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The King of Metal

Blaze Bayley · 2012

47 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · traditional heavy metal

A triumphant fusion of traditional heavy metal and hard rock, pulsating with emotive storytelling and powerful riffs.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • triumphant anthems for celebration
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • emotive storytelling through powerful riffs
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy emotional explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The King of Metal' was released in 2012, Blaze Bayley had solidified his reputation as a veteran in the metal scene. This album followed his previous work, 'Promise and Terror' (2010), showcasing his continued evolution as a solo artist after leaving Iron Maiden in the late 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Helloween

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The King of Metal 2:48
  • 2 Dimebag 6:00
  • 3 The Black Country 4:38
  • 4 The Rainbow Fades to Black 4:33
  • 5 Fate 3:19
  • 6 One More Step 3:29
  • 7 Fighter 7:26
  • 8 Judge Me 5:16
  • 9 Difficult 6:05
  • 10 Beginning 3:34

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