Generation Antichrist
Onslaught · 2020
44 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Unrelenting thrash metal aggression collides with biting social commentary and razor-sharp riffs throughout the album's relentless runtime.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rise to Power — Opening the album with explosive energy, this track sets the tone for the political themes explored throughout, encapsulating the band's aggressive sound and lyrical focus.
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Bow Down the Clowns — This track offers a scathing critique of societal norms through its relentless pace and sharp lyrics, showcasing Onslaught's signature thrash style.
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Religiousuicide — With its provocative title and intense instrumentation, this track exemplifies the band's fearless approach to addressing controversial topics head-on.
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Generation Antichrist — The title track dives deep into existential dread and rebellion, perfectly blending musical ferocity with thought-provoking commentary that defines the album's essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong riffs and varied vocal styles, maintaining a solid thrash identity while exploring new themes.
What we noticed
- The album features aggressive guitar riffs that dominate the mix, with rapid-fire drumming maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
- Vocals alternate between harsh screams and more melodic lines, creating a dynamic contrast within the thrash framework.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, but several songs incorporate tempo shifts that enhance their intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unrelenting energy that demands attention
- cathartic release of pent-up frustration
- sharp commentary on societal issues
- short bursts of aggressive intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, calming sounds
- seek out lengthy, tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Generation Antichrist is Onslaught’s sixth studio album and their first without founding guitarist Nige Rockett. This album marks a notable return to form for the band, following a hiatus that began after their 2007 album, Killing Peace, and showcases a renewed energy within the lineup as they embrace contemporary themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise to Power 2:05
- 2 Strike Fast Strike Hard 4:38
- 3 Bow Down the Clowns 4:50
- 4 Generation Antichrist 5:43
- 5 All Seeing Eye 3:50
- 6 Addicted to the Smell of Death 3:55
- 7 Empires Fall 5:34
- 8 Religiousuicide 3:28
- 9 A Perfect Day to Die (2020) 3:50
- 10 In Search of Sanity (2020) 6:51
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