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Death Master

Toxic Holocaust · 2004

7 min · 2 tracks · black metal

A furious collision of black and thrash metal, combining relentless riffs with raw, aggressive vocals and a punk-infused energy.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Death Master — The title track encapsulates the band's aggressive style with its relentless speed and ferocious riffs, serving as a manifesto for their sonic identity.
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    Metal Attack — This track stands out for its anthem-like quality, featuring powerful hooks and high-energy instrumentation that captures the essence of classic thrash.

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

This EP showcases solid songwriting and execution, with a strong sense of energy and cohesion across its brief runtime.

What we noticed

  • The EP opens with a high-energy title track that features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a relentless pace.
  • Vocals are delivered in a raw, harsh style that complements the thrash elements, maintaining intensity throughout both tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Death Master 3:22
  • 2 Metal Attack 3:46

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