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In Battle There Is No Law

Heaven Shall Burn · 1998

26 min · 5 tracks · metalcore · melodic death metal

An aggressive blend of melodic death metal and metalcore, layered with politically charged lyrics and relentless instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • aggressive energy for workouts
  • politically charged intensity
  • short bursts of catharsis
  • focused listening with progression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soothing background sounds
  • seek longer, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'In Battle There Is No Law' was Heaven Shall Burn's debut EP, marking their entrance into the European metal scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, drawing influences from both melodic death metal and hardcore punk. This release laid the groundwork for their subsequent albums and helped define their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Caliban· As I Lay Dying· Killswitch Engage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Partisan 4:17
  • 2 Forthcoming Fire 4:23
  • 3 Thoughts of Superiority 4:58
  • 4 Mandatory Slaughtery 6:58
  • 5 Remember the Fallen 5:54

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