Cobra Speed Venom
The Crown · 2018
47 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate guitar work and fierce growls, embodying the raw aggression of death metal and thrash.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cobra Speed Venom — The title track encapsulates the album's energy with its fast-paced riffs and intense vocals, serving as a powerful statement of The Crown's enduring relevance in metal.
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In the Name of Death — This track features dynamic shifts between melodic passages and aggressive blasts, showcasing the band's signature style while addressing themes of mortality.
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Where My Grave Shall Stand — With its haunting melodies layered over crushing rhythms, this song highlights the band's ability to blend atmosphere with brutality, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong technical execution and energetic compositions typical of death metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half.
- Guitar solos are frequent and intricate, often layered over aggressive drumming and growled vocals.
- Several tracks feature tempo shifts, alternating between blast beats and slower, heavier sections to create dynamic contrast.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- intense energy for workouts
- driving rhythms for motivation
- cathartic release through aggression
- focused listening for headbangers
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- avoid lengthy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cobra Speed Venom marks The Crown's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, Death Is Not Dead. By 2018, they had established themselves as stalwarts of the Swedish death metal scene, known for their energetic performances and tight musicianship. This album showcases their continued evolution while honoring the legacy of their early work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Destroyed by Madness 5:15
- 2 Iron Crown 3:23
- 3 In the Name of Death 4:57
- 4 We Avenge! 5:16
- 5 Cobra Speed Venom 4:55
- 6 World War Machine 5:05
- 7 Necrohammer 4:01
- 8 Rise in Blood 2:58
- 9 Where My Grave Shall Stand 4:35
- 10 The Sign of the Scythe 7:02
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