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Dance Panique

Turmion Kätilöt

41 min · 10 tracks · industrial metal

A frenetic fusion of heavy industrial beats and aggressive metal riffs, punctuated by dark, theatrical vocals.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Dance Panique — The title track encapsulates the album's frenetic energy with its relentless rhythm and catchy hooks, making it a perfect introduction to the band's sound.
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    Veren maku — This track combines haunting melodies with heavy instrumentation that exemplifies the band's ability to meld aggression with atmosphere, highlighting their unique style.
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    Kuoleman marssi — Featuring an intense build-up and dramatic lyrics, this song stands out for its thematic depth and showcases the band's theatrical approach to songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive metal with industrial elements, showcasing strong contrasts in vocals and pacing.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
  • Vocals alternate between aggressive shouting and melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
  • Several tracks incorporate electronic elements alongside traditional metal instrumentation, blending genres effectively.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • steady mid-tempo dance energy
  • dark grooves for late nights
  • haunting rhythms for focused sessions
  • engaging aggression in group settings

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer light-hearted, upbeat sounds
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Dance Panique is Turmion Kätilöt's fifth studio album, released in 2018 during a period of growing international recognition. The band had already established themselves within the Finnish industrial metal scene with their earlier albums, but this release marked a more polished production approach and broadened their sonic palette.
Stylistic neighbors
Pain· KMFDM· Ministry

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dance Panique 3:47
  • 2 Veren maku 3:29
  • 3 Surutulitus 5:02
  • 4 Kyynelten tanssi 3:51
  • 5 Uhriveri 3:16
  • 6 Vihko 4:48
  • 7 Pienet pirut 3:37
  • 8 Viha 3:27
  • 9 Kuoleman marssi 3:26
  • 10 To Be Contiuned, kohtaus 3 7:06

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