What makes Conquerors of Armageddon by Krisiun notable?

Conquerors of Armageddon was pivotal for Krisiun, receiving notable acclaim from metal publications and strengthening their reputation worldwide. The album helped cement Brazil's status in the death metal scene, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to a rise in interest for heavy music from the region. Released in 2000, Conquerors of Armageddon marked Krisiun's third studio album, solidifying their presence in the global death metal landscape. Following their earlier efforts, this album showcased their technical prowess and brutal sound, positioning them as leaders within the genre during a time when Brazilian bands began gaining international recognition.

Who is Conquerors of Armageddon for?

Conquerors of Armageddon works well if you're into unyielding sonic assault experience, dynamic progression with peaks and intense energy for workouts.

How many songs are on Conquerors of Armageddon?

Conquerors of Armageddon has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Conquerors of Armageddon

Krisiun · 2000

41 min · 9 tracks · death metal

Relentless blast beats collide with guttural growls and intricate riffs, embodying the ferocity of death metal's Brazilian scene.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Conquerors of Armageddon — The title track encapsulates the band's aggressive style with its relentless tempo shifts and complex guitar work, serving as a manifesto for their musical identity.
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Soul Devourer — This track showcases Krisiun's ability to blend speed with melody, featuring intricate guitar solos that highlight their technical skill while maintaining an intense atmosphere.
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Hatred Inherit — With its punishing rhythms and lyrical themes exploring deep-seated animosity, this song exemplifies the band's raw energy and confrontational style prevalent throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical prowess and intensity typical of Brazilian death metal, solidifying its distinct sound.

What we noticed

The album opens with an instrumental intro that sets a dark tone before launching into relentless blast beats and intricate guitar riffs.
Each track maintains a high level of intensity, with tempos rarely dropping below fast-paced rhythms, creating a sense of urgency throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

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

unyielding sonic assault experience
dynamic progression with peaks
intense energy for workouts
fiercely aggressive listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

prefer melodic or soft sounds
seek laid-back, easy listening

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2000, Conquerors of Armageddon marked Krisiun's third studio album, solidifying their presence in the global death metal landscape. Following their earlier efforts, this album showcased their technical prowess and brutal sound, positioning them as leaders within the genre during a time when Brazilian bands began gaining international recognition.
Stylistic neighbors: Immolation· Nile· Decapitated