By Inheritance
Artillery · 1990
47 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Frenzied thrash riffs intertwine with intricate melodies, delivering a relentless yet dynamic listening experience steeped in aggression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Khomaniac — This track showcases Artillery's signature blend of aggressive riffing and melodic sensibilities, making it a standout representation of their thrash style.
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By Inheritance — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of legacy and struggle, highlighted by intricate guitar work and a powerful chorus that embodies the band's ethos.
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Life in Bondage — With its driving rhythm and thought-provoking lyrics, this song serves as a poignant reflection on societal constraints, showcasing both musicality and lyrical depth.
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Bombfood — This track combines biting social commentary with ferocious instrumentals, exemplifying the band's ability to merge political themes with high-energy music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong technical skills and songwriting but lacks some cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The album features complex guitar work with rapid tempo changes, often shifting between aggressive thrash riffs and melodic interludes.
- Vocals alternate between harsh growls and cleaner tones, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several songs incorporate intricate solos that showcase technical proficiency, particularly in the guitar arrangements.
- The final track is a cover of a Nazareth song, which introduces a different stylistic element compared to the original compositions.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless energy for workouts
- intricate guitar detail exploration
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, laid-back sounds
- avoid longer track commitments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By Inheritance is Artillery's third studio album, released during a pivotal point in their career as they were solidifying their presence in the thrash metal scene. Following their previous release, Terror Squad, the band sought to refine their sound and lyrical themes while navigating lineup changes and industry pressures.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 7:00 From Tashkent 0:53
- 2 Khomaniac 6:42
- 3 Beneath the Clay (R.I.P.) 4:48
- 4 By Inheritance 5:43
- 5 Bombfood 5:43
- 6 Don't Believe 4:40
- 7 Life in Bondage 5:25
- 8 Equal at First 4:24
- 9 Razamanaz 3:14
- 10 Back in the Trash 6:02
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