Pain of Salvation - Be [Live DVD]

I am...
I was not, then I came to be.
I cannot remember not being.
But I may have traveled very far to get here.



















Artist: Pain of Salvation
Album: Be [Live DVD] (2004)
Genre: Progressive Metal
Official Site: www.painofsalvation.com/

BE, I feel, is Daniel Gildenlow's brainchild. It is a concept about the creation of the universe and the rise and fall of humanity. Be was written and composed almost entirely by Daniel Gildenlow himself. The album, prior to its recording, was performed in its entirety live as a stage production in several locations, complete with costumes, a small reservior in the middle of the stage, and a 9-piece orchestra called the Orchestra of Eternity. This is the Live video from one of those performances.

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Sonata Arctica - Unia

You slaughtered my soul again
Tried my best to be worth your two realities
You're breaking my heart again
To squeeze out a rhyme, I bid you farewell.














Artist: Sonata Arctica
Album: Unia (2007)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.sonataarctica.info/

We all know about Sonata Arctica, so I'm just going to post the album shit.

Tracklist:
1. In Black and White - (5:04)
2. Paid in Full - (4:25)
3. For the Sake of Revenge - (3:23)
4. It Won't Fade - (5:59)
5. Under Your Tree - (5:14)
6. Caleb - (6:17)
7. The Vice - (4:09)
8. My Dream's But a Drop of Fuel for a Nightmare - (6:13)
9. The Harvest - (4:19)
10. The Worlds Forgotten, The Words Forbidden - (2:57)
11. Fly with the Black Swan - (5:08)
12. Good Enough is Good Enough - (5:32)

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Axenstar - Discography

A broken soul on the edge to insanity
Not knowing right from wrong or what is true or false
Making up your own rules of how to live your life
Don't you ever think about anyone else?















Artist: Axenstar
Albums: Perpetual Twilight (2002), Far From Heaven (2003), The Inquisition (2005), The Final Requiem (2006)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.axenstar.com/

Axenstar was founded in 1998 by Swedish guitarist and dancer Peter Johansson aside bassist Magnus Ek. The group plays very good power metal. It's not quite as ballsy as, say, Manowar or Firewind, but it gets the job done. The group underwent a huge line-up change for their final album, with founders Johansson and Ek leaving the band.

Album: Perpetual Twilight (2002)
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Tracklist:
1. All I Could Ever Be - (4:33)
2. The Cross We Bear - (5:45)
3. King of Tragedy - (5:33)
4. Scars - (5:05)
5. Enchantment - (4:40)
6. New Revelations - (7:15)
7. Secrets Revealed - (3:11)
8. Confess Thy Sins - (4:07)
9. Perpetual Twilight - (8:29)

Album: Far From Heaven (2003)
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Tracklist:
1. The Descending - (1:06)
2. Infernal Angel - (4:17)
3. Blind Leading the Blind - (4:44)
4. Don't Hide Your Eyes - (5:12)
5. Far From Heaven - (6:57)
6. Abandoned - (5:20)
7. Children Forlorn - (4:13)
8. Death Denied - (4:32)
9. Blackout - (5:00)
10. Northern Sky - (4:55)

Album: The Inquisition (2005)
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Tracklist:
1. The Fallen One - (3:53)
2. Under Black Wings - (5:39)
3. Salvation - (3:59)
4. Inside Your Mind - (5:54)
5. Daydreamer - (4:34)
6. Drifting - (2:30)
7. The Burning - (7:16)
8. Run or Hide - (5:05)
9. The Sands of Time - (4:32)

Album: The Final Requiem (2006)
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Tracklist:
1. Final Requiem - (3:53)
2. Condemnation - (4:03)
3. The Divine - (4:19)
4. Edge of the World - (5:19)
5. Thirteen - (4:41)
6. The Hide - (4:59)
7. Underworld - (5:46)
8. Spirit - (4:07)
9. Pagan Ritual - (3:56)
10. Seeds of Evil - (4:37)
11. End of the Line - (3:59)
12. Beyond the Lies - (4:48)

Angra - Discography

Carolina IV took a river to the sky
Seven men on board taking part
To take their hearts around
All around, around the world!
















Artist: Angra
Album(s): Angels Cry (1993), Holy Land (1996), Freedom Call (EP) (1996), Holy Live (Live Album) (1997), Fireworks (1998), MTV Unplugged (1998), Rebirth (2001), Hunters and Prey (EP) (2002), Temple of Shadows (2004), Aurora Consurgens (2006)
Genre: Progressive Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.angra.net/

There's already an Angra post on here, so I'll just cut right to the cheese and give you what you want.

Album: Angels Cry (1993)
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Tracklist:
1. Unfinished Allegro - (1:14)
2. Carry On - (5:03)
3. Time - (5:55)
4. Angels Cry - (6:49)
5. Stand Away - (4:55)
6. Never Understand - (7:49)
7. Wuthering Heights - (4:40)
8. Streets of Tomorrow - (5:03)
9. Evil Warning - (6:41)
10. Lasting Child - (7:36)

Album: Holy Land (1996)
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Tracklist:
1. Crossing - (1:59)
2. Nothing to Say - (6:24)
3. Silence and Distance - (5:37)
4. Carolina IV - (10:38)
5. Holy Land - (6:28)
6. The Shaman - (5:26)
7. Make Believe - (5:55)
8. Z.I.T.O. - (6:06)
9. Deep Blue - (5:50)
10. Lullaby for Lucifer - (2:44)

Album: Freedom Call (EP) (1996)
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Tracklist:
1. Freedom Call - (5:03)
2. Queen of the Night (Remix Version) - (4:42)
3. Reaching Horizons - (5:08)
4. Stand Away (Orchestra Version) - (4:55)
5. Painkiller (Judas Priest Cover) - (6:05)
6. Deep Blue (Edit Version) - (3:55)

Album: Holy Live (Live Album) (1997)
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Tracklist:
1. Crossing - (2:23)
2. Nothing to Say - (6:27)
3. Z.I.T.O. - (6:50)
4. Carolina IV - (13:14)
5. Unfinished Allegro - (1:17)
6. Carry On - (5:21)

Album: Fireworks (1998)
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Tracklist:
1. Wings of Reality - (5:55)
2. Petrified Eyes - (6:06)
3. Lisbon - (5:14)
4. Metal Icarus - (6:24)
5. Paradise - (7:39)
6. Mystery Machine - (4:12)
7. Fireworks - (6:21)
8. Extreme Dream - (4:17)
9. Gentle Change - (5:36)
10. Speed - (5:59)
11. Rainy Nights - (5:06)

Album: MTV Unplugged (1998)
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Tracklist:
1. Angels Cry - (9:53)
2. Time - (6:17)
3. Make Believe - (5:13)
4. Carry On - (5:33)
5. Lullaby for Lucifer - (6:05)
6. Reaching Horizons - (4:02)
7. The Shaman - (11:02)
8. Holy Land - (5:47)
9. Jam - (3:32)
10. Wuthering Heights - (3:20)
11. Chega de Saudades - (2:53)
12. Never Understand - (6:22)
13. Wasted Years - (5:32)

Album: Rebirth (2001)
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Tracklist:
1. In Excelsis - (1:05)
2. Nova Era - (4:54)
3. Millenium Sun - (5:11)
4. Acid Rain - (6:10)
5. Heroes of Sand - (4:39)
6. Unholy Wars: Imperial Crown/Forgiven Return (8:15)
7. Rebirth - (5:17)
8. Judgement Day - (5:40)
9. Running Alone - (7:13)
10. Visions Prelude - (4:32)
11. Acid Rain (Demo) - (5:31)

Album: Hunters and Prey (EP) (2002)
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Tracklist:
1. Live and Learn - (4:14)
2. Bleeding Heart - (4:06)
3. Hunters and Prey - (6:31)
4. Eyes of Christ - (4:18)
5. Rebirth (Accoustic Edit Version) - (3:37)
6. Heroes of Sand (Accoustic Version) - (3:52)
7. Mama - (5:22)
8. Caça e Caçador - (6:28)

Album: Temple of Shadows (2004)
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Tracklist:
1. Deus Le Volt! - (0:54)
2. Spread Your Fire - (4:28)
3. Angels and Demons - (4:13)
4. Waiting Silence - (4:57)
5. Wishing Well - (4:02)
6. The Temple of Hate - (5:16)
7. The Shadow Hunter - (8:07)
8. No Pain for the Dead - (5:08)
9. Winds of Destination - (6:58)
10. Sprouts of Time - (5:12)
11. Morning Star - (7:42)
12. Late Redemption - (4:58)
13. Gate XIII - (5:04)

Album: Aurora Consurgens (2006)
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Tracklist:
1. The Course of Nature - (3:47)
2. The Voice Commanding You - (5:50)
3. Ego Painted Grey - (4:22)
4. Breaking Ties - (5:29)
5. Salvation: Suicide - (6:32)
6. Window to Nowhere - (3:30)
7. So Near So Far - (4:25)
8. Passing By - (6:02)
9. Scream Your Heart Out - (6:11)

Andre Matos - Time To Be Free

Some days I wonder if I could be
Another kind of person, find another truth
I know these words all too well:
By yourself, no one else, never break the spell!














Artist: Andre Matos
Album: Time To Be Free (2007)
Genre: Progressive Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.andrematos.net/

Andre Matos, born September 14, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil, is probably most well known as the former vocalist for Angra, as well as his work with Shaaman. The driving force behind both bands, Matos is a classically trained pianist, explaining his vast knowledge of music and his incredible compositions in his music. After leaving Angra over arguments with the guitarists concerning the band's management, Matos took the rhythm section and formed Shaaman. He then went solo in 2006 and released Time To Be Free in 2007. Matos is currently dedicated to his solo career.

Tracklist:
1. Menuett - (0:48)
2. Letting Go - (6:05)
3. Rio - (6:00)
4. Remember Why - (5:56)
5. How Long (Unleashed Away) - (4:51)
6. Looking Away - (4:57)
7. Face the End - (5:13)
8. Time To Be Free - (8:34)
9. Rescue - (5:58)
10. A New Moonlight - (8:57)
11. Endeavour - (7:03)
12. Seperate Ways (Worlds Apart Bonus) - (5:17)

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Diablo Swing Orchestra - The Butcher's Ballroom

Red eyes only, the floor comes closer
A kiss that bruises a skin so frail
Iron taste tongue, rage polluted the veins so furious
With a mouth that will never tell.














Artist: Diablo Swing Orchestra
Album: The Butcher's Ballroom (2006)
Genre: Avant-Garde Metal
Official Site: http://www.diabloswing.com/

Diablo Swing Orchestra formed in 2003 are from Sweden and, though not really an orchestra, incorporate female vocals, as well as a cello, into their music. They play a very strange kind of metal that can only be referred to as avant-garde. DSO is supposedly formed from the descendants of a troupe that played music in defiance to the ruling church during the 16th century in Sweden. The troupe played underground until they were discovered and decided to play one grand final show before being martyred to the church. DSO's eclectic playing style is quite unique, and if you're a fan of the strange, then DSO is for you. This is DSO's only full release so far, The Butcher's Ballroom.

This album was requested by The Stormbeard Guild's own Keeper of the Seven Keys.

Tracklist:
1. Balrog Boogie - (3:53)
2. Heroines - (5:23)
3. Poetic Pitbull Revolutions - (4:52)
4. Ragdoll Physics - (3:53)
5. D'Angelo - (1:54)
6. Velvet Embracer - (4:05)
7. Gunpowder Chant - (1:51)
8. Infralove - (4:54)
9. Wedding March For A Bullet - (3:14)
10. Qualms of Conscience - (1:16)
11. Zodiac Virtues - (4:48)
12. Porcelain Judas - (4:09)
13. Pink Noise Waltz - (6:07)

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Hammerfall - Crimson Thunder

We are the voices in the dark
Inside the fire we are the
Eternal Spark that will guide the way














Artist: Hammerfall
Album: Crimson Thunder (2002)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.hammerfall.net/

Hammerfall, the wildly popular Power Metal band from Sweden, formed in 1993 when Oscar Dronjak split from Ceremonial Oath to start his own band. After going through many line-up changes (including members from bands such as In Flames and Dark Tranquility), the group settled on the one that would bring one of their best albums, Crimson Thunder. Hammerfall toured with groups such as DIO in North America and the likes of Iron Maiden, Slayer and Stratovarius in Europe. A music video was also made for the single, Hearts on Fire. This album is definately a Power Metal must-have.

Tracklist:
1. Riders on the Storm - (4:36)
2. Hearts on Fire - (3:53)
3. On the Edge of Honour - (4:49)
4. Crimson Thunder - (5:05)
5. Lore of the Arnana - (1:29)
6. Trailblazers - (4:39)
7. Dreams Come True - (4:04)
8. Angel of Marcy - (5:40)
9. The Unforgiving Blade - (3:42)
10. In Memoriam - (4:23)
11. Hero's Return - (5:21)

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Skyclad - Folkemon

Chips are down and stakes are high,
Milk-shake minds are sucked bone dry.
If their fiendish schemes should fail,
They'll smoke us all - but not inhale!














Artist: Skyclad
Album: Folkemon (2000)
Genre: Folk Metal
Official Site: http://www.skyclad.co.uk/index.html/

Skyclad are hailed as the creators of the Folk Metal genre. The British band was originally formed by Sabbat vocalist Martin Walkyier and Pariah guitarist Steve Ramsey as a sort of one-album project, but soon evolved into one of the greatest metal bands around. The group underwent many line-up changes in the beginning of their career, but they've pulled together. This album marks the last in which Walkyier is on vocals before he went on to form The Clan Destined. This is Skyclad's Folkemon. Notable tracks include The Great Brain Robbery, Polkageist, and When God Logs-Off.

Tracklist:
1. The Great Brain Robbery - (4:34)
2. Think Back and Lie of England - (4:59)
3. Polkageist - (4:02)
4. Crux of the Message - (4:53)
5. The Disenchanted Forest - (7:11)
6. The Antibody Politic - (3:19)
7. When God Logs-Off - (3:09)
8. You Lost My Memory - (5:57)
9. Deja-Vu Ain't What It Used To Be - (5:46)
10. Any Old Irony? - (3:53)
11. Swords of a Thousand Men - (2:48)

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Message #4

Some tracks that I upload contain characters in the titles that won't allow me to upload the albums as .zip files. For these albums, I turn them into .rar files as opposed to .zip files. This means that, should you come across one of these .rar albums, you'll have to use WinRAR to extract it.

If you do not have WinRAR on your computer, you can get it from http://www.rarlab.com/download.htm by selecting your language. After that, just install the file, and you'll be able to extract .rar files as easily as you would .zip files.

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Kiko Loureiro - No Gravity

Artist: Kiko Loureiro
Album: No Gravity (2005)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.kikoloureiro.com.br/

Brazilian-born Kiko Loureiro is most famously known for his work as the guitarist for Brazilian Progressive Power Metal group Angra. Although Andre Matos took the rhythm section of Angra with him when he departed from the group to create Shaaman, Kiko Loureiro rebuilt the group and began releasing albums again as Angra. Most people do not know, however, that Loureiro has his own solo albums as well. The guitarists' incredible skill is evident on his two solo albums, both of which are purely instrumental. This is his first solo album, No Gravity. If you're a fan of Angra or Power Metal in general, I suggest you get these albums. Notable tracks include Escaping, La Force de L'âme, and Beautiful Language.

Tracklist:
1. Enfermo - (4:02)
2. Endangered Species - (5:10)
3. Escaping - (5:35)
4. No Gravity - (4:23)
5. Pau-De-Arara - (7:01)
6. La Force De L'âme - (4:33)
7. Tapping Into My Dark Tranquility - (2:12)
8. Moment of Truth - (4:30)
9. Beautiful Language - (2:00)
10. In a Gentle Way - (5:34)
11. Dilemma - (4:13)
12. Feliz Desilusão - (3:39)
13. Choro de Criança - (1:11)

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Rhapsody - The Dark Secret: Live in Canada 2005

So we'll fight against the wind for the glory of the king
To defeat the evil enemies
And we'll ride with our lord for the power and the throne
In the name of holy thunderforce.














Artist: Rhapsody (of Fire)
Album: The Dark Secret - Live in Canada 2005 (2006)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.rhapsodyoffire.com/

Rhapsody (now known as Rhapsody of Fire) is well known throughout the Power Metal world for Luca Turilli's incredible composing skills, as well as the skill of its players (not to mention the sheer amount of cheese in their music). In 2005, they recorded a live album in Canada while on tour for their album Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret. This is that album. I give you The Dark Secret - Live in Canada 2005.

Tracklist:
1. The Dark Secret - (3:06)
2. Unholy Warcry - (5:32)
3. Wisdom of the Kings - (4:21)
4. The Village of Dwarves - (3:59)
5. Erian's Mystical Rhymes - (13:12)
6. Dawn of Victory - (6:17)
7. Lamento Eroico - (4:45)
8. Nightfall on the Grey Mountains - (4:41)
9. The March of the Swordmaster - (5:07)
10. Emerald Sword - (6:07)
11. Gran Finale - (3:03)

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Message #3

I've just added a new, faster way for you to find any Live Albums you're looking for amongst my blog - I've gone through and tagged all posts containing a live album with the tag "Live Albums". Now, if you're looking for any live albums, just look on the left side of the blog where my tags are located and click Live Albums to pull up all post with that tag. Pretty neat, eh?

Galneryus - Live for Rebirth

Breaking the tyrant's rule
Shake the world like a dog of war
Taking a chance to fight for freedom you want


















Artist: Galneryus
Album: Live for Rebirth (2006)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.syu-net.jp/galneryus/top.html

Galneryus released a live DVD in 2006 for their Die for Rebirth tour. The show was recorded at the tour's finale show in Shibuya O-West in Japan. The DVD is chock full of awesome, but unfortunately, this post is not the DVD - it's just the audio from the CD. It's very good quality, and I know you'll enjoy it.

The other Galneryus post in this blog will be updated with this album as well.

Tracklist:
1. Arise - (2:19)
2. Shriek of the Vengeance - (4:46)
3. Raid Again - (5:24)
4. Shiver - (7:31)
5. Deep Affection - (7:00)
6. Drum Solo - (2:52)
7. Vanishing Hope - (5:24)
8. Heavy Curse - (5:31)
9. My Last Farewell - (6:00)
10. Braving Flag - (5:57)
11. Glorious Agressor - (3:56)
12. Whisper in the Red Sky - (7:17)
13. Silent Revelation - (6:03)
14. Struggle for the Freedom Flag - (7:24)
15. United Flag - (6:49)
16. Rebirth - (2:02)
17. Serenade (Previously Unreleased Bonus Track) - (5:52)

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Ark Storm - No Boundaries, Beginning of the New Legend, and The Everlasting Wheel

One thousand souls of the dead men
Breaking the silence by hatred
There's only one way to crawl out
Holding on to my hope 'til rise from this hell


















Artist: Ark Storm
Albums: No Boundaries, Beginning of the New Legend, and The Everlasting Wheel
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://home.att.ne.jp/kiwi/arkstorm/

Ark Storm is yet another Power Metal band from Japan. The group plays a more Neo-Classical style of Power Metal, but still keeps a keyboard player in the group (the same keyboard player, in fact, as Galneryus. Yuhki pulls double keyboard duties for both bands). The guitar solos are great (almost like Yngwie Malmsteen, but without too much wank), the bass player is absolutely amazing (he can pull solos just as well as the guitarist), and the vocals are awesome (except on No Boundaries. Thank Odin he changed his style for the better). It's just plain Power Metal that you can rock out to. Here is their entire discography so far (only three albums!)

Album: No Boundaries (2002)
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Tracklist:
1. Play For You - (5:14)
2. Same Old Faces - (5:07)
3. Big Soldiers - (5:42)
4. Search for the Hidden Treasure - (5:21)
5. Eyes of the Free Will - (3:51)
6. Phoenix Rising - (5:29)
7. Demon Eyes - (5:33)
8. Like A Living Hell - (5:40)
9. To All The Losers - (4:23)
10. Roar of the Pharaoh - (4:11)
11. Just Like The Water Without A Shape - (4:43)

Album: Beginning of the New Legend (2003)
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Tracklist:
1. Ark Storm - (5:33)
2. Message in DNA - (4:49)
3. Only Time Will Last - (5:00)
4. The Burning Flame - (5:58)
5. Brainless Traitor - (6:08)
6. Evolution (Bass Solo) - (2:10)
7. Sudden Madness - (4:15)
8. Soldier's Drift - (5:31)
9. Rood (Instrumental) - (5:01)
10. War Game - (4:27)
11. Voyage of the New Legend - (5:23)

Album: The Everlasting Wheel (2004)
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Tracklist:
1. The Sword of the Ancient Knight - (4:16)
2. Symphony on Wings - (4:14)
3. True Paradise - (4:45)
4. Face the Evil Master - (4:15)
5. Promised Land - (5:54)
6. The Giver - (3:31)
7. Orpheus - (5:44)
8. Born to Declare - (4:44)
9. Prophet and the Warning - (4:29)
10. Brave Hercules - (4:13)
11. Final Faith - (5:34)

Galneryus - One For All - All For One

Flying through the holy sky
Approaching the sea of rage
We can see the land of freedom
It's just a matter of time














Artist: Galneryus
Album: One For All - All For One (2007)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.syu-net.jp/galneryus/top.html

There is already a Galneryus post on this blog, so I'm going to post this new album here, as well as update the old post with this.

One For All - All For One is the 4th and latest release by Japanese Power Metal band Galneryus. While all other albums have been sung in English, One For All - All For One contains three songs with Japanese lyrics. This album is not as awesome as Galneryus's last two releases, but it's still pretty good, so I'd suggest getting it anyways.

Tracklist:
1. Red Horizon - (2:12)
2. New Legend - (5:23)
3. The Night Craver - (5:08)
4. Aim at the Top - (4:45)
5. Everlasting - (5:02)
6. Last New Song - (5:24)
7. Don't Touch - (6:00)
8. The Flame - (5:03)
9. Chasing the Wind - (6:23)
10. Sign of Revolution - (5:36)
11. Cry for the Dark - (5:33)
12. The Sun Goes Down - (1:53)

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