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Antichrist Demoncore

ACxDC · 2014

19 min · 16 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and blistering vocals, capturing the raw energy of grindcore and death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Misled — This track exemplifies ACxDC's signature rapid-fire delivery and scathing social commentary, making it a standout representation of their thematic concerns.
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    Savior Complexxx — In just under a minute, this track critiques false saviors and societal complacency with sharp lyrical precision, showcasing the band's ability to convey powerful messages in brevity.
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    Dead Cops — A furious anthem against systemic oppression, this track encapsulates the band's anti-authoritarian stance and is often highlighted in discussions about political grindcore.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album's chaotic structure and thematic focus create a strong but niche impact within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout most of its 16 tracks.
  • Many songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from blast beats to slower, heavier riffs without warning.
  • Lyrically, the album tackles social issues directly, with each track addressing different themes related to anti-capitalism and injustice.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Destroy // Create 1:03
  • 2 Misled 0:50
  • 3 Paid in Full 1:27
  • 4 Vegangelical 1:10
  • 5 Holmes 0:34
  • 6 Overstimulated 1:16
  • 7 Cheap Punks 0:40
  • 8 Hipler Youth 1:03
  • 9 Savior Complexxx 0:46
  • 10 Endless Failure 1:51
  • 11 Blood 0:54
  • 12 Dead Cops 1:03
  • 13 Keep Sweet 1:08
  • 14 Lifeless 0:35
  • 15 Filicide 1:55
  • 16 Give Up 3:36

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