Dethalbum II
Dethklok · 2009
51 min · 12 tracks · melodic death metal
A ferocious blend of melodic death metal and dark humor, packed with intricate riffs and theatrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bloodlines — Opening with thunderous drums and relentless guitar riffs, this track sets the tone for the album's blend of aggression and melody while exploring themes of lineage and legacy.
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Laser Cannon Deth Sentence — This track showcases Dethklok's characteristic humor paired with intense musicality, presenting a satirical take on power and destruction through its explosive instrumentation.
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Murmaider II: The Water God — Expanding on the narrative from their first album, this song combines epic storytelling with haunting melodies, illustrating Dethklok’s ability to blend thematic depth with heavy soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Dethalbum II combines intricate musicianship with theatrical storytelling, making it a notable entry in melodic death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of rapid tempo changes, with several tracks alternating between blast beats and melodic interludes.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ dark humor and storytelling, with titles that hint at narrative themes.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrast to the earlier intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- darkly humorous undertones
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dethklok's Dethalbum II marks their second studio album following the success of their debut in 2007. By 2009, the band had solidified its position as a unique force in the metal scene, combining music with the animated antics from the Adult Swim series Metalocalypse. This album further developed their signature sound while expanding their narrative themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Children of Bodom· Amon Amarth· Arch Enemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bloodlines 3:31
- 2 The Gears 4:22
- 3 Burn the Earth 4:00
- 4 Laser Cannon Deth Sentence 4:36
- 5 Black Fire Upon Us 5:40
- 6 Dethsupport 2:42
- 7 The Cyborg Slayers 4:16
- 8 I Tamper With the Evidence at the Murder Site of Odin 4:30
- 9 Murmaider II: The Water God 5:44
- 10 Comet Song 3:48
- 11 Symmetry 4:31
- 12 Volcano 4:18
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