Forever Abomination
Skeletonwitch · 2011
32 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A blistering fusion of extreme and thrash metal, marked by relentless rhythms and piercing guitar riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Horrifying Force (The Desire to Kill) — Opening with furious energy, this track encapsulates the album's dark themes and showcases intricate guitar work paired with guttural vocals.
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Choke Upon Betrayal — This track features an infectious chorus and powerful breakdowns that highlight the band's ability to blend melody with aggression effectively.
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Rejoice in Misery — With its relentless pace and lyrical exploration of despair, this song exemplifies Skeletonwitch's raw emotional power and technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong technical proficiency and aggressive sound, appealing to thrash metal fans while maintaining its own identity.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before a slight dip in intensity around track six.
- Guitar riffs frequently alternate between rapid tremolo picking and heavy chugging, creating a dynamic contrast within individual songs.
- Vocals are predominantly harsh and aggressive, with occasional melodic elements introduced in the choruses to provide variation.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Horrifying Force (The Desire to Kill) 4:09
- 2 Reduced to the Failure of Prayer 2:51
- 3 Of Ash and Torment 2:55
- 4 Choke Upon Betrayal 2:35
- 5 Erased and Forgotten 2:24
- 6 The Infernal Resurrection 2:51
- 7 Rejoice in Misery 2:46
- 8 Cleaver of Souls 3:49
- 9 Shredding Sacred Flesh 2:34
- 10 Sink Beneath Insanity 2:55
- 11 My Skin of Deceit 2:11
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