What makes Forward to Termination by Sacrifice notable?

The album is significant for its contribution to the Canadian thrash metal wave of the late 1980s, showcasing a raw energy that resonated with fans. It received positive reviews from metal publications, helping to solidify Sacrifice's reputation within the underground metal community. Forward to Termination is Sacrifice's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal scene in 1987. At this point, the band was establishing its identity amidst a rapidly evolving genre dominated by bands like Metallica and Slayer.

How many songs are on Forward to Termination?

Forward to Termination has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Forward to Termination

Sacrifice · 1987

39 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Intense thrash metal assaults with rapid-fire rhythms and aggressive riffs, reflecting the urgency of its themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Terror Strikes — This track exemplifies Sacrifice's aggressive style with fast-paced drumming and sharp guitar work, capturing the essence of thrash metal's intensity.
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Flames of Armageddon — Clocking in at nearly eight minutes, this track showcases the band's ability to construct complex song structures while maintaining relentless energy.
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Cyanide — This song features a catchy chorus and intricate guitar solos, making it a standout representation of the band's melodic yet heavy approach.

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 delivers intense thrash metal with rapid rhythms and aggressive themes, establishing Sacrifice's identity in the genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a title track that features rapid drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a high-energy tone for the record.
The lyrics often reflect themes of dystopia and conflict, matching the aggressive instrumentation with a sense of urgency.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Forward to Termination 1:02
2 Terror Strikes 3:26
3 Re-Animaton 3:49
4 Afterlife 4:13
5 Flames of Armageddon 7:47
6 The Entity 5:44
7 Forever Enslaved 3:09
8 Cyanide 3:38
9 Light of the End 4:51
10 Pyrokinesis 2:06

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