Invictus (Virgin Steele album)


Invictus is the eighth studio album from New York-based power metal band Virgin Steele. It is the third part of The Marriage of Heaven and Hell saga, exploring the relationships and conflicts between humanity and divinity. The album's name is Latin for Unconquered.[1]

Invictus
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 20, 1998
RecordedMedia Recording, The Bellmores, New York
GenrePower metal
Length75:35
LabelT&T / Noise
ProducerDavid DeFeis, Steve Young
Virgin Steele chronology
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part II
(1996)
Invictus
(1998)
The House of Atreus Act I
(1999)

Track listing edit

All tracks by David DeFeis except "Defiance" by DeFeis / Edward Pursino

No.TitleLength
1."The Blood of Vengeance"1:54
2."Invictus"5:35
3."Mind, Body, Spirit"7:18
4."In the Arms of the Death God"1:19
5."Through Blood and Fire"5:30
6."Sword of the Gods"7:33
7."God of Our Sorrows"1:19
8."Vow of Honour"1:02
9."Defiance"6:30
10."Dust from the Burning"4:32
11."Amaranth"0:22
12."A Whisper of Death"8:52
13."Dominion Day"6:35
14."A Shadow of Fear"6:11
15."Theme from 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell'"0:22
16."Veni, Vidi, Vici"10:41

2014 Remastered 2nd CD: Fire Spirits (Bonus Tracks - Acoustic Versions) edit

Dark Distant Future - Live Rehearsal Great Hall Medley #1
No.TitleLength
1."A Whisper of Death (Intro)"1:59
2."Unholy Water"3:42
3."Trail of Tears"6:56
With Vengeance Divine - Live In The Studio Medley #2
No.TitleLength
4."Rising Unchained"3:04
5."Veni, Vidi, Vici"6:18
6."Defiance"3:35
7."I Will Come for You"3:10
8."Victory is Mine"4:15
Conquering Hero - Live Fireplace Rehearsal Medley #3
No.TitleLength
9."Serpent's Kiss (Intro)"1:58
10."A Whisper of Death (Main Section of the Song)"2:08
11."Great Sword of Flame"2:04
12."Emalaith"4:29
13."The Burning of Rome (Cry for Pompeii)"2:43
14."Perfect Mansions (Mountains of the Sun)"6:07
15."Do You Walk with God"4:54

Personnel edit

Band members edit

  • David DeFeis - all vocals, keyboards, orchestration, effects, producer[2]
  • Edward Pursino - acoustic and electric guitars
  • Rob DeMartino - bass
  • Frank Gilchriest - drums

Production edit

  • Steve Young - producer, engineer, mixing
  • Michael Sarsfield - mastering

References edit

  1. ^ "Virgin Steele - Invictus". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  2. ^ "Virgin Steele - Invictus". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-09-13.

External links edit