Determined Damnation
Wolfchant · 2009
61 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
Epic heavy metal anthems intertwine with folk elements, showcasing powerful melodies and relentless rhythms that evoke a battle-ready spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Determined Damnation — The title track epitomizes the album's blend of aggressive instrumentation and melodic choruses, encapsulating the themes of resolve and perseverance throughout the record.
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World in Ice — This track features haunting melodies and atmospheric passages that contrast with its heavy riffs, reflecting the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes within their music.
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Fate of the Fighting Men — With its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, this song serves as a rallying cry for resilience, embodying the overarching narrative of struggle and valor present in the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends heavy metal with folk elements effectively, showcasing strong melodies and varied vocal styles.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of dual vocal styles, alternating between harsh growls and clean singing, which enhances the epic feel of the tracks.
- Many songs incorporate folk instruments like flutes and violins alongside traditional heavy metal instrumentation, creating a layered sound.
- The track 'Kein Engel hört dich flehen' includes a significant tempo shift midway through, transitioning from a fast-paced rhythm to a slower, more melodic section.
- Several tracks end with prolonged instrumental sections that build tension before fading out, contributing to an overall dramatic atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Until the End
The bridge shifts from collective battle cries to individual reflections, focusing on personal sacrifice amid chaos.
This transition emphasizes the personal stakes involved in warfare, contrasting broader themes of valor with intimate moments of introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Determination Begins 1:14
- 2 World in Ice 4:28
- 3 Until the End 5:46
- 4 Determined Damnation 4:35
- 5 In War 4:07
- 6 Fate of the Fighting Men 4:23
- 7 Kein Engel hört dich flehen 3:41
- 8 A Raven's Flight 4:02
- 9 Never Too Drunk 4:00
- 10 Schwerter der Erde 4:55
- 11 Auf Blut gebaut 5:33
- 12 Under the Wolves' Banner 4:45
- 13 Devour 5:10
- 14 Warcry 4:24
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