Released 30 years ago
Black Thrash Attack
Aura Noir · 1996
42 min · 10 tracks · black metal
Raucous riffs and blistering rhythms collide in a relentless onslaught of raw black thrash energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sons of Hades — This opening track sets the tone with its fierce guitar work and aggressive vocals, establishing the album's unrelenting spirit right from the start.
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Caged Wrath — With its relentless pace and dark thematic elements, this track exemplifies the blend of thrash aggression and black metal atmosphere that defines the album.
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Black Thrash Attack — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos, showcasing sharp riffs alongside furious drumming while embodying the essence of black thrash.
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Fighting for Hell — This track features dynamic shifts in tempo and mood, providing a memorable contrast within the album while emphasizing Aura Noir's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers relentless energy with strong riffs but may not fully reward repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Each song features aggressive guitar riffs layered with rapid drumming, creating a dense wall of sound.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blistering speed to slower, heavier sections.
- The vocals are harsh and often buried in the mix, emphasizing the instrumental chaos over lyrical clarity.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- fierce motivation for workouts
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1996, Black Thrash Attack marked Aura Noir's third studio album, following their acclaimed 1995 effort, Deep Tracts of Hell. This album solidified their position within the Norwegian black metal scene as purveyors of a uniquely aggressive sound that combined elements of thrash and black metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Darkthrone· Mayhem· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sons of Hades 3:31
- 2 Conqueror 4:03
- 3 Caged Wrath 5:28
- 4 Wretched Face of Evil 4:11
- 5 Black Thrash Attack 5:11
- 6 The Pest 3:11
- 7 The One Who Smite 4:07
- 8 Eternally Your Shadow 3:36
- 9 Destructor 4:41
- 10 Fighting for Hell 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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