Temple of Shadows
Angra · 2004
66 min · 41 tracks · progressive metal
Epic progressive metal intertwines symphonic elements with intricate guitar work and soaring vocals, creating a rich auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spread Your Fire Start here — This track exemplifies Angra's signature blend of melodic hooks and intricate musicianship, showcasing both powerful vocals and dynamic guitar solos.
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Angels and Demons — Here, the band explores contrasting themes through shifting tempos and harmonies, making it a compelling centerpiece that highlights their lyrical depth.
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Morning Star — The track features an anthemic chorus paired with orchestral arrangements, demonstrating Angra's ability to merge heavy metal with symphonic influences effectively.
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Winds of Destination — An epic closer that encapsulates the album's overarching themes of struggle and hope, marked by its emotional intensity and varied structure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gradual buildup to epic finale
- narrative-driven immersive experience
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- engaging symphonic soundscapes
- thoughtful exploration of themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album is a significant artistic milestone, showcasing ambition and acclaim.
- Themes
- mythical battles· angels and demons
- Career context
- Released on September 6, 2004, 'Temple of Shadows' is Angra's fourth studio album and marks a significant artistic milestone following the departure of lead singer Andre Matos. This album showcases the band's shift towards more complex compositions and lyrical themes, establishing them firmly in the progressive metal scene after their previous release 'Rebirth' (2001).
- Stylistic neighbors
- Symphony X· Dream Theater· Kamelot
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Deus Le Volt! 0:52
- 2 Spread Your Fire Start here 4:25
- 3 Angels and Demons 4:10
- 4 Waiting Silence 4:55
- 5 Wishing Well 3:59
- 6 Temple of Hate 5:13
- 7 Shadow Hunter 8:04
- 8 No Pain for the Dead 5:05
- 9 Winds of Destination 6:56
- 10 Sprouts of Time 5:09
- 11 Morning Star 7:39
- 12 Late Redemption 4:55
- 13 Gate XIII 5:03
Disc 2
- 1 In Excelsis / Nova Era
- 2 Acid Rain
- 3 Angels Cry
- 4 Heroes of Sand
- 5 Metal Icarus
- 6 Millennium Sun
- 7 Make Believe
- 8 Drum Solo
- 9 Unholy Wars
- 10 Rebirth
- 11 Time
- 12 Running Alone
- 13 Crossing / Nothing to Say
- 14 Unfinished Allegro / Carry On
- 15 The Number of the Beast
- 16 Backstage Via Funchal
- 17 Angra in Brazil
- 18 Angra in Studio
- 19 Band
- 20 Angra in Orient – Japan
- 21 Angra in Orient – Taiwan
- 22 Angra in Europe – Angra Euro Tour
- 23 Angra in Europe – Spain (Rock Machina)
- 24 Angra in Europe – Germany (Wacken Open Air)
- 25 Clip Rebirth
- 26 Clip Pra Frente Brasil
- 27 Hunters and Prey Live Japan
- 28 Batucada in Japan
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