A Diamond for Disease
Arsis · 2005
20 min · 3 tracks · melodic death metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and intricate rhythms, fusing aggression with harmonic depth in each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Diamond for Disease — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, blending complex guitar work with dynamic tempo shifts that highlight the band's technical skill.
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Roses on White Lace — This song stands out for its haunting melodies paired with aggressive instrumentation, illustrating the band's ability to balance beauty and brutality.
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The Promise of Never — At just under three minutes, this track delivers a powerful punch, showcasing Arsis' ability to craft memorable hooks within concise frameworks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong compositions and technical skill, establishing a solid foundation in melodic death metal.
What we noticed
- Each track features rapid tempo changes, with sections alternating between blast beats and melodic passages.
- The guitar work includes intricate harmonies and dual leads, often layered over complex drumming patterns.
- Vocal delivery shifts between high-pitched screams and deeper growls, enhancing the dynamic range of the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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 A Diamond for Disease 12:52
- 2 Roses on White Lace 4:17
- 3 The Promise of Never 2:50
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