What makes Beyond the Permafrost by Skeletonwitch notable?

The album was critically acclaimed, often cited as a significant release in the blackened thrash metal subgenre. It helped Skeletonwitch gain a dedicated following and led to subsequent tours with notable bands, further solidifying their place in the metal community. Beyond the Permafrost was Skeletonwitch's second full-length album, released in early 2007 following their 2004 debut. At this point, the band was establishing themselves within the extreme metal scene, gaining traction with their unique blend of thrash and black metal influences.

How many songs are on Beyond the Permafrost?

Beyond the Permafrost has 12 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Beyond the Permafrost

Skeletonwitch · 2007

36 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal

A blistering fusion of thrash and black metal, marked by relentless riffs and ferocious vocals that evoke a primal energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Baptized in Flames — This track showcases the band's ability to blend melodic elements with aggressive instrumentation, creating an anthemic yet brutal listening experience.
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Sacrifice for the Slaughtergod — The song's relentless pace and dark thematic content exemplify the band's intensity and lyrical depth, featuring vivid imagery of chaos and violence.
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Feast Upon Flesh — With its dynamic shifts and intricate guitar work, this track captures the essence of Skeletonwitch's sound while highlighting their technical prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and performance within its genre, balancing aggression with technical flair.

What we noticed

The album opens with a rapid-fire tempo that persists through the first five tracks, creating an aggressive and unrelenting energy.
Vocals alternate between high-pitched shrieks and guttural growls, enhancing the contrast between melodic and brutal elements.
Several tracks feature intricate guitar solos that break up the relentless riffing, adding moments of technicality amidst the chaos.
The last three tracks slow down slightly in tempo, allowing for a brief respite before concluding with intense energy.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Upon Wings of Black 2:40
2 Beyond the Permafrost 2:29
3 Baptized in Flames 4:05
4 Sacrifice for the Slaughtergod 2:53
5 Vengeance Will Be Mine 3:08
6 Limb From Limb 2:16
7 Cast Into the Open Sea 3:16
8 Fire From the Sky 2:33
9 Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery 2:34
10 Remains of the Defeated 3:05
11 Feast Upon Flesh 3:09
12 Within My Blood 4:12

What to play next

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Breathing the Fire

2009

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At One with the Shadows

2004

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