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The Dungeons Are Calling

Savatage · 1984

40 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · power metal

A theatrical blend of heavy and progressive metal that conjures dark, fantastical narratives through intricate guitar work and powerful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with dark themes
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • immersive storytelling through song
  • energetic tracks for active engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 22, 1984, 'The Dungeons Are Calling' was Savatage's second album, following their debut 'Sirens'. At this stage in their career, the band was refining their sound and establishing themselves within the burgeoning American heavy metal scene, showcasing their distinctive blend of melodic complexity and storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Dungeons Are Calling 4:55
  • 2 By the Grace of the Witch 3:16
  • 3 Visions 3:04
  • 4 Midas Knight 4:24
  • 5 City Beneath the Surface 5:50
  • 6 The Whip 3:29
  • 7 Metalhead 4:45
  • 8 Before I Hang 4:11
  • 9 Stranger in the Dark 5:00
  • 98 [silence] 0:04
  • 99 Piper Rap 1:41

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