The Landing
Iron Savior · 2011
63 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless surge of melodic riffs and soaring vocals, embodying the essence of classic power metal with a modern twist.
Top tracks — play these first
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Heavy Metal Never Dies — This track serves as an anthem for the genre itself, celebrating heavy metal's enduring spirit and showcasing Iron Savior's signature blend of melody and power.
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Starlight — With its soaring chorus and intricate guitar work, Starlight exemplifies the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks and dynamic arrangements.
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March of Doom — This song stands out for its driving rhythm and powerful lyrics, capturing themes of resilience and determination amid adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and classic power metal elements but lacks standout innovation.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with fast tempos and intricate guitar solos, while the second half introduces slower, more melodic pieces.
- Several songs incorporate dual guitar harmonies that are characteristic of classic power metal, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- epic narrative explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Landing marks Iron Savior's sixth studio album, released after their 2007 effort, Megatropolis. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation within the power metal scene, following a lineup change that saw founder Piet Sielck leading the charge. The album showcases their commitment to the genre while continuing to evolve their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Helloween· Blind Guardian· Gamma Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Descending 1:04
- 2 The Savior 4:47
- 3 Starlight 4:50
- 4 March of Doom 4:42
- 5 Heavy Metal Never Dies 4:14
- 6 Moment in Time 5:06
- 7 Hall of the Heroes 5:38
- 8 R.U. Ready 4:48
- 9 Faster Than All 5:03
- 10 Before the Pain 4:34
- 11 No Guts No Glory 4:31
- 12 Coming Home 2011 5:04
- 13 Atlantis Falling 2011 4:35
- 14 Underneath the Radar 4:32
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