Trial of Champions is the second EP by Canadian power metal band 3 Inches of Blood. It was released in digital download format on October 17, 2007 by Roadrunner Records. The title track was inspired by the Fighting Fantasy game book of the same name, and features a similar plot in which an enslaved gladiator fights his way to victory, and ultimately kills the emperor. "In the Time of Job When Mammon Was a Yippie" is a cover of a song by progressive rock band Lucifer's Friend, from their debut album. "Key to Oblivion" is a B-side from the band's previous studio album, Fire Up the Blades.
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| Released | October 17, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | November 2006 at Armoury Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, power metal | |||
| Length | 11:28 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
| Producer | Joey Jordison | |||
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It is the last release by the band to include their screamer, Jamie Hooper.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Trial of Champions" | 3:39 |
| 2. | "In the Time of Job When Mammon Was a Yippie" (Lucifer's Friend cover) | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Key to Oblivion" | 4:09 |
Personnel
edit- Cam Pipes – clean vocals
- Jamie Hooper – screamed vocals
- Justin Hagberg – lead guitar
- Shane Clark – rhythm guitar
- Nick Cates – bass
- Alexei Rodriguez – drums
- Joey Jordison – producer
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