A New Disease Is Born
Nightrage · 2007
49 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal
A vicious blend of melodic hooks and relentless aggression that defines the sound of modern melodic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reconcile — This track showcases the band's ability to blend melodic riffs with aggressive vocals while delivering a poignant lyrical message about inner conflict.
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Scars — With its catchy chorus and dynamic shifts between melody and heaviness, 'Scars' exemplifies the band's signature sound and songwriting prowess.
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A New Disease Is Born — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of despair and transformation, featuring powerful instrumentation that drives the emotion home.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodic elements within its aggressive framework but lacks standout cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features intricate guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Several tracks incorporate melodic choruses that contrast with the harsh vocals, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for more atmospheric elements to emerge before concluding.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- razor-sharp riffs and melodies
- emotional release through aggression
- focused listening for details
- consistent flow throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'A New Disease Is Born' was released in 2007, Nightrage had established themselves in the melodic death metal scene with their previous album, 'Descent Into Chaos', released in 2005. This record marked a continuation of their evolution, further solidifying their signature sound while also introducing new elements to keep their music fresh.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arch Enemy· In Flames· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spiral 4:38
- 2 Reconcile 4:25
- 3 Death‐Like Silence 4:35
- 4 A Condemned Club 3:45
- 5 Scars 3:39
- 6 De‐Fame 2:52
- 7 Scathing 4:36
- 8 Surge of Pity 4:12
- 9 Encircle 3:33
- 10 Drone 3:23
- 11 Spiritual Impulse 3:33
- 12 A New Disease Is Born 2:56
- 13 Ostentatious 3:17
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