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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, intense listening bursts
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive sonic experiences

Where this album fits

Career 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· Kronos

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Complete Exsanguination 0:27
  • 2 Slut 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 3:03
  • 8 Icon 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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