Death...The Brutal Way
Asphyx · 2009
109 min · 21 tracks · death metal
A relentless onslaught of guttural growls and crushing riffs that embody the raw essence of death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death the Brutal Way — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of mortality and violence with its punishing rhythms and fierce vocal delivery, serving as a core representation of Asphyx's identity.
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Asphyx II (They Died as They Marched) — This track features complex arrangements and shifts in tempo that highlight both the band's musical evolution and their roots in classic death metal.
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Black Hole Storm — With its atmospheric build-up leading into a ferocious assault, this track exemplifies Asphyx's skill at blending melodic elements with brutal heaviness, pushing the boundaries of their sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- dynamic progression with peaks
- relentless energy for endurance
- immersive experience through extremes
- cathartic release of aggression
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft, melodic tunes
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 2009, 'Death...The Brutal Way' marked Asphyx's comeback after a long hiatus, following their last studio album, 'God Cries,' in 2000. This album revitalized the band’s presence in the death metal scene, showcasing a return to their classic sound while also incorporating modern production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bolt Thrower· Hate Eternal· Obituary
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Scorbutics 4:26
- 2 The Herald 3:33
- 3 Bloodswamp 3:56
- 4 Death the Brutal Way 3:52
- 5 Asphyx II (They Died as They Marched) 6:40
- 6 Eisenbahnmörser 5:42
- 7 Black Hole Storm 5:35
- 8 Riflegun Redeemer 5:04
- 9 Cape Horn 6:53
- 10 The Saw, the Torture, the Pain 3:10
Disc 2
- 1 Vermin 5:08
- 2 M.S. Bismarck 4:44
- 3 Serenade in Lead 3:58
- 4 The Sickening Dwell 4:46
- 5 Food for the Ignorant 4:58
- 6 The Krusher 6:13
- 7 Wasteland of Terror 3:06
- 8 Asphyx (Forgotten War) 5:42
- 9 Pages in Blood 4:37
- 10 The Rack 10:03
- 11 Last One on Earth 7:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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