The All-Star Sessions cover

The All-Star Sessions

Roadrunner United · 2005

77 min · 18 tracks · heavy metal

A diverse metal compilation featuring a myriad of styles, showcasing the collective power of heavy music's most influential artists.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Dagger — Opening with fierce energy, this track sets the tone for the album and highlights the technical prowess of its contributors, making it an immediate standout.
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    Annihilation by the Hands of God — This track exemplifies the raw intensity and lyrical depth that defines much of the album, featuring powerful riffs and compelling vocal performances.
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    Independent (Voice of the Voiceless) — This song captures a sense of rebellion and empowerment, resonating strongly with themes prevalent in metal culture while showcasing diverse vocal styles.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • powerful peaks and valleys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, The All-Star Sessions is a unique project from Roadrunner Records that brought together various artists from the label, marking a collaborative milestone in their history. This album emerged during a time when heavy metal was experiencing a resurgence, and it served as both a celebration of the genre's diversity and a showcase for emerging talent alongside established acts.
Stylistic neighbors
Black Obelisk· Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Enemy

    The bridge introduces a stark contrast in tone as it shifts from aggression to vulnerability, creating tension before launching back into heavy instrumentation.

    This structural shift not only emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics but also enhances the song's dynamic range, reflecting the internal conflict present throughout.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Dagger 5:32
  • 2 The Enemy 4:45
  • 3 Annihilation by the Hands of God 5:33
  • 4 In the Fire 4:07
  • 5 The End 3:35
  • 6 Tired ’n Lonely 3:38
  • 7 Independent (Voice of the Voiceless) 4:52
  • 8 Dawn of a Golden Age 4:09
  • 9 The Rich Man 6:50
  • 10 No Way Out 3:27
  • 11 Baptized in the Redemption 3:19
  • 12 Roads 2:24
  • 13 Blood & Flames 5:38
  • 14 Constitution Down 5:05
  • 15 I Don’t Wanna Be (A Superhero) 2:02
  • 16 Army of the Sun 3:48
  • 17 No Más Control 3:02
  • 18 Enemy of the State 5:08

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