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Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
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Matt Mills

REVEALED: 10 amazing metal albums that are only one song long | Rare Historical Photos

Artwork for albums by Sleep, Edge Of Samity, Insomnium and Bell Witch.

Very few bands have the guts to attempt it, but there’s a micro-niche in the wide world of heavy metal, consisting of albums that are just one, lone, overarching track. Attempting such a venture is incredibly risky: not only is it essentially commercial suicide, but to try and make a 40-, 50- or 60-minute song not boring is a herculean task. A very select few have succeeded, however. Below, Metal Hammer’s compiled 10 classic heavy metal albums with a one-line-long track listing.

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