The Book of Burning is an album of the American heavy metal band Virgin Steele. It was released in January, 2002 by Noise Records, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the band, together with the compilation Hymns to Victory. Bonus Edition +1 track.
“Conjuration of the Watcher” (David DeFeis, Edward Pursino – reworked song, recorded during The House of Atreus Act I sessions) – 4:24
“Don’t Say Goodbye (Tonight)” (D. DeFeis, Jack Starr – re-recorded version) – 4:42
“Rain of Fire” (D. DeFeis – new song) – 6:27
“Annihilation” (D. DeFeis – new song) – 1:05
“Hellfire Woman” (D. DeFeis, J. Starr – new song) – 6:57
“Children of the Storm” (D. DeFeis, J. Starr – re-recorded version) – 6:19
“The Chosen Ones” (D. DeFeis, J. Starr – new song) – 8:04
“The Succubus” (D. DeFeis, E. Pursino – reworked song) – 3:15
“Minuet in G Minor” (J.S. Bach – re-recorded version) – 0:48
“The Redeemer” (D. DeFeis, J. Starr – re-recorded version) – 5:42
“I Am the One” (D. DeFeis, J. Starr – re-recorded version) – 3:48
“Hot and Wild” (D. DeFeis, E. Pursino – new recording of a song written for Noble Savage) – 4:05
“Birth Through Fire (D. DeFeis – re-recorded version) – 0:39
“Guardians of the Flame” (D. DeFeis, J. Starr – re-recorded version) – 6:44
“The Final Days” (D. DeFeis, J. Starr – new song) – 5:50
“A Cry in the Night” (D. DeFeis – re-recorded acoustic version) – 4:45
bonus
Queen of the Dead (Nordic Twilight Version)