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Released 20 years ago

Chemical Assault

Violator · 2006

37 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive riffs and relentless rhythms create a sonic assault that epitomizes the raw energy of Brazilian thrash metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Atomic Nightmare — Opening with blistering speed and intricate guitar work, this track sets the tone for the album's aggressive nature while encapsulating themes of chaos and destruction.
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    Addicted to Mosh — This anthem captures the spirit of thrash culture, blending catchy hooks with relentless energy that resonates with live audiences, making it a staple in their performances.
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    Toxic Death — The song features complex time signatures and rapid-fire riffs that exemplify Violator's technical skill, showcasing their ability to combine brutality with musicality.
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    After Nuclear Devastation — Closing the album with a lengthy exploration of post-apocalyptic themes, this track blends melodic elements with ferocious rhythms, demonstrating the band's range and depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album delivers relentless energy and technical skill typical of Brazilian thrash metal, with solid songwriting and execution.

What we noticed

  • The album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive guitar riffs that rarely drop below a high tempo.
  • Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, maintaining a consistent intensity throughout.
  • The final track concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, contrasting with the preceding aggression.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Atomic Nightmare 3:39
  • 2 UxFxTx (United for Thrash) 3:38
  • 3 Destined to Die 4:40
  • 4 Addicted to Mosh 3:25
  • 5 Brainwash Possession 3:35
  • 6 Ordered to Thrash 2:54
  • 7 Toxic Death 3:32
  • 8 Lethal Injection 3:12
  • 9 The Plague Returns 3:34
  • 10 After Nuclear Devastation 5:00

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