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Strength of Steel

Anvil · 1987

41 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

A fierce onslaught of classic heavy metal riffs and anthemic choruses that embody the genre's relentless spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening sessions
  • anthemic sing-along moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 21, 1987, 'Strength of Steel' was Anvil's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Metal on Metal.' At this point in their career, they were striving for wider recognition in the mainstream heavy metal scene, navigating a competitive landscape dominated by emerging thrash and glam metal acts.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Judas Priest· Motörhead

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Strength of Steel 3:28
  • 2 Concrete Jungle 5:19
  • 3 9-2-5 2:53
  • 4 I Dreamed It Was the End of the World 4:14
  • 5 Flight of the Bumble Beast 2:27
  • 6 Cut Loose 3:25
  • 7 Mad Dog 3:11
  • 8 Straight Between the Eyes 3:15
  • 9 Wild Eyes 3:24
  • 10 Kiss of Death 5:20
  • 11 Paper General 4:50

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