Dead Man's Path
Malevolent Creation · 2015
51 min · 12 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the raw intensity of death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dead Man’s Path — The title track sets the tone with its aggressive riffs and commanding vocals, encapsulating the band's signature style and thematic depth right from the start.
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Soul Razer — This track features intricate guitar work and a driving rhythm that exemplifies the band's ability to blend melody with brutality, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Corporate Weaponry — With its scathing lyrical commentary on societal issues, this track showcases Malevolent Creation's knack for coupling political themes with ferocious instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical prowess and intensity typical of death metal, with strong compositions and solid execution.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced title track that sets a relentless tone, maintaining high energy through the first half.
- Each song features complex guitar riffs layered over aggressive drumming, with guttural vocals consistently driving the intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, particularly in the latter half, where slower sections create contrast before returning to speed.
- The final track ends abruptly after a climactic finish, leaving no resolution, which contributes to an overall feeling of aggression.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intense bursts of aggressive energy
- relentless pace with intricate riffs
- cathartic release through heaviness
- focused listening sessions for adrenaline
- dark themes with driving momentum
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, melodic sounds
- want slow, contemplative tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Dead Man's Path' marked Malevolent Creation's eleventh studio album, coming after a six-year hiatus since 'Doomsday X'. The band returned to form with renewed vigor, showcasing their signature sound while solidifying their legacy in the death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Obituary
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Corporate Weaponry
A powerful shift occurs as the lyrics confront systemic oppression directly, deviating from abstract concepts to address concrete injustices faced by society.
This direct engagement with social critique marks a notable departure from earlier works, emphasizing the band's evolution in lyrical approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dead Man’s Path 4:51
- 2 Soul Razer 4:02
- 3 Imperium (Kill Force Rising) 6:08
- 4 Corporate Weaponry 3:55
- 5 Blood of the Fallen 4:52
- 6 Resistance Is Victory 3:47
- 7 12th Prophecy 4:14
- 8 Extinction Personified 4:10
- 9 Fragmental Sanity 4:08
- 10 Face Your Fear 4:24
- 11 Carnivorous Misgivings 3:18
- 12 Dominated Resurgency 3:36
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