Conformicide
Havok · 2017
62 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
Relentless thrash riffs intertwine with sharp political commentary, creating an aggressive soundscape that challenges conformity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hang ’em High — This track stands out for its blistering speed and incisive critique of societal norms, showcasing Havok's signature blend of aggression and intelligence.
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Ingsoc — Named after the totalitarian regime in George Orwell's '1984', this song encapsulates the band's thematic focus on dystopian realities and features complex rhythms that highlight their musical prowess.
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Peace Is in Pieces — This track combines melodic elements with brutal thrash, illustrating the contradictions within the pursuit of peace amidst chaos and violence.
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Masterplan — With its dynamic shifts and relentless energy, this song serves as a powerful statement about manipulation and control in modern society, reflecting the album’s overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Conformicide combines intricate musicianship with political themes, making it a solid entry in thrash metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half.
- The lyrics consistently address themes of conformity and societal issues, providing a sharp contrast to the aggressive instrumentation.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- aggressive riffs for catharsis
- politically charged lyrical themes
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of soft melodies
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Conformicide is Havok's fourth studio album, released on March 10, 2017, following their critically acclaimed album, Unnatural Selection. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the thrash metal scene, known for their technical proficiency and politically charged lyrics, marking a continued evolution of their sound and thematic concerns.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Lich King· Toxic Holocaust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 F.P.C. 5:20
- 2 Hang ’em High 4:49
- 3 Dogmaniacal 5:55
- 4 Intention to Deceive 5:42
- 5 Ingsoc 7:41
- 6 Masterplan 6:25
- 7 Peace Is in Pieces 5:17
- 8 Claiming Certainty 3:42
- 9 Wake Up 5:41
- 10 Circling the Drain 7:17
- 11 String Break 0:43
- 12 Slaughtered 3:56
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