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Sad Wings Of Destiny

Spain Country of Origin: Spain

1. Badaladas Funerais No Esmorecer Da Lúa (Funeral Chimes At The Faint Of The Moon)
1. Victim Of Changes
2. The Ripper
2. O Espertar Do Xerión (The Awakening Of Xerión)
3. Dreamer Deceiver
3. A Alquímica Dexeneración Da Lalma (The Alchemical Degeneration Of The Soul)
4. Deceiver
4. Onde A Victoria Agarda (Where Victory Awaits)
5. Prelude
5. Nas Verdes Fragas De Amh-Ghad-Ari (In The Green Woods Of Amh-Ghad-Ari)
6. Tyrant
6. Cantares Das Loitas Esquecidas (Songs Of Forgotten Battles)
7. Genocide
8. Epitaph
7. Morte Na Lauga (Death In The Water)
8. Loitas Na Néboa (Taunusheim Cover)((Fights In The Mist (Taunusheim Cover - "Nebelkämpfe")
9. Island Of Domination
9. Pvtrefacta Anima Nostra (Putrid Soul Of Ours)

Review by Adam M on June 24, 2025.

This album was important for the band as it was revolutionary and allowed them to bring their sound to the mass market.  It was very unique sounding.  This album showed the band had promise and allowed the band to do greater things in the future.  It is an album that starts and ends strong and is rather timeless in nature to make a big impact.


The musicianship on the work is strong with excellent guitars and high-pitched vocals.  The singing was revolutionary at the time and highly influential to the rest of the albums.  All in all, this is a tightly performed album with first rate musicianship.


If there is a flaw to be found with the work, it does not act as the most metal album ever, but rather something more progressive rock in style.  It is an album that has all the elements to make for a standout release and something that is timeless and essential listening.


The work is very important and instrumental in the uprising of metal over the years.  It is a fun and memorable album all the way through and very essential listening overall.  Fans of the band’s material will like it as will fans of the early Black Sabbath material.  This is a quintessential listening experience.


Rating: 8.6/10

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Review by Adam M on June 24, 2025.

This album was important for the band as it was revolutionary and allowed them to bring their sound to the mass market.  It was very unique sounding.  This album showed the band had promise and allowed the band to do greater things in the future.  It is an album that starts and ends strong and is rather timeless in nature to make a big impact.


The musicianship on the work is strong with excellent guitars and high-pitched vocals.  The singing was revolutionary at the time and highly influential to the rest of the albums.  All in all, this is a tightly performed album with first rate musicianship.


If there is a flaw to be found with the work, it does not act as the most metal album ever, but rather something more progressive rock in style.  It is an album that has all the elements to make for a standout release and something that is timeless and essential listening.


The work is very important and instrumental in the uprising of metal over the years.  It is a fun and memorable album all the way through and very essential listening overall.  Fans of the band’s material will like it as will fans of the early Black Sabbath material.  This is a quintessential listening experience.


Rating: 8.6/10

   1.20k