album · September 6, 1993
Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell
UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)See this day
hard rockheavy metalrock
Released in 1993, "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell" marked Meat Loaf's commercially successful return to the spotlight after a decade-long absence from the charts. The album showcased his signature blend of operatic rock and gothic melodrama.
- The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 1.5 million copies in its first year.
- Songs like "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" became Meat Loaf's biggest hit single, reaching number one in over two dozen countries.
- The album was the first collaboration between Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman since the original "Bat Out of Hell" in 1977.
Meat Loaf was a rock and roll vocalist, known for his powerful voice and theatrical stage presence. "Back into Hell" was released late in his career, following a long period of commercial drought and personal turmoil.
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