Apocalyptic Revelation
Krisiun · 1998
38 min · 9 tracks · death metal
Blistering riffs and relentless drumming create a sonic onslaught that embodies the ferocity of death metal's underground scene.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kings of Killing — This track encapsulates the band's aggressive style with rapid-fire guitar riffs and intricate drumming, serving as a defining moment on the album.
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Vengeance's Revelation — The song showcases Krisiun's ability to blend speed with melody, illustrating their skillful musicianship while maintaining an uncompromising intensity.
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March of the Black Hordes — With its pounding rhythms and dark lyrical themes, this track stands out as a powerful anthem reflecting the band's apocalyptic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's technical complexity and aggressive sound define its place in death metal but lacks broader recognition.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more deliberate sections.
- Riffs are often layered, creating a dense wall of sound that showcases the band's technical proficiency.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions, shifting from one musical theme to another without warning, enhancing the chaotic feel.
- 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 mid-tempo progression
- relentless energy for workouts
- intense focus during playthroughs
- cathartic release of aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soft sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Apocalyptic Revelation is Krisiun's second album, released in 1998 as a follow-up to their debut, Black Force Domain. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Brazilian death metal scene, showcasing their technical prowess and aggressive style that would help define their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Immolation· Nile· Decapitated
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Creation's Scourge 5:03
- 2 Kings of Killing 4:24
- 3 Apocalyptic Victory 5:28
- 4 Aborticide (In the Crypts of Holiness) 4:08
- 5 March of the Black Hordes 4:47
- 6 Vengeance's Revelation 4:39
- 7 Rites of Defamation 4:25
- 8 Meaning of Terror 2:07
- 9 Rises From Black 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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