Released 10 years ago
Rulebreaker
Primal Fear · 2016
85 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of soaring melodies and thunderous rhythms that exemplify the essence of classic heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Angels of Mercy — The opening track sets a powerful tone with a blend of anthemic choruses and intricate guitar work that encapsulates the band's signature style.
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Rulebreaker — The title track serves as a rallying cry for individuality and defiance, showcasing both lyrical strength and musical prowess with its infectious hooks.
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In Metal We Trust — This track pays homage to the heavy metal community with an uplifting message and a driving rhythm that resonates deeply with fans of the genre.
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We Walk Without Fear — Clocking in at over ten minutes, this epic composition combines complex arrangements with emotive lyrics, highlighting the band's musical evolution.
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The Devil in Me — With its darker themes and aggressive instrumentation, this track showcases Primal Fear's ability to explore varied emotional landscapes while maintaining their heavy sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- powerful riffs for energizing moments
- cathartic release during intense listens
- for late-night drives
- anthems to sing along loudly
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek subdued, mellow experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, Rulebreaker is Primal Fear's tenth studio album, following their 2014 release, Delivering the Black. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status within the power metal genre, showcasing a refined sound while remaining true to their roots. This album continues their trajectory of commercial viability and artistic consistency.
- Stylistic neighbors
- HammerFall· Blind Guardian· Helloween
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Angels of Mercy 3:35
- 2 The End Is Near 4:27
- 3 Bullets & Tears 3:05
- 4 Rulebreaker 4:38
- 5 In Metal We Trust 3:34
- 6 We Walk Without Fear 10:45
- 7 At War With the World 4:06
- 8 The Devil in Me 4:44
- 9 Constant Heart 4:50
- 10 The Sky Is Burning 4:45
- 11 Raving Mad 3:14
- 12 Final Call 4:04
- 13 Don't Say You've Never Been Warned 4:23
- 14 The Sky Is Burning (exclusive mix) 3:48
Disc 2
- 1 Making of "Rulebreaker" 13:32
- 2 Angels of Mercy (video clip) 3:40
- 3 The End Is Near (video clip) 4:30
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