Viribus Unitis
Dragony · 2021
49 min · 12 tracks · power metal
Epic orchestral melodies intertwine with thunderous guitar riffs, creating a cinematic power metal experience that invites listeners to an otherworldly adventure.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gods of War — This track encapsulates the album's grand themes of conflict and valor, featuring powerful choruses that showcase the band's vocal prowess and lyrical ambition.
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Love You to Death — A standout ballad that juxtaposes heavy instrumentation with emotional depth, it highlights Dragony's ability to blend romance with darker themes in a memorable way.
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Made of Metal (Cyberpunk Joseph) — This track merges cyberpunk aesthetics with traditional metal sounds, reflecting the band's innovative approach and appeal to diverse audiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines orchestral and metal elements effectively, creating an engaging power metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a classical orchestral piece, setting a grand tone before transitioning into heavy guitar riffs in the second track.
- Each song features multiple tempo changes, often shifting from slow, melodic sections to fast-paced, aggressive passages.
- Several tracks incorporate choral elements and symphonic arrangements, enhancing the epic feel of the music.
- The last three tracks maintain a consistent thematic focus on mythology, culminating in a dramatic finale.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic adventures with epic soundscapes
- short bursts of orchestral intensity
- thematic explorations of heroism and
- powerful anthems for motivation
- dynamic shifts between melodies and
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quiet, subdued atmospheres
- seek minimalistic sound experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 15, 2021, 'Viribus Unitis' is Dragony's third studio album, following their previous work 'Metalmorphosis' in 2018. The band solidified their unique sound during this period, blending traditional metal elements with symphonic influences that reflect their Austrian roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rhapsody of Fire· Blind Guardian· Sonata Arctica
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On the Blue Danube 1:23
- 2 Gods of War 3:36
- 3 Love You to Death 5:12
- 4 Magic 3:51
- 5 Darkness Within 4:29
- 6 A.E.I.O.U. 4:38
- 7 Viribus Unitis 3:43
- 8 Golden Dawn 4:40
- 9 Made of Metal (Cyberpunk Joseph) 4:29
- 10 Battle Royale 6:09
- 11 Legends Never Die 3:43
- 12 Haben sie Wien schon bei Nacht gesehn? 3:22
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