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Eternal Enemies

Emmureee · 2014

44 min · 15 tracks · metalcore

Unrelenting metalcore riffs collide with aggressive vocals, creating a visceral soundscape of raw emotions and confrontational themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Nemesis — The opening track sets a fierce tone with explosive energy and relentless riffs, encapsulating the album's confrontational spirit. It introduces listeners to the intense lyrical themes that define the record.
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    A Gift a Curse — This track showcases dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, demonstrating Emmure's ability to blend heaviness with emotional depth while addressing personal struggles.
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    Girls Don't Like Boys, Girls Like 40's and Blunts — The track combines humor with sharp observations on youth culture, striking a balance between aggression and wit that resonates throughout the album's narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Eternal Enemies showcases aggressive metalcore with notable breakdowns and a mix of intensity and melody.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an untitled track that sets a dark tone, leading into aggressive riffs and harsh vocals that dominate the first half.
  • Several tracks feature breakdowns that emphasize rhythmic shifts, creating a sense of tension and release throughout the record.
  • The last three tracks maintain a high energy level but incorporate more melodic elements, contrasting with the earlier aggression.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • short bursts of aggressive energy
  • visceral confrontational emotional release
  • intense tracks for cathartic moments
  • raw, unfiltered listening experience

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm, soothing sounds
  • want lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2014, Eternal Enemies marked Emmure's fifth studio album and solidified their position within the metalcore scene. Following their previous album, Slave to the Game (2012), this record showcased a more mature songwriting approach while maintaining the band's signature heavy sound. The album came during a period of lineup stability, which allowed for a cohesive vision in its production.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 (Untitled) 1:39
  • 2 Nemesis 2:52
  • 3 N.I.A. (News in Arizona) 3:29
  • 4 The Hang Up 2:52
  • 5 A Gift a Curse 4:10
  • 6 E 2:53
  • 7 Like Lamotta 2:47
  • 8 Free Publicity 2:21
  • 9 Most Hated 2:58
  • 10 Grave Markings 3:29
  • 11 Hitomi's Shinobi 3:28
  • 12 Rat King 2:34
  • 13 Girls Don't Like Boys, Girls Like 40's and Blunts 2:50
  • 14 New Age Rambler 2:47
  • 15 We Were Just Kids 3:38

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