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Awaken the Tides

Malefice · 2011

52 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and melodic hooks balanced with aggressive vocals, embodying the essence of modern metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Awaken the Tides — The title track sets a powerful tone for the album with its dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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    Baying for Blood — This track features an infectious chorus and intricate guitar work that highlights the band's ability to blend melody with heaviness effectively.
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    Dead in the Water — With its intense verses and soaring choruses, this song showcases lyrical depth while maintaining the album's energetic pace.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Flood of Red

    The bridge dramatically shifts from chaos to a haunting melody, illustrating a moment of introspection amidst turmoil.

    This contrast emphasizes vulnerability in a song otherwise marked by aggression, adding emotional weight to the narrative.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Awaken the Tides 4:44
  • 2 Delirium 4:14
  • 3 Dead in the Water 3:50
  • 4 Minutes 5:30
  • 5 Baying for Blood 5:31
  • 6 Blessed/Cursed 4:22
  • 7 The Day the Sky Fell 5:07
  • 8 Out Numbered Out Gunned 3:52
  • 9 Flood of Red 5:03
  • 10 The Haunting 9:55

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