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The Monumental Mass: A Cinematic Metal Event

Powerwolf · 2022

77 min · 22 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

Epic orchestration and thunderous riffs combine with theatrical vocals to create a cinematic heavy metal experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic soundscapes for grand moments
  • theatrical energy for live settings
  • dynamic progression through themes
  • wave-like pacing for immersive listening
  • cathartic anthems for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer calm, understated experiences
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2022, 'The Monumental Mass' comes during Powerwolf's ascent as leaders in the power metal genre, following their successful album 'The Sacrament of Sin' (2018). This live album captures a pivotal moment in their career as they blend their celebrated theatrical style with a grand concert experience.
Stylistic neighbors
Sabaton· Blind Guardian· HammerFall

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Prologue / Monumental Mass Theme 3:02
  • 2 Faster Than the Flame 3:37
  • 3 Venom of Venus 4:01
  • 4 Stossgebet 3:53
  • 5 Demons Are a Girl‘s Best Friend 3:33
  • 6 Monumental Mass Theme - Sin 0:54
  • 7 Dancing With the Dead 4:19
  • 8 Cardinal Sin 4:07
  • 9 Resurrection by Erection 4:06
  • 10 We Drink Your Blood 3:52
  • 11 Glaubenskraft 3:52

Disc 2

  • 1 Monumental Mass Theme - Confession 1:07
  • 2 Fire & Forgive 4:12
  • 3 Beast of Gévaudan 3:49
  • 4 Incense & Iron 4:07
  • 5 Where the Wild Wolves Have Gone 4:17
  • 6 Monumental Mass Theme - Forgiveness 1:30
  • 7 Amen & Attack 3:52
  • 8 Army of the Night 3:46
  • 9 Blood for Blood (Faoladh) 4:27
  • 10 Armata Strigoi 3:55
  • 11 Epilogue / Monumental Mass Theme 2:45

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata