The Marriage of Heaven and Hell - Part Two Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  The Marriage of Heaven and Hell - Part Two |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | December 1995 |
| Genres | Heavy Metal, Power Metal |
| Labels | T&T Records, Noise Records |
| Length | 1:06:27 |
| Ranked | #62 for 1995 , #3,072 all-time |
Album rating : 89.6 / 100
Votes : 5 (1 review)
Votes : 5 (1 review)
October 17, 2022
Virgin Steele’s last album (Pt. 1) was a huge triumph and where they finally found their signature sound. It was also miles ahead of anything they’d done prior. Pt. 2 is amazingly on par with Pt. 1 and jam packed with some of the best USPM that has ever graced the globe. Virgin Steele have a generous amount of true/euro Power Metal and Symphonic Metal in their sound, and the album is laden with synthed strings, horns, and general fanfare.
Really, this thing just doesn’t miss. 13 tracks and almost all of them rip, even the interlude/outro tracks are still good. The drumming here is definitely better than anything prior, showcased well on Crown of Glory, and everything else is the same peak quality as the prior album. Each track does a great job distinguishing itself, be it by a razor sharp riff, some epic key melodies, or memorable vocals (or all of the above on a few!). The album is just amazing fun.
I’ve got no complaints on this one. I don’t know how USPM could get any better than this in terms of a full hour long album. Also, Strawgirl is beautiful, the haters can get clapped.
Really, this thing just doesn’t miss. 13 tracks and almost all of them rip, even the interlude/outro tracks are still good. The drumming here is definitely better than anything prior, showcased well on Crown of Glory, and everything else is the same peak quality as the prior album. Each track does a great job distinguishing itself, be it by a razor sharp riff, some epic key melodies, or memorable vocals (or all of the above on a few!). The album is just amazing fun.
I’ve got no complaints on this one. I don’t know how USPM could get any better than this in terms of a full hour long album. Also, Strawgirl is beautiful, the haters can get clapped.
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Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | A Symphony of Steele | 5:21 | 88.3 | 3 |
| 2. | Crown of Glory | 6:02 | 90 | 3 |
| 3. | From Chaos to Creation | 1:44 | 81.7 | 3 |
| 4. | Twilight of the Gods | 4:03 | 88.3 | 3 |
| 5. | Rising Unchained | 5:43 | 86.7 | 3 |
| 6. | Transfiguration | 3:52 | 83.3 | 3 |
| 7. | Prometheus the Fallen One | 7:48 | 88.8 | 4 |
| 8. | Emalaith | 9:52 | 88.3 | 3 |
| 9. | Strawgirl | 5:28 | 81.7 | 3 |
| 10. | Devil / Angel | 4:18 | 86.7 | 3 |
| 11. | Unholy Water | 5:36 | 86.7 | 3 |
| 12. | Victory Is Mine | 4:21 | 90 | 3 |
| 13. | The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Revisited | 2:17 | 80 | 3 |
Line-up (members)
- David DeFeis : Vocals & Keyboards
- Edward Pursino : Guitars
- Rob DeMartino : Bass
- Frank Gilchrist : Drums
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▶ The Marriage of Heaven and Hell - Part Two Review (1995)
SilentScream213 90/100Oct 17, 2022 Likes : 1
Virgin Steele’s last album (Pt. 1) was a huge triumph and where they finally found their signature sound. It was also miles ahead of anything they’d done prior. Pt. 2 is amazingly on par with Pt. 1 and jam packed with some of the best USPM that has ever graced the globe. Virgin Steele have a generous amount of true/euro Power Metal and Symphonic Metal in their sound, and th...
