Hate Crew Deathroll
Children of Bodom · 2003
39 min · 9 tracks · melodic death metal
Frenetic guitar riffs and guttural vocals collide with melodic hooks, creating a relentless and darkly energetic soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Needled 24/7 Start here — Opening with sharp riffs and relentless energy, this track encapsulates the album's aggressive tone while featuring memorable melodies that define the band's style.
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Angels Don’t Kill — This song stands out for its poignant lyrics and balance between melodic elements and heavy instrumentation, showcasing the band's versatility.
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Hate Crew Deathroll — The title track combines fierce musicality with a catchy chorus, making it a fan favorite that perfectly embodies the album's overall themes of rage and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines technical musicianship with melodic elements, making it distinctive in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a relentless pace for the first half.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and melodic singing, often within the same song, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The final track concludes with a gradual slowdown, allowing for a moment of reflection after the intense preceding songs.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- melodic intensity with aggression
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped solidify their presence in melodic death metal and gained wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released on January 6, 2003, 'Hate Crew Deathroll' marked Children of Bodom's fifth studio album and solidified their presence in the melodic death metal genre. Following the commercial success of 'Follow the Reaper,' this album showcased their evolving sound and technical prowess while maintaining their signature blend of aggression and melody.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Amon Amarth
Tracklist
- 1 Needled 24/7 Start here 4:08
- 2 Sixpounder 3:24
- 3 Chokehold (Cocked ’n’ Loaded) 4:12
- 4 Bodom Beach Terror 4:35
- 5 Angels Don’t Kill 5:13
- 6 Triple Corpse Hammerblow 4:06
- 7 You’re Better Off Dead 4:11
- 8 Lil’ Bloodred Ridin’ Hood 3:24
- 9 Hate Crew Deathroll 6:38
What to play next
Are You Dead Yet?
2005
Continues the heavy energy with refined production and darker themes.
Follow the Reaper
2000
Precedes with a similar mix of melody and aggression, setting the stage for Hate Crew Deathroll.
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