Invictus (Virgin Steele album)

1998 studio album by Virgin Steele

Invictus

Studio album by

Virgin Steele

Released| April 20, 1998
Recorded| Media Recording, The Bellmores, New York
Genre| Power metal, heavy metal
Length| 75:35
Label| T&T / Noise
Producer| David DeFeis, Steve Young
Virgin Steele chronology
| The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part II
(1996)  | Invictus
(1998)  | The House of Atreus Act I
(1999)

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Invictus is the eighth studio album from New York-based power metal band Virgin Steele, released in 1998. 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]

## Track listing

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

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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" (instrumental)| 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" (instrumental)| 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'" (instrumental)| 0:22
16.| "Veni, Vidi, Vici"| 10:41

### 2014 remastered 2nd CD: Fire Spirits (Bonus Tracks - Acoustic Versions)

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Dark Distant Future \- Live Rehearsal Great Hall Medley #1No.| Title| Length

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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 #2No.| Title| Length

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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 #3No.| Title| Length

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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

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Band members

* David DeFeis – vocals, keyboards, orchestration, effects, producer[2]
* Edward Pursino – guitars
* Rob DeMartino – bass
* Frank Gilchriest – drums

Production

* Steve Young – producer, engineer, mixing
* Michael Sarsfield – mastering

## References

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1. ^ "Virgin Steele - Invictus". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
2. ^ "Virgin Steele – Invictus". Discogs. 1998. Retrieved September 13, 2010.

## External links

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* Review on revelations.net

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Virgin Steele

* Discography
* Albums

Studio albums|

* Virgin Steele
* Guardians of the Flame
* Noble Savage
* Age of Consent
* Life Among the Ruins
* The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part I
* The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part II
* Invictus
* The House of Atreus Act I
* The House of Atreus Act II
* Visions of Eden
* The Black Light Bacchanalia
* Nocturnes of Hellfire & Damnation

EPs|

* Wait for the Night
* Magick Fire Music

Compilations|

* Hymns to Victory
* The Book of Burning
* Seven Devils Moonshine

Band members|

* David DeFeis
* Jack Starr

Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz release group

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