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The Privilege of Power

Riot V · 1990

57 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · power metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of anthemic melodies and soaring vocals, embodying the spirit of classic power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady anthemic energy throughout
  • relentless melodic intensity
  • for high-energy workouts
  • sing-along choruses with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, sounds
  • not for casual background listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'The Privilege of Power' was Riot V's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Thundersteel' from 1988. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the power metal scene, transitioning through various lineup changes while striving to maintain their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
HammerFall· Blind Guardian· DragonForce

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On Your Knees 6:37
  • 2 Metal Soldiers 6:40
  • 3 Runaway 5:11
  • 4 Killer 4:52
  • 5 Dance of Death 7:17
  • 6 Storming the Gates of Hell 3:42
  • 7 Maryanne 4:55
  • 8 Little Miss Death 4:11
  • 9 Black Leather and Glittering Steel 7:06
  • 10 Racing With the Devil on a Spanish Highway (Revisited) 7:16

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