Trapped!
Rage · 1992
78 min · 18 tracks · heavy metal · power metal
A blistering fusion of heavy and power metal that channels raw energy and defiance through soaring vocals and intricate guitar work.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like energy fluctuations dynamic contrasts in pacing cathartic release through intensity
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Trapped!' marked Rage's fifth studio album during a pivotal moment in their career, solidifying their reputation in the European metal scene. Following the successful 'The Missing Link' (1993), this album showcased their evolving sound, blending classical influences with powerful metal riffs as they prepared for greater international recognition.
- If you like
- heavy metal, power metal
Trapped! is an album by Rage, released in 1992. A blistering fusion of heavy and power metal that channels raw energy and defiance through soaring vocals and intricate guitar work. The album is notable for its critical reception, particularly within the European metal community, and helped establish Rage as a significant player in the power metal genre. 'Trapped!' featured songs that became concert staples, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to the development of melodic and symphonic elements in heavy metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Trapped! sound like?
A blistering fusion of heavy and power metal that channels raw energy and defiance through soaring vocals and intricate guitar work. Rooted in heavy metal and power metal.
What makes Trapped! by Rage notable?
The album is notable for its critical reception, particularly within the European metal community, and helped establish Rage as a significant player in the power metal genre. 'Trapped!' featured songs that became concert staples, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to the development of melodic and symphonic elements in heavy metal. Released in 1992, 'Trapped!' marked Rage's fifth studio album during a pivotal moment in their career, solidifying their reputation in the European metal scene. Following the successful 'The Missing Link' (1993), this album showcased their evolving sound, blending classical influences with powerful metal riffs as they prepared for greater international recognition.
Who is Trapped! for?
Trapped! works well if you're into wave-like energy fluctuations, dynamic contrasts in pacing and cathartic release through intensity.
How many songs are on Trapped!?
Trapped! has 18 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shame on You 4:50
- 2 Solitary Man 3:38
- 3 Enough Is Enough Standout 6:44
- 4 Medicine 3:44
- 5 Questions 3:56
- 6 Take Me to the Water Standout 6:01
- 7 Power and Greed Standout 4:26
- 8 The Body Talks 4:35
- 9 Not Forever 3:37
- 10 Beyond the Wall of Sleep 4:04
- 11 Baby, I'm Your Nightmare 5:23
- 12 Fast as a Shark 3:03
- 13 Difference 4:57
- 14 Innocent Guilty 2:50
- 15 Marching Heroes — The Wooden Cross 3:14
- 16 Bury All Life 5:33
- 17 I Want You 3:40
- 18 Questions (demo) 4:37
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
78 min 59 sec
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