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The Glorious Burden
Metal · 2004 · 10 tracks

The Glorious Burden

Iced Earth

Over seventy minutes of precision-drilled military history. High-octane power metal meets orchestral grandeur, featuring the debut of vocalist Tim 'Ripper' Owens.

January 11, 2004 · Floga Records

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A high-stakes, cinematic retelling of history that balances aggressive triumph with the somber weight of sacrifice.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Declaration Day
4:54
02
When the Eagle Cries
4:07
04
Attila
5:38
05
Red Baron/Blue Max
4:05
06
Hollow Man
4:25
07
Waterloo
5:45
09
The Devil to Pay
12:13
10
Hold at All Costs
7:06
11
High Water Mark
12:36
12
Greenface
3:02
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition into the galloping main riff of Declaration Day after the orchestral buildup.
Tim Ripper Owens hitting a glass-shattering high note during the climax of the Gettysburg trilogy.
The somber acoustic opening of When the Eagle Cries shifting into a heavy, mournful anthem.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does The Glorious Burden sound next to the rest of Iced Earth's catalogue?

War Conflict+2.1σ

The writing leans far further into war conflict than the rest of the catalogue.

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