Become the Hunter
Suicide Silence · 2020
39 min · 11 tracks · deathcore
Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a relentless yet dynamic deathcore experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meltdown Start here — Opening with explosive energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its fierce rhythms and intense vocal delivery. It encapsulates the raw aggression that defines much of this record.
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Feel Alive — This track stands out for its balance of melody and brutality, highlighting the band's ability to blend catchy choruses with heavy instrumentation. It serves as a pivotal moment in showcasing their evolution within the genre.
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Become the Hunter — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album's themes of struggle and resilience. Its driving force and intricate guitar work make it a defining piece that resonates with fans old and new.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong contrasts in vocal styles and pacing but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless pace.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and melodic singing, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that slow the tempo significantly, providing moments of tension and release.
- The last two tracks feature a gradual build-up in intensity, culminating in an explosive finale that leaves the listener with a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- cathartic release through intensity
- driven by relentless pacing
- moments of reflective heaviness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, mellow sounds
- seek lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and a return to form after earlier experimental phases.
- Themes
- internal struggle· aggressive resilience· post-departure identity
- Career context
- Become the Hunter marks Suicide Silence's first album since the departure of vocalist Eddie Hermida, following a period of creative exploration. Released in 2020, this album represents a significant return to their heavier roots after the more experimental sound of their previous release, You Can’t Stop Me.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whitechapel· Carnifex· Chelsea Grin
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love Me to Death
A critical moment occurs when the lyrics confront personal demons directly, using stark imagery to evoke feelings of inner conflict.
This shift from abstract themes to direct confrontation adds depth, illustrating vulnerability that contrasts with the overall sonic aggression.
Tracklist
- 1 Meltdown Start here 2:12
- 2 Two Steps 3:22
- 3 Feel Alive 3:29
- 4 Love Me to Death 4:15
- 5 In Hiding 2:57
- 6 Death’s Anxiety 3:13
- 7 Skin Tight 4:10
- 8 The Scythe 4:42
- 9 Serene Obscene 4:25
- 10 Disaster Valley 3:54
- 11 Become the Hunter 3:08
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