What makes Grand Blood by Doomriders notable?

Grand Blood was well-received in underground circles and highlighted Doomriders' ability to merge punk with metal influences. The album's themes resonated with fans navigating personal struggles, leading to its recognition as a significant entry in the band's discography and the hardcore punk genre. By the release of Grand Blood in 2013, Doomriders had solidified their position within the hardcore punk scene, following their previous album, Darkness Come Alive. This album arrived after a brief hiatus, showcasing a matured sound while maintaining their aggressive edge, as they continued to evolve from their earlier work.

How many songs are on Grand Blood?

Grand Blood has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Grand Blood

Doomriders · 2013

39 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

A raw blend of hardcore punk energy and metal-infused melodies creating an intense, cathartic listening experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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New Pyramids — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its fast-paced rhythms and lyrical commentary on existential dread, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Bad Vibes — The track captures a sense of urgency and frustration through its relentless tempo and lyrics that reflect discontentment with societal norms.
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Gone to Hell — With a slower, more haunting arrangement, this song explores themes of despair and loss, showcasing the band's dynamic range and emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines hardcore punk with metal influences, delivering intense energy and thematic depth.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dark tone, followed by a sequence of aggressive songs that rarely drop below high energy.
Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, particularly between verses and choruses, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
The lyrics often explore themes of struggle and disillusionment, with a directness that complements the raw instrumentation.

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

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Intro
2 New Pyramids 3:44
3 Mankind 2:36
4 Grand Blood 3:42
5 Bad Vibes 3:27
6 Dead Friends 3:57
7 Death in Heat 5:48
8 We Live in the Shadows 4:22
9 Gone to Hell 3:32
10 Back Taxes 3:01
11 Father Midnight 5:45

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Darkness Come Alive

2009

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