Unholy
Brainstorm · 2003
64 min · 13 tracks · power metal
An explosive blend of melodic power metal infused with aggressive riffs and soaring vocals.
Why this album works
'Unholy' received critical acclaim within the metal community, praised for its technical proficiency and emotional depth. The album helped cement Brainstorm's status as a formidable force in power metal, contributing to the genre's popularity in the early 2000s and influencing subsequent bands.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Unholy' is Brainstorm's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Metus Mortis' in 1999. At this point, the band had solidified their presence in the European power metal scene, building on their reputation for intense live performances and intricate compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Majesty· Marty Friedman· Manowar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 MCMXCVIII 2:28
- 2 Holy War Standout 3:53
- 3 Here Comes the Pain Standout 3:50
- 4 Voices Standout 6:30
- 5 The Healer 4:13
- 6 Don't Stop Believing 6:51
- 7 Heart of Hate 5:30
- 8 Rebellion 5:47
- 9 For the Love of Money 5:29
- 10 Love Is a Lie 6:44
- 11 Into the Fire 4:12
- 12 Dog Days Coming Down 5:27
- 13 Up from the Ashes 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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