What makes 13 Faces of Death by Embalmer notable?

This album solidified Embalmer's place in the underground metal scene, receiving acclaim for its raw production and gruesome lyrical content. It has since become a cult favorite among grindcore enthusiasts, influencing subsequent acts within the genre and contributing to the resurgence of extreme metal themes in the mid-2000s. Released in 2006, 13 Faces of Death is Embalmer's first album after a significant hiatus following their prior effort, 1998's There Was Blood Everywhere. The band returned with a renewed intensity, showcasing their established style while pushing deeper into themes of horror and death.

How many songs are on 13 Faces of Death?

13 Faces of Death has 13 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

13 Faces of Death

Embalmer · 2006

43 min · 13 tracks

A relentless barrage of gore-infused grindcore, punctuated by visceral imagery and unyielding rhythms.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Scourged of Your Innocence — The opening track sets the tone with its frenzied pace and aggressive riffs, encapsulating the album's visceral energy and thematic focus on brutality.
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They Can Smell Our Blood — This track stands out for its catchy yet ferocious hooks that highlight Embalmer's ability to blend melody with extreme aggression, drawing listeners into their horrific narrative.
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Mutilation at the Altar — With its chaotic structure and unsettling lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's commitment to exploring gruesome themes while delivering relentless sonic assault.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Foothills

Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album delivers intense grindcore with graphic themes but may not hold up for all listeners over time.

What we noticed

Each song features abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from blast beats to slower, crushing riffs without warning.
Lyrical themes are consistently centered around graphic violence and horror imagery, with titles like 'Limbs in the Grinder' and 'Mutilation at the Altar'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Scourged of Your Innocence 5:07
2 They Can Smell Our Blood 4:31
3 Beheaded Without a Drop Spilt 2:49
4 Limbs in the Grinder 2:21
5 Vengence Through Homicide 3:23
6 Mutilation at the Altar 3:33
7 Horrific Distain 4:44
8 Rotten Body Fluids 3:10
9 There Was Blood Everywhere 2:12
10 The More Fuckers Dead, the Better 3:03
11 Into the Oven 4:25
12 Devils Night 2:29
13 XIII 1:45

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There Was Blood Everywhere

1997

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