Blood for Blood
Hellyeah · 2014
39 min · 10 tracks · alternative metal
A relentless fusion of groove metal and alternative influences, driven by aggressive riffs and visceral lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sangre por sangre (Blood for Blood) — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of loyalty and conflict, featuring powerful riffs and anthemic choruses that rally listeners.
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Demons in the Dirt — This track showcases a blend of melodic hooks and heavy instrumentation, illustrating the band's ability to balance aggression with catchiness.
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Moth — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song stands out as a moment of vulnerability amidst the heavier tracks, adding depth to the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers aggressive energy and solid craftsmanship but lacks standout moments for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive riffs throughout the first half.
- Several tracks feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythmic shifts, creating dynamic contrasts within the songs.
- Lyrical themes focus on personal struggle and resilience, often delivered with a visceral vocal style that matches the instrumentation.
- 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
- steady pacing for focused sessions
- visceral energy for cathartic release
- haunting melodies with aggressive riffs
- engaging raw grooves throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 10, 2014, Blood for Blood is Hellyeah's fourth studio album, following the band's self-titled debut in 2007. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and fanbase after a series of successful albums and lineup changes, including the addition of guitarist Tom Maxwell.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mudvayne· Stone Sour· Five Finger Death Punch
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sangre por sangre (Blood for Blood) 4:34
- 2 Demons in the Dirt 3:49
- 3 Soul Killer 3:32
- 4 Moth 4:47
- 5 Cross to Bier (Cradle of Bones) 3:32
- 6 DMF 3:48
- 7 Gift 3:46
- 8 Hush 3:52
- 9 Say When 2:54
- 10 Black December 4:32
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