Fire & Damnation cover

Fire & Damnation

Exumer · 2012

33 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Pummeling riffs and relentless rhythms combine with fierce vocals, embodying the raw energy of classic thrash metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fire & Damnation — The title track serves as a powerful opening statement that encapsulates the album's aggressive sound while highlighting Exumer's signature thrash riffing.
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    A New Morality — This track features intricate guitar work and thought-provoking lyrics that reflect on societal issues, showcasing Exumer's depth beyond sheer aggression.
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    Devil Chaser — With its blistering pace and fierce intensity, this song exemplifies the band's ability to deliver relentless energy, making it a standout anthem for fans of the genre.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album captures classic thrash elements with solid execution but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless pace for the first half.
  • Vocals alternate between high-pitched screams and deeper growls, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
  • Several songs incorporate tempo shifts, where sections slow down to build tension before launching back into fast-paced thrash segments.
  • The final track ends with a fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of intensity rather than a definitive conclusion.
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
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fire & Damnation 3:16
  • 2 Vermin of the Sky 3:17
  • 3 The Weakest Limb 3:51
  • 4 A New Morality 3:08
  • 5 Waking the Fire 3:14
  • 6 Fallen Saint 3:54
  • 7 Crushing Point 3:02
  • 8 Devil Chaser 2:43
  • 9 I Dare You 3:40
  • 10 Tribal Furies 3:28

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