Chemistry of Consciousness
Toxic Holocaust · 2013
28 min · 11 tracks · black metal
A blistering fusion of thrash and black metal unleashes chaotic energy while exploring themes of paranoia and societal decay.
Top tracks — play these first
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Awaken the Serpent — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with its aggressive riffs and relentless drumming, immediately immersing listeners in the album’s chaotic atmosphere.
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Mkultra — This track stands out for its gripping narrative about government conspiracies, blending catchy hooks with brutal instrumentals that capture the essence of thrash metal.
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Chemistry of Consciousness — The title track encapsulates the album's themes, featuring intricate guitar work and a driving rhythm that reflects both urgency and depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense thrash and black metal elements with strong lyrical themes, creating a compelling yet chaotic experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more varied rhythms.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, moving from blast beats to slower, heavy riffs that create a sense of chaos and urgency.
- Lyrical themes are consistently dark, addressing paranoia and societal decay, with each song presenting a distinct narrative or concept.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- blistering energy for workouts
- short bursts of intensity
- headbanging anthems for parties
- cathartic release of aggression
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, reflective pieces
- prefer melodic and soft sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Chemistry of Consciousness' was released in 2013, Toxic Holocaust had established themselves as a significant force in the underground metal scene with their previous album, 'Conjure and Command' (2011). This record marks their fourth studio effort and showcases a refined sound that blends classic thrash influences with a more aggressive approach, following the band's growing recognition for their relentless touring and DIY ethos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Skeletonwitch· Havok
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Awaken the Serpent 1:39
- 2 Silence 2:13
- 3 Rat Eater 3:43
- 4 Salvation is Waiting 2:49
- 5 Out of the Fire 2:54
- 6 Acid Fuzz 2:31
- 7 Deny the Truth 2:18
- 8 Mkultra 2:08
- 9 I Serve... 2:31
- 10 International Conspiracy 2:33
- 11 Chemistry of Consciousness 2:54
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