Released 10 years ago
Honor Is Dead
Wovenwar · 2016
38 min · 11 tracks · alternative metal
A powerful blend of melodic metalcore and alternative metal, balancing heavy riffs with introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Censorship — This track confronts issues of freedom and expression, utilizing sharp lyrical commentary set against a backdrop of intense instrumentation that embodies the album's thematic urgency.
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Honor Is Dead — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album, merging somber melodies with aggressive riffs to reflect on loss and disillusionment.
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World on Fire — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics, this song captures a sense of urgency and despair, resonating deeply with listeners amid contemporary societal challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances heavy riffs with melodic elements, showcasing solid songwriting but lacking standout cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective passages.
- Several tracks incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh screams, creating a dynamic contrast within individual songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Censorship
The verses build tension through an exploration of suppression, leading to a cathartic chorus that breaks free from silence.
This structural choice amplifies the song's message about fighting against oppression by contrasting quiet reflection with explosive declaration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Confession 3:53
- 2 Censorship 3:54
- 3 Honor Is Dead 4:01
- 4 Lines in the Sand 3:51
- 5 World on Fire 3:17
- 6 Compass 3:37
- 7 Stones Thrown 3:17
- 8 Cascade 3:26
- 9 Silhouette 3:04
- 10 Bloodletter 3:42
- 11 130 2:33
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