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I Declare War

I Declare War · 2011

36 min · 10 tracks · punk rock

A relentless barrage of guttural screams and frenetic instrumentation that pushes the boundaries of deathcore and punk rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I, Tormentor — This opening track sets a blistering pace with its intense breakdowns and vicious vocal delivery, encapsulating the chaotic energy that defines the album.
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    Misery Cloud — The track combines intricate guitar work with relentless drumming, showcasing the band’s ability to meld melody with aggression while addressing themes of despair.
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    Final Hour — Its climactic structure builds tension throughout before exploding into a cathartic release, representing the emotional core of the record amid its brutality.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for workouts
  • cathartic release of aggression
  • short bursts of intensity
  • for live performances
  • unrelenting pace throughout album

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer calm and mellow sounds
  • avoid intense vocal delivery

Where this album fits

Career context
I Declare War marked the band's self-titled debut album, establishing their presence in the deathcore scene after forming in 2008. Released in early 2011, this album showcased their aggressive sound and thematic intensity, setting the tone for their subsequent projects as they sought to carve out a distinctive identity within an evolving genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Whitechapel· Carnifex· Thy Art Is Murder

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I, Tormentor 3:05
  • 2 Misery Cloud 3:25
  • 3 Human Waste 4:13
  • 4 March On 3:20
  • 5 The Dot 4:19
  • 6 Final Hour 3:56
  • 7 Clear Head 3:11
  • 8 Pale Skin 3:59
  • 9 Pillow Talk 3:14
  • 10 Weak Minds 4:00

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