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.
Why this album works
'The Blessed and the Damned' received critical acclaim for its ambitious structure, solidifying Iced Earth’s reputation in the heavy metal scene. The album's tracks charted in various regions, reflecting a dedicated fanbase and showcasing their influence on power metal subgenres.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks epic storytelling through sound wave-like pacing and intensity
- 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
- Metal Church· Nevermore· Manilla Road
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Burning Times Standout 3:43
- 2 Wolf Standout 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 Standout 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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