Top tracks — play these first
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Hammer of the Gods Start here — This opening track sets a powerful tone with its intricate guitar work and commanding vocals, embodying the thematic elements of myth and power that permeate the album.
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Deth Red Moon — The track features a haunting melody paired with chilling lyrics that explore themes of darkness and introspection, reflecting Danzig's lyrical depth.
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Left Hand Rise Above — Closing the album, this song emphasizes Danzig's raw vocal delivery and showcases an epic arrangement that encapsulates the album’s overarching themes of struggle and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Danzig's signature sound but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond solid hard rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a powerful mid-tempo track, followed by a series of songs that maintain a heavy, driving rhythm throughout.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies and prominent bass lines, creating a dense soundscape that supports the dark lyrical themes.
- The last two tracks are significantly longer than the others, with 'Pyre of Souls: Incanticle' featuring an extended instrumental section that shifts the album's dynamic.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dark, atmospheric listening sessions
- long, immersive emotional journeys
- brooding late-night contemplation
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Danzig's return to form, revitalizing his signature sound after a divisive period.
- Themes
- mythical power struggles· brooding resilience
- Career context
- Released on June 22, 2010, Deth Red Sabaoth is Danzig's seventh studio album, following the somewhat divisive Circle of Snakes in 2004. By this time, Danzig was re-establishing his sound after years of fluctuating commercial success, aiming to recapture the raw energy that defined his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Type O Negative· Misfits· Black Label Society
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Rebel Spirits
The imagery shifts from personal rebellion to collective defiance against oppressive forces.
Tracklist
- 1 Hammer of the Gods Start here 5:20
- 2 The Revengeful 4:10
- 3 Rebel Spirits 3:58
- 4 Black Candy 4:08
- 5 On a Wicked Night 4:02
- 6 Deth Red Moon 3:58
- 7 Ju Ju Bone 4:45
- 8 Night Star Hel 6:42
- 9 Pyre of Souls: Incanticle 3:18
- 10 Pyre of Souls: Seasons of Pain 7:17
- 11 Left Hand Rise Above 4:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
October Rust
Type O Negative
Both share a darkly poetic atmosphere with heavy riffs and themes of longing and resilience.
Order of the Black
Black Label Society
Combines hard rock heaviness with a brooding lyrical approach, echoing themes of power and struggle.
Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us
Paradise Lost
Shares a similar mix of heavy guitar work and introspective lyrics about conflict and darkness.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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