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Labyrinth - Return To Heaven Denied



8.6 | 185 votes |
Release date: 1998
Style: Progressive power metal

Owners:

187 have it
23 want it


01. Moonlight
02. New Horizons
03. The Night Of Dreams
04. Lady Lost In Time
05. State Of Grace
06. Heaven Denied
07. Thunder
08. Feel [Legend B. remix version]
09. Time After Time
10. Falling Rain
11. Die For Freedom

Top 20 albums of 1998: 17

Guest review by
Spyroid
Rating:
9.5
I remember when I first got my hands on this CD - a friend of mine bought it in a used record store together with a couple of other CD's, and I got to borrow it directly because he didn't think it would be any good anyway. Guess if I was surprised - this album remains one of my favourite power metal albums, which might have to do with the extra spice of a surprise though. But there isn't much bad to say about "Return to Heaven Denied".

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published 06.02.2009 | Comments (0)

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03.06.2010 - 14:38
Rating: 10
koja heavy
BEST ALBUM EVER...
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19.10.2010 - 14:00
Luneth
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Part 2 is infinetly superior imo; but this is still an incredible album nonetheless.
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23.10.2010 - 12:26
Rating: 9
neb
I have to listen part II..but I didn't like the songs I've heard live,so I think I'm gonna wait a bit =/ anyway this one's great
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30.12.2010 - 03:43
Rating: 10
Kropy
Musicianship: 9
Vocal: 10
Atmosphere: 9
Melody: 10
Originality: 8
Production: 10
CD Covers: 8

Best Songs:
01. Moonlight
02. New Horizons
05. State Of Grace
06. Heaven Denied
07. Thunder
10. Falling Rain
11. Die For Freedom
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29.05.2011 - 07:15
Rating: 9
strade
Best power metal album of the 90's, and one of the best ever.
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20.07.2011 - 14:47
Rating: 9
Constantine
Really great musicianship in every aspect. This album is really trip to heaven. If you want to enjoy beautiful melodies you wont make mistake with this one.
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24.06.2012 - 14:17
Rating: 10
LeSiS
Oh my God, this is one of the best power metal albums I have heard in my life.

I don't know how they did it, because they don't have done never more one album like this and even like this.
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04.10.2012 - 01:22
LordHypnos
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Olaf Thorsen is a real genius! Masterpiece
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21.06.2020 - 22:27
Rating: 9
majormalfunction
Not sure why I don't appreciate this one more as most power metal fans seems to love it. It's a solid work but it's not great, for me it lacks the experimental and progressive elements from the debut. My favourite songs are New Horizons, Heaven Denied and the last two.

EDIT: Re-evaluation time. Been binging this one for a couple of weeks and I now consider it to be a top power metal album with a solid flow and some excellent highlights.
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Everything's twice as bright with money in your hands
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10.06.2024 - 18:46
Rating: 10
Majesty1911
Stunningly beautiful work! Vocal refrains, guitar solos, keyboard arrangements - everything is so pretty and nice on this album, it can even be a little overwhelmingly sweet and melodic. There are no weak songs here, but my favorites are: "Thunder", "Lady Lost In Time", "The Night Of Dreams" and "Moonlight". If you're looking for some charming Metal - go for the 1999-2005 Kamelot or this one!
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Glory to the Nation!
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