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Seven Devils Moonshine

Virgin Steele · 2018

394 min · 88 tracks · heavy metal

A sprawling tapestry of orchestral metal intertwines with gritty vocals, evoking a cinematic journey through dark and mystical realms.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Seven Dead Within — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and dynamic shifts, encapsulating the thematic darkness that permeates throughout.
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    Psychic Slaughter — With its aggressive guitar riffs and evocative lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of power metal and intricate storytelling.
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    Feral — The lengthy composition showcases the band's progressive tendencies, featuring varied instrumental sections that explore different emotional landscapes while maintaining a cohesive narrative.
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    Murder in High-Gloss Relief — This brief interlude injects an unsettling atmosphere into the album, acting as a pivotal moment that enhances the darker themes explored in subsequent tracks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic journey through darkness
  • immersive orchestral soundscapes
  • long exploratory listening sessions
  • intense emotional highs and lows

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 23, 2018, 'Seven Devils Moonshine' is Virgin Steele's first studio album in over five years, following their 2013 release 'Nocturnes of Hell.' This album marks a significant return for the band after an extended hiatus, showcasing a matured sound that reflects both their storied history and evolving artistry within the heavy metal genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Manowar· Blind Guardian· HammerFall

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Seven Dead Within 7:59
  • 2 Green Dusk Blues 7:42
  • 3 Psychic Slaughter 5:57
  • 4 Bonedust (orchestral version) 6:31
  • 5 Hearts on Fire 5:08
  • 6 Child of the Morning Star 5:14
  • 7 Murder in High-Gloss Relief 1:13
  • 8 Feral 10:02
  • 9 Justine 7:40
  • 10 Princess Amy 5:18
  • 11 Wicked Game 9:04
  • 12 "Clouds of Oblivion Medley": Little Wing 4:20
  • 13 "Clouds of Oblivion Medley": The Gods Don't Remember... 2:10

Disc 2

  • 1 The Evil in Her Eyes (piano & vocal version) 4:24
  • 2 Feelin' Alright 4:24
  • 3 Sister Moon 4:07
  • 4 "Summertime Darkness Suite": Sweating Into Dawn 0:21
  • 5 "Summertime Darkness Suite": Summertime 3:58
  • 6 "Summertime Darkness Suite": Black Leaves Swirl Down My Street 0:57
  • 7 Rip Off 4:01
  • 8 "The Gods Are Hungry Triptych": Part I the Gods Are Hungry Poem 2:02
  • 9 "The Gods Are Hungry Triptych": Part II the Poisoned Wound 2:17
  • 10 "The Gods Are Hungry Triptych": Part III the Birth of Beauty 6:03
  • 11 Profession of Violence... 3:58
  • 12 Rock Steady 5:16
  • 13 Nutshell 5:36
  • 14 Slow & Easy "Intro" 2:02
  • 15 Jesus Just Left Chicago 2:44
  • 16 "Late Night Barroom Hoodoo Medley": Soul Kitchen 1:13
  • 17 "Late Night Barroom Hoodoo Medley": When the Music's Over 1:06
  • 18 "Late Night Barroom Hoodoo Medley": Crawling King Snake 1:13
  • 19 "Late Night Barroom Hoodoo Medley": When the Music's Over "Reprise" 1:11
  • 20 "Late Night Barroom Hoodoo Medley": Imhullu 1:19
  • 21 "The Drained White Suite": After Dark 2:56
  • 22 "The Drained White Suite": Wake the Dead 1:11
  • 23 "The Drained White Suite": The Graveyard Dance 0:58
  • 24 The Triple Goddess 8:01
  • 25 Twilight of the Gods 4:15
  • 26 Transfiguration 3:40

Disc 3

  • 1 I Will Come for You 7:14
  • 2 Queen of the Dead 3:41
  • 3 The Orpheus Taboo 7:27
  • 4 Kingdom of the Fearless (The Destruction of Troy) 7:49
  • 5 The Black Light Bacchanalia (The Age That Is to Come) 7:13
  • 6 Zeus Ascendant 1:14
  • 7 By the Hammer of Zeus (And the Wrecking Ball of Thor) 8:06
  • 8 "The Gothic Voodoo Suite": Part a Rumanian Folk Dance N°3 "Pe Loc" 0:52
  • 9 "The Gothic Voodoo Suite": Part B Delirium "Excerpt" 1:14
  • 10 "The Gothic Voodoo Suite": Part C Snakeskin Voodoo Man (orchestral version) 4:30
  • 11 The Enchanter 4:41
  • 12 "The Fire & Ice Medley": Scene 1 Bone China 3:20
  • 13 "The Fire & Ice Medley": Scene 2 No Quarter 3:30
  • 14 "The Fire & Ice Medley": Scene 3 Bone China "Reprise" 0:47
  • 15 "Passion in the French Quarter Medley": Song a Chloe Dancer 2:12
  • 16 "Passion in the French Quarter Medley": Song B Gentle Groove 3:45
  • 17 Darkness-Darkness 4:41
  • 18 Death Letter Blues 3:51
  • 19 Spoonful 3:29

Disc 4

  • 1 Flames of Thy Power (From Blood They Rise) 5:38
  • 2 Through the Ring of Fire 5:25
  • 3 Invictus 5:35
  • 4 Crown of the Glory (Unscarred) (In Fury mix) 6:39
  • 5 Kingdom of the Fearless (The Destruction of Troy) 7:39
  • 6 The Spirit of Steele 3:24
  • 7 A Symphony of Steele 5:20
  • 8 The Burning of Rome (Cry for Pompeii) 6:37
  • 9 I Will Come for You 5:44
  • 10 Dust From the Burning & Amarant 5:04
  • 11 Noble Savage 7:06
  • 12 Mists of Avalon 5:09
  • 13 Emalaith 9:55

Disc 5

  • 1 Conjuration of the Watcher 4:24
  • 2 Don't Say Goodbye (Tonight) 4:42
  • 3 Rain of Fire 6:27
  • 4 Annihilation 1:04
  • 5 Hellfire Woman 6:56
  • 6 Children of the Storm 6:19
  • 7 The Chosen Ones 8:03
  • 8 The Succubus 3:15
  • 9 Minuet in G minor 0:47
  • 10 The Redeemer 5:41
  • 11 I Am the One 3:48
  • 12 Hot and Wild 4:05
  • 13 Birth Through Fire 0:38
  • 14 Guardians of the Flame 6:43
  • 15 The Final Days 5:50
  • 16 A Cry in the Night 4:44
  • 17 Queen of the Death (Nordic Twilight version) 4:14

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