Released 10 years ago
The Devil Strikes Again
Rage · 2016
46 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
Aggressive riffs and soaring vocals intertwine, delivering a powerful blend of heavy and power metal that demands attention.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Devil Strikes Again — The title track sets the tone with its relentless energy and powerful lyrics that explore themes of inner strength and defiance.
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My Way — This track combines melodic hooks with poignant lyrics about personal resilience, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotion with heavy instrumentation.
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War — With its driving rhythm and aggressive guitar work, this song serves as a commentary on conflict and struggle, capturing the essence of Rage's thematic focus.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic compositions with strong melodies, though it follows established heavy metal conventions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid tempo changes and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate dual guitar harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic aspect of the heavy sound.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrast with the earlier intensity and allowing for more introspective themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective late-night reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, The Devil Strikes Again marks Rage's return after a four-year hiatus since their previous album, 21. This record showcases the band's enduring commitment to their signature sound while also reflecting a resurgence in creativity, as they welcomed new members who contributed fresh perspectives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Devil Strikes Again 4:37
- 2 My Way 4:19
- 3 Back on Track 4:19
- 4 The Final Curtain 4:12
- 5 War 4:21
- 6 Ocean Full of Tears 4:02
- 7 Deaf, Dumb and Blind 4:14
- 8 Spirits of the Nighe 4:54
- 9 Times of Darkness 5:13
- 10 The Dark Side of the Sun 5:46
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