Icon
Benighted · 2007
39 min · 12 tracks · brutal death metal
A relentless barrage of brutal riffs and guttural vocals that embodies the raw energy of death metal.
Why this album works
'Icon' received significant attention for its unflinching brutality and technical prowess, further solidifying Benighted's reputation in the extreme metal community. The album was well-received by critics, earning spots on various year-end lists and contributing to the band's influence on subsequent generations of death metal bands.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels short, intense listening bursts dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on October 29, 2007, 'Icon' serves as Benighted's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Insurrection' in 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status within the brutal death metal scene, showcasing a matured sound while still pushing boundaries with their aggressive style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cryptopsy· Hour of Penance· Aborted
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Complete Exsanguination 0:27
- 2 Slut Standout 2:55
- 3 Grind Wit 3:39
- 4 Saw It All 3:56
- 5 Forsaken 3:30
- 6 Smile Then Bleed 3:39
- 7 Pledge of Retaliation Standout 3:03
- 8 Icon Standout 4:19
- 9 Human Circles 3:49
- 10 Invoxhate 3:29
- 11 The Underneath 3:01
- 12 Blindfolded Centuries 3:21
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