Holy Hell

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Holy Hell
Holy Hell cover
Studio album by Rob Rock
Released 2005
Genre Heavy metal, power metal, Christian metal
Length 46:43
Label AFM Records (worldwide)
JVC/Victor (Asia)
Producer Roy Z
Rob Rock chronology
Eyes of Eternity
(2003)
Holy Hell
(2005)
Garden of Chaos
(2007)

Holy Hell is a heavy metal album released in 2005 by Rob Rock. It is his third solo release and is known for being his heaviest and most aggressive album to date. It was produced by Roy Z who is also known for producing solo albums by Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson. Roy Z is also credited for performing some of the guitar and bass parts on the album. Many highly acclaimed musicians are featured throughout, including guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark of Narnia fame, and drummer Bobby Jarzombek who has played in bands such as Iced Earth and Spastic Ink. Tobias Sammet of Edguy and Avantasia also makes a guest appearance, singing a duet with Rob on the closing track which is a cover of the ABBA song "Move On".

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Slayer of Souls" (3:32)
  2. "First Winds of the End of Time" (4:38)
  3. "Calling Angels" (4:40)
  4. "Holy Hell" (4:03)
  5. "Lion of Judah" (5:09)
  6. "I'm a Warrior" (4:20)
  7. "I'll Be Waiting For You" (4:49)
  8. "When Darkness Reigns" (5:48)
  9. "The Revelation" (4:19)
  10. "Move On" (5:12) (ABBA cover featuring Tobias Sammet)

[edit] Credits

  • Rob Rock - lead and backing vocals
  • Tobias Sammet - lead vocals on "Move On"
  • Liza Shekhter - backing vocals and keyboards on "Move On"
  • Carl Johan Grimmark - guitars
  • Roy Z - guitars, bass
  • The Warlock - guitars
  • Bob Rossi - guitar solo on "The Revelation"
  • Rick Renstrom - guitar solo on "Holy Hell"
  • Bobby Jarzombek - drums
  • Butch Carlson - drums on "Calling Angels"
  • Dave Moreno - drums on "Move On"
  • Andreas Olsson - bass
  • Mistheria - keyboards