Strings to a Web
Rage · 2010
128 min · 29 tracks · heavy metal · power metal
A dynamic fusion of melodic power metal and heavy riffs, showcasing intricate guitar work and soaring vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing fluctuations
- Context
- Released on February 5, 2010, 'Strings to a Web' marked Rage's return after a brief hiatus, following their previous album 'Carved in Stone' in 2008. This album represents a consolidation of their signature sound while exploring thematic depth through the ambitious 'Empty Hollow' suite. The band was solidifying their place in the European power metal scene, continuing to evolve their style.
- If you like
- heavy metal, power metal
Strings to a Web is an album by Rage, released in 2010. A dynamic fusion of melodic power metal and heavy riffs, showcasing intricate guitar work and soaring vocals. 'Strings to a Web' received praise for its complex arrangements and lyrical themes, contributing to Rage's legacy within the metal genre. The album showcased the band's ability to blend heavy metal with melodic elements, ensuring strong critical reception and solidifying their fanbase across Europe. It has been influential in shaping contemporary power metal sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Strings to a Web sound like?
A dynamic fusion of melodic power metal and heavy riffs, showcasing intricate guitar work and soaring vocals. Rooted in heavy metal and power metal.
What makes Strings to a Web by Rage notable?
'Strings to a Web' received praise for its complex arrangements and lyrical themes, contributing to Rage's legacy within the metal genre. The album showcased the band's ability to blend heavy metal with melodic elements, ensuring strong critical reception and solidifying their fanbase across Europe. It has been influential in shaping contemporary power metal sounds. Released on February 5, 2010, 'Strings to a Web' marked Rage's return after a brief hiatus, following their previous album 'Carved in Stone' in 2008. This album represents a consolidation of their signature sound while exploring thematic depth through the ambitious 'Empty Hollow' suite. The band was solidifying their place in the European power metal scene, continuing to evolve their style.
Who is Strings to a Web for?
Strings to a Web works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing fluctuations.
How many songs are on Strings to a Web?
Strings to a Web has 29 tracks, running approximately 128 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 The Edge of Darkness Standout 4:32
- 2 Hunter and Prey 4:33
- 3 Into the Light 4:24
- 4 The Beggar's Last Dime 5:42
- 5 Empty Hollow: a) Empty Hollow 6:20
- 6 Empty Hollow: b) Strings to a Web Standout 3:54
- 7 Empty Hollow: c) Fatal Grace 1:21
- 8 Empty Hollow: d) Connected 2:53
- 9 Empty Hollow: e) Empty Hollow (reprise) 1:50
- 10 Saviour of the Dead Standout 5:44
- 11 Hellgirl 4:13
- 12 Purified 3:48
- 13 Through Ages 2:05
- 14 Tomorrow Never Comes 3:41
Disc 2
- 1 Carved In Stone 5:41
- 2 Higher Than The Sky 4:12
- 3 Set This World On Fire 5:22
- 4 All I Want 5:24
- 5 Invisible Horizons 5:44
- 6 Lord Of The Flies 4:00
- 7 From The Cradle To The Grave 5:39
- 8 Prayers Of Steel 3:05
- 9 Suicide 2:55
- 10 Down 6:08
- 11 Soundchaser 5:52
- 12 Set This World On Fire 5:19
- 13 All I Want 5:13
- 14 Carved In Stone 4:08
- 15 Never Give Up 4:25
Release Date
February 5, 2010
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
128 min 13 sec
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