iron Savior 4:27
- 3 Tales of the Bold 5:32
- 4 No Heroes 4:15
- 5 Break the Curse 4:39
- 6 Condition Red 4:59
- 7 Protector 4:37
- 8 I’ve Been to Hell 4:05
- 9 Atlantis Falling 4:38
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