Life Among the Ruins is Virgin Steele’s bold pivot into a more melodic, hard‑rock‑driven sound — a passionate, emotional, and richly expressive album that blends arena‑rock swagger with the band’s trademark dramatic flair. David DeFeis delivers one of his most soulful vocal performances, while the songwriting leans into hooks, groove, and heartfelt storytelling.
This 2×LP Blue Vinyl edition presents the full album plus the complete Vertical Soul Suite, giving collectors the definitive expanded version. From the seductive pulse of “Sex Religion Machine” to the bluesy swagger of “Jet Black,” the atmospheric “Cage of Angels,” and the emotional weight of “Never Believed in Good‑Bye,” the album showcases Virgin Steele’s versatility and depth.
The second LP features the full Vertical Soul Suite, including “Wild Thing,” “The Moonrise in Your Skin,” and the powerful closer “Flesh & Blood.”
A passionate, melodic, and deeply expressive chapter in Virgin Steele’s catalogue — essential for fans of their hard‑rock era.
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
Complete 2×LP edition including the Vertical Soul Suite
Strong melodic‑rock appeal with emotional depth
Perfect companion to The Marriage of Heaven & Hell and Invictus
High collector demand for expanded Virgin Steele vinyl reissues
TRACK LISTING (2×LP)
LP1 – Side A
Sex Religion Machine
Love Is Pain
Jet Black
Invitation
I Dress In Black (Woman With No Shadow)
LP1 – Side B
Crown Of Thorns
Cage Of Angels
Never Believed In Good‑Bye
Too Hot To Handle
LP2 – Side C
Love’s Gone
Snakeskin Voodoo Man
Wildfire Woman
Haunting The Last Hours
Last Rose Of Summer
LP2 – Side D — The Vertical Soul Suite
Wild Thing
The Moonrise In Your Skin
Wild Thing Reprise
The Magick Of Your Skin
Flesh & Blood
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