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The Book of Heavy Metal

Dream Evil · 2004

53 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

A triumphant celebration of heavy metal, blending melodic hooks with powerful anthems and fierce guitar solos.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • triumphant anthems for celebration
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • powerful sing-alongs with friends
  • wave-like pacing for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking subtle, quiet moments
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'The Book of Heavy Metal' marked Dream Evil's third album following their 2002 effort 'Evilized.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position within the power metal scene, building on the momentum established by previous releases while continuing to develop their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· Blind Guardian· Edguy

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Enemy 3:15
  • 2 Into the Moonlight 4:48
  • 3 Chapter 6 4:03
  • 4 No Way 3:19
  • 5 Crusaders’ Anthem 4:21
  • 6 The Book of Heavy Metal (March of the Metallians) 5:22
  • 7 The Sledge 3:00
  • 8 Tired 3:49
  • 9 Unbreakable Chain 5:52
  • 10 M.O.M. 3:33
  • 11 The Mirror 3:46
  • 12 Only for the Night 4:11
  • 13 Chosen Twice 4:21

Disc 2

  • 1 "The Book of Heavy Metal" Bonus DVD

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