The Blessed and the Damned
Iced Earth · 2004
124 min · 23 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal
A relentless fusion of heavy and power metal, blending intricate guitar work with epic storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- epic storytelling through sound
- wave-like pacing and intensity
- intense moments of catharsis
- immersive live performance energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short standalone tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2004, 'The Blessed and the Damned' marked a pivotal moment in Iced Earth's career as their first double album. This release followed the band's resurgence in popularity after the success of 'Horrorscope' and showcased their evolving sound while maintaining their signature blend of heavy and thrash metal elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Nevermore· Judas Priest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Burning Times 3:43
- 2 Wolf 5:20
- 3 The Hunter 3:55
- 4 Curse the Sky 4:43
- 5 Melancholy (Holy Martyr) 4:44
- 6 Stormrider 4:51
- 7 Burnt Offerings 7:21
- 8 Travel in Stygian (live) 9:06
- 9 Dark Saga 3:42
- 10 Written on the Walls 6:05
- 11 Damien 9:11
Disc 2
- 1 Angels Holocaust 4:54
- 2 Desert Rain 6:38
- 3 Last December 3:23
- 4 Watching Over Me 4:26
- 5 Pure Evil (live) 6:37
- 6 The Path I Choose 5:56
- 7 I Died for You 3:47
- 8 Disciples of the Lie 4:04
- 9 When the Night Falls 7:50
- 10 Jack 4:12
- 11 Iced Earth 5:21
- 12 Violate (live) 4:11
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