Savatage - Hall Of The Mountain King [Reissue 2011] (1987)

Artist: Savatage
Title Of Album: Hall Of The Mountain King
Release Date: 2011 (1987)
Location: USA
Label: Ear Music (0207129ERE)
Genre: Heavy Metal, Power Metal
Quality: WavPack (image+.cue+covers)
Length: 48:11 min
Tracks: 12
Total Size: 339 MB (+5%)

Hall of the Mountain King is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Savatage, released in 1987 under the direction of producer Paul O'Neill. It is their first album produced by O'Neill, who was assigned to the band after the tour in support of Fight for the Rock. This album shows the beginning of Savatage's exploration of progressive metal, in their search for new forms of musical expression. Many fans consider this album the original turning point in their musical identity, distinguishing between the old and new Savatage. It is not a concept album, but it has a constant tone (of darkness, in this case) and is more complex than their previous albums, with two entirely instrumental tracks that go beyond simple guitar riffs and solos, namely "Prelude to Madness" and "Last Dawn". Through Paul O'Neill's connections, he brought in Ray Gillen of Badlands fame (credited as Ray Gillian) to perform a vocal duet at the end of "Strange Wings".

Tracklist:

01. 24 Hrs. Ago [04:56]
02. Beyond The Doors Of The Dark [05:08]
03. Legions [04:50]
04. Strange Wings [03:45]
05. Prelude To Madness [03:13]
06. Hall Of The Mountain King [05:33]
07. The Price You Pay [03:51]
08. White Witch [03:22]
09. Last Dawn [01:07]
10. Devastation [03:38]
11. Castles Burning (Acoustic Version Recorded By Jon Oliva In 2010) (Bonus Track) [04:03]
12. Somewhere In Time/Alone You Breathe (Acoustic Version) (Bonus Track) [04:39]

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