Cycle of Suffering
Sylosis · 2020
50 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless blend of melodic death and thrash metal, filled with intricate guitar work and aggressive rhythms that capture a sense of chaos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cycle of Suffering — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and perseverance, featuring complex guitar melodies intertwined with brutal riffs that epitomize Sylosis's sound.
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I Sever — This track showcases an intense blend of melody and aggression, highlighted by dynamic shifts that reflect the emotional turmoil described in its lyrics.
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Idle Hands — With its catchy hooks and powerful chorus, this song exemplifies how Sylosis merges technical musicianship with accessible songwriting, 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.
Cycle of Suffering showcases strong compositions and skilled performances but may not have widespread recognition beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Guitar solos are frequent and intricate, often layered over complex rhythms that shift between aggressive thrash and melodic sections.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 emotional catharsis release
- relentless energy for workouts
- headphone detail hunting experience
- dark themes and fierce intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- want soft background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Cycle of Suffering is Sylosis's fourth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution following the 2018 EP, In So Many Words. This album comes during a period of reinvigoration for the band, after a brief hiatus and lineup changes, solidifying their presence in the modern metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Architects· Soilwork· Killswitch Engage
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Sever
The bridge shifts from a narrative perspective to a more personal confrontation, intensifying the emotional stakes of the song.
This pivot deepens the listener's connection to the internal conflict being portrayed, transforming a general struggle into a uniquely personal battle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Empty Prophets 3:03
- 2 I Sever 5:08
- 3 Cycle of Suffering 3:32
- 4 Shield 3:51
- 5 Calcified 3:55
- 6 Invidia 4:52
- 7 Idle Hands 4:40
- 8 Apex of Disdain 4:26
- 9 Arms Like a Noose 3:46
- 10 Devils in Their Eyes 3:26
- 11 Disintegrate 4:07
- 12 Abandon 6:06
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