Death Rituals
Six Feet Under · 2008
49 min · 13 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural riffs and menacing rhythms, showcasing Six Feet Under's signature blend of death metal aggression and groove.
Top tracks — play these first
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Involuntary Movement of Dead Flesh — This track exemplifies the album's relentless energy with its pounding riffs and aggressive vocal delivery, making it a standout anthem of decay.
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Eulogy for the Undead — With its heavy groove and chilling atmosphere, this song showcases Six Feet Under's ability to blend melodic elements into their brutal sound.
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Killed in Your Sleep — The haunting lyrics coupled with a slow build-up create an unsettling ambiance that perfectly captures the dark themes of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features aggressive compositions and thematic consistency but lacks broader impact within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, heavier riffs in the latter tracks.
- Lyrical themes consistently revolve around horror and violence, with each song featuring vivid imagery that aligns with the death metal aesthetic.
- The final track serves as an outro, fading out after a climactic finish, which contrasts with the aggressive nature of the preceding songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- visceral experience of the grotesque
- steady pacing for focused listening
- intense tracks for cathartic release
- in-order listening for full impact
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lighthearted or upbeat sounds
- prefering melodic or soft styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, Death Rituals marked Six Feet Under's eighth studio album during a time when the band was solidifying their legacy in the death metal genre. Following the somewhat mixed reception of their previous album, Commandment, this release sought to reaffirm their place in a crowded scene dominated by newer acts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Death by Machete 3:45
- 2 Involuntary Movement of Dead Flesh 3:29
- 3 None Will Escape 3:24
- 4 Eulogy for the Undead 4:17
- 5 Seed of Filth 4:58
- 6 Bastard 3:26
- 7 Into the Crematorium 3:43
- 8 Shot in the Head 5:02
- 9 Killed in Your Sleep 4:38
- 10 Crossroads to Armageddon 2:09
- 11 Ten Deadly Plagues 5:11
- 12 Crossing the River Styx (outro) 1:16
- 13 Murder Addiction 3:57
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