What makes Triumph and Agony by Warlock notable?

This album features the iconic track 'All We Are,' which became an anthem for empowerment and resilience, receiving significant airplay on rock radio. The album also helped establish Warlock as a prominent band within the German heavy metal movement, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Triumph and Agony was Warlock's fourth studio album, released at a time when they were gaining international recognition. Following the success of their previous album, True As Steel, this record further solidified their position in the heavy metal scene of the late 1980s.

How many songs are on Triumph and Agony?

Triumph and Agony has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Triumph and Agony

Warlock · 1987

39 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

Anthemic riffs and soaring vocals collide in a powerful display of heavy metal's melodic and aggressive sides.

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All We Are — This track stands out as a definitive anthem of strength and defiance, showcasing Doro Pesch’s commanding vocals and the band's energetic instrumentation.
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I Rule the Ruins — The song blends powerful lyrics with a driving melody, epitomizing the band’s ability to merge heavy metal aggression with melodic hooks.
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Kiss of Death — With its darker themes and intense guitar work, this track highlights Warlock's versatility, adding depth to the album's overall sound.
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Touch of Evil — This song showcases a more dramatic side of the band, with a theatrical arrangement that complements its lyrical content about temptation and danger.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong anthemic writing but lacks some cohesion in pacing and flow.

What we noticed

The album opens with the anthemic 'All We Are,' which features a powerful chorus that is repeated multiple times, establishing its rallying cry early on.
Each track typically features a combination of aggressive guitar riffs and soaring vocal melodies, often alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages.
The last three tracks shift in tone, with 'Cold, Cold World' providing a more somber atmosphere compared to the preceding high-energy songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 All We Are 3:20
2 Three Minute Warning 2:31
3 I Rule the Ruins 4:02
4 Kiss of Death 4:09
5 Make Time for Love 4:48
6 East Meets West 3:35
7 Touch of Evil 4:19
8 Metal Tango 4:25
9 Cold, Cold World 4:03
10 Für immer 4:18

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