Crimson Glory – Crimson Glory (1986/1987) [Full Album | Heavy Metal / Power Metal]

Описание: Band: Crimson Glory
Album: Crimson Glory
Type: Full-length
Year: 1986 (original), widely known edition 1987
Country: United States
Genre: Heavy Metal / Power Metal
Label: Par Records (original), Roadracer Records (vinyl editions)
Note: Debut album from American heavy metal pioneers Crimson Glory, blending soaring vocals, melodic guitar harmony and progressive touches. A cult classic of 80s metal that laid the foundation for the band’s influential career and helped define early US power metal.

LINEUP:
Midnight – Vocals
Jon Drenning – Lead Guitar, Synclavier
Ben Jackson – Rhythm Guitar
Jeff Lords – Bass Guitar
Dana Burnell – Drums
Additional keyboards & programming contributors credited on select versions

TRACKLIST:
00:00:00 1. Valhalla – 03:50
00:03:49 2. Dragon Lady – 04:27
00:08:13 3. Heart of Steel – 06:13
00:14:26 4. Azrael – 05:37
00:20:03 5. Mayday – 03:02
00:23:05 6. Queen of the Masquerade – 05:27
00:28:32 7. Angels of War – 05:28
00:33:59 8. Lost Reflection – 04:47

DESCRIPTION:
Released originally in 1986 and known through several editions in 1987, Crimson Glory is the impactful debut full-length from American heavy metal innovators Crimson Glory. The album introduced a sound that merged traditional heavy metal with emerging power metal sensibilities, highlighted by Midnight’s soaring vocal range and the dual-guitar harmonies of Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson. From the anthemic opening of “Valhalla” to the galloping rhythms of “Dragon Lady” and the melodic depth of “Heart of Steel,” the band delivers a blend of aggressive riffs and memorable melodies. Mid-album tracks such as “Azrael” and “Queen of the Masquerade” showcase compositional ambition and thematic breadth, while the closing sequence with “Angels of War” and “Lost Reflection” underscores the album’s emotional and atmospheric scope. This debut remains essential for fans of classic 80s metal and early power metal, representing a bold first statement from a band that would go on to influence the genre with subsequent releases.