What makes Dawn of Reprisal by Malefice notable?

Dawn of Reprisal received positive critical reception and helped solidify Malefice's reputation in the metal community. The album showcased their ability to merge technical musicianship with catchy melodies, influencing a wave of similar bands in the UK's burgeoning metal scene during the late 2000s. Released on January 1, 2009, Dawn of Reprisal was Malefice's second studio album, following their debut, Entities. At this point in their career, the band was establishing itself within the UK metal scene, blending elements of melodic death metal and metalcore to carve out a distinctive sound.

How many songs are on Dawn of Reprisal?

Dawn of Reprisal has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Dawn of Reprisal

Malefice · 2009

42 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of intricate guitar work and fierce growls, underscored by melodic hooks that define the band's aggressive yet accessible style.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Midas Effect — Opening with a ferocious energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its intricate riffs and explosive chorus that encapsulate Malefice's signature sound.
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Abandon Hope — This song features an evocative blend of melody and aggression, highlighted by poignant lyrical themes that resonate throughout the record.
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Retribution — With its dynamic shifts and powerful breakdowns, this track exemplifies the band's skill at balancing melody with heaviness, 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.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album combines technical musicianship with catchy melodies, making it a solid entry in the thrash metal genre.

What we noticed

The album features rapid tempo changes, with several tracks alternating between aggressive thrash sections and melodic interludes.
Guitar solos are prominent throughout, often layered over complex rhythms that showcase the band's technical proficiency.
Vocals switch between fierce growls and clean singing, creating a dynamic contrast that enhances the emotional intensity of the lyrics.

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: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 The Midas Effect 3:47
2 Abandon Hope 4:03
3 An Architect of Your Demise 4:13
4 End of Days 4:15
5 Human Portrait 3:35
6 As I Bleed 4:53
7 When Embers Ignite 3:21
8 Retribution 4:33
9 Hatred Justified 5:02
10 Sickened 4:22

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