The House of Atreus: Act II

by Virgin Steele

The House of Atreus: Act II cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 16 October 2000
  • Label: T&T
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:29:02
  • Community rating: 3.17/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: David DeFeis, Frank Gilchriest, Edward Pursino

Album Notes & Community Reviews

David DeFeis concludes his massive, operatic adaptation of Aeschylus's 'Oresteia' with this sprawling, highly theatrical power metal epic. 'The House of Atreus: Act II' blends aggressive, neoclassical guitar solos with sweeping symphonic interludes and DeFeis's multi-octave, dramatic vocal delivery. The ambitious double-album structure solidifies the band's legacy as pioneers of grandiose American heavy metal.

Genres

Descriptors: mythology, melodic, conceptual, history

Tracklist

  1. Wings Of Vengeance (5:12)
  2. Hymn To The Gods Of Night (0:46)
  3. Fire Of Ecstasy (5:16)
  4. The Oracle Of Apollo (1:34)
  5. The Voice As Weapon (4:40)
  6. Moira (2:22)
  7. Nemesis (3:28)
  8. The Wine Of Violence (5:38)
  9. A Token Of My Hatred (8:22)
  10. Summoning The Powers (7:59)
  11. Flames Of Thy Power (From Blood They Rise) (5:37)
  12. Arms Of Mercury (4:49)
  13. By The Gods (4:04)
  14. Areopagos (0:27)
  15. The Judgement Of The Son (1:56)
  16. Hammer The Winds (1:31)
  17. Guilt Or Innocence (1:08)
  18. The Fields Of Asphodel (1:16)
  19. When The Legends Die (5:59)
  20. Anemone (Withered Hopes... Forsaken) (0:55)
  21. The Waters Of Acheron (1:14)
  22. Fantasy And Fugue In D Minor (The Death Of Orestes) (4:21)
  23. Resurrection Day (The Finale) (10:28)

Credits

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