Dystopia

Metal · 2011 · 13 tracks · 59m

Dystopia

Precision-drilled galloping riffs meet a massive vocal range. A high-octane blend of power and thrash metal focused on dark, cinematic futures.

The most aggressive and focused the band has sounded in a decade, featuring a vocalist who can do it all.

A relentless and defiant surge of energy set against a grim, futuristic backdrop.

Dystopia · vs · Iced Earth

Social Commentary+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks · 59m

01

Dystopia

5:49

02

Anthem

4:55

03

Boiling Point

2:47

04

Anguish of Youth

4:42

05

V

3:39

06

Dark City

5:42

07

Equilibrium

4:31

08

Days of Rage

2:17

09

End of Innocence

4:07

10

Soylent Green

4:20

11

Iron Will

4:15

12

Tragedy and Triumph

7:45

13

Anthem (String mix)

4:52

Moments Worth Waiting For

The transition from the acoustic intro of the title track into the signature high-speed galloping riff

Stu Block's piercing high-octave scream that bridges the bridge and final chorus of V

The rhythmic interplay between the double-kick drumming and the palm-muted chugging on Boiling Point

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