A Night at the Opera

Blind Guardian

A Night at the Opera

RELEASED: February 21, 2002
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Precious Jerusalem Meaning 6:22 2. Battlefield Meaning 5:37 3. Under the Ice Meaning 5:44 4. Sadly Sings Destiny Meaning 6:04 5. The Maiden and the Minstrel Knight Meaning 5:30 6. Wait for an Answer 6:30 7. The Soulforged Meaning 5:18 8. Age of False Innocence Meaning 6:05 9. Punishment Divine Meaning 5:45 10. And Then There Was Silence Meaning 14:07 11. Harvest of Sorrow Meaning 3:40
Historical Archive
A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by the German power metal band Blind Guardian, released in 2002. The album marks a significant progression in the band's sound, incorporating symphonic elements and complex arrangements. It features a blend of heavy metal with orchestral music, showcasing the band's lyrical themes often inspired by fantasy literature. Songs like 'The Bard's Song (In the Forest)' and 'Nightfall' have become iconic in the power metal genre, contributing to Blind Guardian's legacy as one of the leading bands in the genre.