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Break the Curse

Mortification · 1994

36 min · 11 tracks · death metal · thrash metal

A relentless onslaught of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals defining the essence of 90s death metal.

Why this album works

Best for
steady, consistent energy levels immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released on November 10, 1994, 'Break the Curse' was Mortification's third studio album, following their 1993 release 'Scrolls of the Megilloth.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Christian metal scene, blending extreme musicality with spiritual themes.
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death metal, thrash metal

Break the Curse is an album by Mortification, released in 1994. A relentless onslaught of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals defining the essence of 90s death metal. 'Break the Curse' is notable for its critical reception within the underground metal community, often cited as a pivotal release that helped establish Mortification as leaders in Christian death metal. The album has influenced numerous bands in the genre and remains a significant work for its unapologetic approach to faith and brutality. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Break the Curse sound like?

A relentless onslaught of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals defining the essence of 90s death metal. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.

What makes Break the Curse by Mortification notable?

'Break the Curse' is notable for its critical reception within the underground metal community, often cited as a pivotal release that helped establish Mortification as leaders in Christian death metal. The album has influenced numerous bands in the genre and remains a significant work for its unapologetic approach to faith and brutality. Released on November 10, 1994, 'Break the Curse' was Mortification's third studio album, following their 1993 release 'Scrolls of the Megilloth.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the Christian metal scene, blending extreme musicality with spiritual themes.

Who is Break the Curse for?

Break the Curse works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Break the Curse?

Break the Curse has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

11 tracks·36:59

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

  • 1 Blood Sacrifice Standout 3:35
  • 2 Brutal Warfare Standout 4:02
  • 3 Impulsation 4:29
  • 4 Turn 0:57
  • 5 New Beginning 2:37
  • 6 Break the Curse 2:38
  • 7 Illusion of Life Standout 4:56
  • 8 Your Last Breath 3:24
  • 9 Journey of Reconciliation 4:27
  • 10 The Majestic Infiltration of Order 1:08
  • 11 Butchered Mutilation 4:46

Release Date

November 10, 1994

Genre

death metal, thrash metal

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Artist Origin

Australia

Runtime

36 min 59 sec