XIII cover

XIII

Rage · 1998

57 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · power metal

Epic orchestration meets driving heavy metal riffs, creating an atmospheric journey filled with powerful vocals and intricate melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo orchestral journey
  • powerful vocals for cathartic release
  • atmospheric soundscapes for focus
  • intricate melodies for detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'XIII' was Rage's tenth studio album and marked a pivotal moment following their transition to a more symphonic sound. This album came after their successful 'The Missing Link' and saw the band further refining their blend of power metal and orchestral elements, showcasing their evolution as artists within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Blind Guardian· Helloween· Gamma Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Overture 1:57
  • 2 From The Cradle To The Grave 4:50
  • 3 Days Of December 4:36
  • 4 Sign Of Heaven 4:17
  • 5 Incomplete 5:10
  • 6 Turn The Page 5:02
  • 7 Heartblood 6:22
  • 8 Over And Over 3:47
  • 9 In Vain (I Won't Go Down) 5:20
  • 10 Immortal Sin 5:28
  • 11 Paint It Black 4:32
  • 12 Just Alone 6:24

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