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Consume the Forsaken

Disgorge · 2002

30 min · 9 tracks · brutal death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural growls and pummeling riffs that defy conventional brutality with technical precision.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Demise of the Trinity — The opening track sets an aggressive tone, featuring intricate guitar work alongside ferocious drumming that epitomizes the album's brutal aesthetic. Its relentless pace captures both the technical prowess and raw energy that characterize Disgorge’s sound.
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    Manipulation of Faith — This track combines elements of melody with sheer heaviness, showcasing the band's ability to weave complex arrangements into a tightly knit composition. The song’s dynamic shifts highlight their skill in balancing brutality with musicality.
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    Consume the Forsaken — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of suffering and despair while further pushing the limits of tempo and aggression within its short runtime. The closing segments leave listeners wanting more, emphasizing a haunting finale.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

71 /100
Treeline
Higher than 52% of albums we've rated

The album combines technical precision with brutal intensity, making it a notable entry in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features rapid tempo changes, often shifting from blast beats to slower, crushing riffs within the same track.
  • Vocals are predominantly guttural growls, with occasional higher-pitched screams that create a stark contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Demise of the Trinity 3:24
  • 2 Perverse Manifestation 4:29
  • 3 Manipulation of Faith 3:11
  • 4 Consecrating the Reviled 2:36
  • 5 Indulging Dismemberment (Of a Mutilating Breed) 2:54
  • 6 Consume the Forsaken 3:38
  • 7 Dissecting Thee Apostles 1:45
  • 8 Denied Existence 3:51
  • 9 Divine Suffering 4:44

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