Unholy Savior
Battle Beast · 2015
52 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
Epic power metal anthems collide with symphonic elements, driven by soaring vocals and thunderous instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unholy Savior — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, combining powerful lyrics about redemption with an unforgettable chorus that showcases the band's signature sound.
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Lionheart — Opening with an adrenaline-pumping riff, this track sets the tone for the album while highlighting the band's knack for catchy melodies and anthemic choruses.
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I Want the World… and Everything in It — This song stands out with its infectious energy and a narrative drive that captures the band's ambition and desire for freedom, resonating deeply within the power metal ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends power metal with symphonic elements effectively, though its pacing and structure could be tighter.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and powerful vocals, setting a fast pace for the first half.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, such as strings and choirs, which enhance the epic feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soaring melodies with powerful riffs
- steady pacing for focused sessions
- adventurous themes and quests
- cathartic energy release throughout
- for sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- dislike operatic vocal styles
- prefer quiet, listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 9, 2015, 'Unholy Savior' is Battle Beast's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Battle Beast' from 2013. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the heavy metal scene, building on their growing popularity after a successful debut and a shift in lineup that brought new energy to their sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lionheart 4:53
- 2 Unholy Savior 5:36
- 3 I Want the World… and Everything in It 4:37
- 4 Madness 4:01
- 5 Sea of Dreams 5:00
- 6 Speed and Danger 4:38
- 7 Touch in the Night 4:32
- 8 The Black Swordsman 1:15
- 9 Hero’s Quest 2:30
- 10 Far Far Away 3:46
- 11 Angel Cry 3:29
- 12 Push It to the Limit 3:19
- 13 Wild Child 5:11
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