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Visions of the Past

Axewitch · 1984

79 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal

Heavy riffs and soaring vocals intertwine with melodic harmonies, creating a timeless metal sound that defined the Swedish scene.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Visions of the Past — The title track captures the essence of the album with its driving rhythm and reflective lyrics about nostalgia, setting the tone for the entire listening experience.
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    Give Them Hell — This anthem features powerful choruses and a relentless energy that embodies the rebellious spirit of heavy metal, making it a standout moment on the record.
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    Heading for a Storm — With its epic length and dynamic structure, this track showcases the band's ability to merge melodic elements with heavier sections, illustrating their musical range.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Visions of the Past 4:06
  • 2 Give Them Hell 4:33
  • 3 Tonight 4:01
  • 4 Hot Lady 4:25
  • 5 Stand Up 3:52
  • 6 Heading for a Storm 6:21
  • 7 Born in Hell 3:47
  • 8 Time to Live 3:59
  • 9 Evil Circle (demo) 3:55
  • 10 Visions of the Past (demo) 4:25
  • 11 Give Them Hell (demo) 4:17
  • 12 Tonight (demo) 4:02
  • 13 Hot Lady (demo) 4:25
  • 14 Heading for a Storm (demo) 6:45
  • 15 Time to Live (demo) 4:30
  • 16 Crazy and Wild (demo) 7:43
  • 17 Nightmare (live) 4:30

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