All Shall Fall
Immortal · 2009
40 min · 7 tracks · black metal
A relentless storm of icy riffs and thunderous drums, embodying the fierce spirit of black metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Shall Fall Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its epic length and powerful orchestration, encapsulating themes of darkness and endurance.
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Norden on Fire — This track showcases Immortal's ability to blend atmospheric elements with aggressive instrumentation, creating an immersive experience that highlights their mastery of black metal.
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Unearthly Kingdom — As the longest track on the album, it takes listeners on a sprawling journey through intricate melodies and dynamic shifts, emphasizing the band's evolution in sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with high production quality, embodying classic black metal elements while maintaining its own identity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow build-up before launching into fast-paced, tremolo-picked riffs.
- Each song typically maintains a consistent tempo, with the drums driving the rhythm and creating a relentless energy throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric elements, such as layered guitar harmonies and keyboard textures, which enhance the icy soundscape characteristic of black metal.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative atmosphere exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, reaffirming their black metal presence.
- Career context
- Released in 2009, All Shall Fall marked Immortal's return after a seven-year hiatus since their previous album, Sons of Northern Darkness. This release came during a period of reestablishment following significant lineup changes and the band's transition into a more polished sound while retaining their signature ferocity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emperor· Darkthrone· Mayhem
Tracklist
- 1 All Shall Fall Start here 5:58
- 2 The Rise of Darkness 5:47
- 3 Hordes to War 4:32
- 4 Norden on Fire 6:15
- 5 Arctic Swarm 4:01
- 6 Mount North 5:07
- 7 Unearthly Kingdom 8:30
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