The Coffin Train
Diamond Head · 2019
49 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous blend of classic heavy metal riffs and modern songwriting, driving the genre forward.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on May 24, 2019, 'The Coffin Train' is Diamond Head's fifth studio album and marks their return after a six-year hiatus since 'Diamond Head' (2016). This album showcases the band's evolution in sound while maintaining their traditional heavy metal roots, reflecting both a period of rejuvenation and creative exploration within the band.
- If you like
- heavy metal
- What next
- Diamond Head — Continues the modern heavy metal sound with refined songwriting and energy.
The Coffin Train is an album by Diamond Head, released in 2019. A thunderous blend of classic heavy metal riffs and modern songwriting, driving the genre forward. 'The Coffin Train' was well-received by critics, earning praise for its songwriting and production quality, which helped re-establish Diamond Head's presence in the heavy metal scene. The album debuted at number 22 on the UK Albums Chart, demonstrating its commercial appeal and reinforcing the band's influence on younger generations of metal artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Coffin Train sound like?
A thunderous blend of classic heavy metal riffs and modern songwriting, driving the genre forward. Rooted in heavy metal. Start with "Belly of the Beast".
Is The Coffin Train a good place to start with Diamond Head?
Yes, The Coffin Train is recommended as a starting point for new Diamond Head listeners. A thunderous blend of classic heavy metal riffs and modern songwriting, driving the genre forward. Released on May 24, 2019, 'The Coffin Train' is Diamond Head's fifth studio album and marks their return after a six-year hiatus since 'Diamond Head' (2016). This album showcases the band's evolution in sound while maintaining their traditional heavy metal roots, reflecting both a period of rejuvenation and creative exploration within the band.
Who is The Coffin Train for?
The Coffin Train works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on The Coffin Train?
The Coffin Train has 10 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Belly of the Beast.
- 1 Belly of the Beast Start here 4:33
- 2 The Messenger 5:15
- 3 The Coffin Train Standout 6:10
- 4 Shades of Black Standout 4:39
- 5 The Sleeper (Prelude) 0:57
- 6 The Sleeper 5:44
- 7 Death by Design 4:43
- 8 Serrated Love 6:19
- 9 The Phoenix 5:38
- 10 Until We Burn 5:56
Release Date
May 24, 2019
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
49 min 54 sec
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