Empire of the Obscene
Revocation · 2008
55 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless assault of technical riffs and intricate rhythms, merging thrash aggression with progressive complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Exhumed Identity — This track exemplifies the band's distinctive combination of rapid-fire riffs and complex song structures, making it a fan favorite and a live staple.
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Alliance and Tyranny — With its engaging tempo changes and intricate solos, this track showcases Revocation's ability to seamlessly blend aggression with melody.
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Empire of the Obscene — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of chaos and destruction, featuring a powerful arrangement that highlights the band's technical skill.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Revocation's debut showcases technical prowess with aggressive riffs and complex rhythms, marking a strong entry in thrash metal.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with several tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more intricate sections.
- The lyrics across the tracks often explore dark themes, contributing to the aggressive tone of the music.
- 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
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
- intense rhythmic complexity throughout
- cathartic release through aggression
- engaging deep headphone experience
- dynamic shifts in intensity
- focused listening for concentration
Maybe skip if you
- prefers smooth, laid-back sounds
- seeks quick, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Empire of the Obscene is Revocation's debut album, marking their entry into the metal scene in 2008. At this time, the band was establishing its identity within the competitive thrash metal genre, showcasing their technical prowess and unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· Amon Amarth· Municipal Waste
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unattained 3:41
- 2 Tail From the Crypt 4:40
- 3 Exhumed Identity 6:52
- 4 Fields of Predation 5:59
- 5 Alliance and Tyranny 4:59
- 6 Suffer These Wounds 6:11
- 7 Summon the Spawn 5:39
- 8 None Shall Be Spared (All Shall Be Speared) 5:44
- 9 Stillness 2:05
- 10 Age of Iniquity 4:59
- 11 Empire of the Obscene 4:59
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