Burn
Havok · 2009
49 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive riffs and relentless drumming drive this thrash metal album, reflecting raw energy and technical precision.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Root of Evil — This track showcases intricate guitar work and complex rhythms, highlighting Havok's technical prowess and thematic depth regarding moral decay.
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Identity Theft — Featuring rapid tempos and fierce vocals, this song captures the essence of societal critique prevalent throughout the album, embodying the band's message effectively.
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Morbid Symmetry — The blend of melodic elements with aggressive thrash makes this track stand out, demonstrating both musical range and lyrical depth central to the album’s themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs with technical precision, establishing a strong presence in the thrash metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, heavier sections.
- The lyrics across several tracks address themes of societal issues and personal struggles, enhancing the album's emotional weight.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 aggression throughout listening
- intricate riffs for detail focus
- cathartic release with intensity
- consistent flow with resolution
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow or soft sounds
- seek quick, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2009, Burn is Havok's debut studio album, marking their emergence in the thrash metal scene. This record established the band as a force within the genre during a period of revitalization for metal music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Lich King· Toxic Holocaust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wreckquiem 1:35
- 2 The Root of Evil 5:33
- 3 Path to Nowhere 3:41
- 4 Morbid Symmetry 4:55
- 5 Identity Theft 4:42
- 6 The Disease 4:26
- 7 Scabs of Trust 4:46
- 8 Ivory Tower 3:48
- 9 To Hell 4:10
- 10 Category of the Dead 5:35
- 11 Melting the Mountain 2:42
- 12 Afterburner 3:25
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