What makes Behold the Lion by Woe of Tyrants notable?

The album garnered attention for its progressive elements within the death metal genre, helping to establish Woe of Tyrants as a notable act in the burgeoning metal scene of the mid-2000s. It also received positive reviews from various metal publications, which praised its lyrical ambition and musicianship. Released in January 2007, Behold the Lion was Woe of Tyrants' debut album, marking their entry into the death metal scene. The band emerged from Ohio's heavy music underground, aiming to carve a niche with their blend of technicality and lyrical depth.

Behold the Lion

Woe of Tyrants · 2007

9 tracks · death metal

Ferocious riffs and unrelenting rhythms intertwine with philosophical themes, creating a visceral death metal experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Behold, the Lion — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, combining powerful instrumentation with a narrative that explores personal and societal struggles.
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Hail the Count — With its intense energy and complex time signatures, this track showcases the band's technical prowess while delivering a potent socio-political commentary.
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Yoke of Slavery — The song stands out for its haunting melodies intertwined with aggressive rhythms, effectively illustrating the struggle against oppression through vivid imagery.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Foothills

Higher than 35% of albums we've rated

The album combines technicality with philosophical themes, establishing a solid presence in the death metal scene.

What we noticed

The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that persists through the first four tracks, creating an aggressive and relentless energy.
The lyrical themes explore philosophical concepts, often delivered with harsh vocal styles that complement the aggressive instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Conception
2 Hail the Count
3 Revelations
4 Behold, the Lion
5 Yoke of Slavery
6 Eureka
7 Role of the Brutes
8 The Battle of Border's Break
9 Fable Thy Destination

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