A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

My introduction to Blind Guardian was the song "Battlefield" from this album. I loved it, and bought a bunch of their albums. This one probably best demonstrates Blind Guardian's "new" sound: layers upon layers of guitar and vocals, which give the album an epic and symphonic flair. This album is recommended for those who enjoy power metal, or epic sounding music in general. The epic "And Then there was Silence" is one of the best songs Blind Guardian has ever done, as is "The Soulforged" and the aforementioned "Battlefield". Also recommended is "The Maiden and the Minstrel Knight", which has a symphonic medieval ballad feel, combined with Blind Guardian's brand of metal.