Bloodshed
Krisiun · 2004
40 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Frenetic riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless barrage of intensity, encapsulating the raw power of Brazilian death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slain Fate — The opening track sets a blistering pace with its intricate guitar work and relentless drumming, establishing the album's dark thematic elements right from the start.
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Hateful Nature — This track features an explosive chorus that highlights Krisiun's signature blend of speed and heaviness, making it an anthem for the album's violent motifs.
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They Call Me Death — With its menacing lyrics and powerful instrumental backing, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge aggression with lyrical depth, standing out as a highlight of the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bloodshed combines technical prowess with relentless intensity, marking it as a solid entry in Krisiun's discography.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from blast beats to slower, heavy breakdowns.
- Guttural growls are layered with high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic vocal texture throughout the record.
- The final track serves as an outro, providing a stark contrast to the preceding intensity by slowing down and fading out.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady relentless energy throughout
- brutal rhythms for headbanging
- short bursts of intensity
- focus on aggression and power
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic or soft sounds
- seek lengthy, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Bloodshed marked Krisiun's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, Assassination. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation within the death metal scene, known for their technical prowess and aggressive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Immolation· Nile· Decapitated
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slain Fate 3:33
- 2 Ominous 3:45
- 3 Servant of Emptiness 3:23
- 4 Eons 1:56
- 5 Hateful Nature 3:12
- 6 Visions Beyond 3:23
- 7 Voodoo 2:14
- 8 They Call Me Death 3:06
- 9 Unmerciful Order 2:34
- 10 Crosses Toward Hell 2:52
- 11 Infected Core 3:49
- 12 Outro / MMIV 7:02
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