Conquering the Throne
Hate Eternal · 1999
33 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals that embody the raw intensity of death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Praise of the Almighty — The opening track sets an unyielding tone with its rapid tempo and complex guitar work, showcasing the band's technical ability right from the start.
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Dogma Condemned — This track features an intense blend of blast beats and melodic elements, illustrating Hate Eternal's ability to merge brutality with musicianship effectively.
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Spiritual Holocaust — With its chaotic structure and haunting atmosphere, this track exemplifies the band's thematic focus on darkness and despair while maintaining extreme intensity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical skill and aggression typical of late '90s death metal while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of blast beats and rapid tempo changes, creating an aggressive sound throughout.
- Guttural vocals are layered with high-pitched screams, often alternating within verses to enhance intensity.
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 bursts of aggression
- short tracks for quick energy
- relentless pace with urgency
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soft sounds
- seek lengthy, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Conquering the Throne is Hate Eternal's second album, released after their debut, Conforming to Abnormality, which established their presence in the death metal scene. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and gaining recognition for their technical prowess and aggressive style, setting them apart in the late '90s metal landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nile· Cannibal Corpse· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Praise of the Almighty 2:40
- 2 Dogma Condemned 3:02
- 3 Catacombs 3:18
- 4 Nailed to Obscurity 2:24
- 5 By His Own Decree 3:27
- 6 The Creed of Chaotic Divinity 2:59
- 7 Dethroned 2:37
- 8 Sacrilege of Hate 2:24
- 9 Spiritual Holocaust 3:29
- 10 Darkness by Oath 4:12
- 11 Saturated in Dejection 3:08
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