Bible of the Beast
Powerwolf · 2009
94 min · 22 tracks · heavy metal · power metal
A theatrical blend of heavy metal and power metal, drenched in dark themes and operatic melodies.
Bible of the Beast is an album by Powerwolf, released in 2009. A theatrical blend of heavy metal and power metal, drenched in dark themes and operatic melodies. 'Bible of the Beast' debuted at number 51 on the German Albums Chart, marking a commercial peak for Powerwolf. The album received critical acclaim for its energetic compositions and thematic depth, elevating the band's profile and influencing subsequent acts in the symphonic and power metal genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Bible of the Beast sound like?
A theatrical blend of heavy metal and power metal, drenched in dark themes and operatic melodies. Rooted in heavy metal and power metal.
What makes Bible of the Beast by Powerwolf notable?
'Bible of the Beast' debuted at number 51 on the German Albums Chart, marking a commercial peak for Powerwolf. The album received critical acclaim for its energetic compositions and thematic depth, elevating the band's profile and influencing subsequent acts in the symphonic and power metal genres. Released on April 24, 2009, 'Bible of the Beast' is Powerwolf's fourth studio album. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the power metal scene after achieving some success with their previous album, 'Lupus Dei', which had established them as significant players in the genre.
How many songs are on Bible of the Beast?
Bible of the Beast has 22 tracks, running approximately 94 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Opening : Prelude to Purgatory 1:13
- 2 Raise Your Fist, Evangelist Standout 3:59
- 3 Moscow After Dark 3:14
- 4 Panic in the Pentagram 5:14
- 5 Catholic in the Morning... Satanist at Night Standout 3:57
- 6 Seven Deadly Saints 3:35
- 7 Werewolves of Armenia Standout 3:54
- 8 We Take the Church by Storm 3:54
- 9 Resurrection by Erection 3:50
- 10 Midnight Messiah 4:12
- 11 St. Satan's Day 4:30
- 12 Wolves Against the World 6:04
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 1:30
- 2 We Take It From the Living 4:12
- 3 Prayer in the Dark 5:02
- 4 We Came to Take Your Souls 4:53
- 5 Saturday Satan 6:02
- 6 In Blood We Trust 3:50
- 7 Mr. Sinister 5:38
- 8 Mother Mary Is a Bird of Prey 3:56
- 9 Kiss of the Cobra King 5:31
- 10 Lupus Dei 6:37
Release Date
April 24, 2009
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
94 min 55 sec
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