In Cold Blood
Malevolent Creation · 1997
42 min · 13 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of technical riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the intensity of late '90s death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Cold Blood — The title track serves as a powerful centerpiece, encapsulating the album's themes of violence and despair with its dynamic shifts and brutal riffs.
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Narcotic Genocide — This track features an unrelenting pace and intricate guitar solos that highlight the band's technical prowess while addressing dark societal issues.
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Violated — With its aggressive rhythm and haunting lyrics, this song exemplifies the raw energy of the album, pushing boundaries within the death metal genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense riffs and guttural vocals typical of its genre but lacks significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast pace and aggressive energy.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and harsh, with little variation in style across the tracks, emphasizing intensity over melody.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of aggressive intensity
- relentless pace with no reprieve
- cathartic release through high energy
- urgent tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In Cold Blood marked Malevolent Creation's fifth studio album, released during a period when they were solidifying their reputation in the death metal scene. Following their acclaimed 1995 album, Eternal, this release demonstrated their continued evolution in sound and lyrical themes, showcasing a more refined yet aggressive approach to songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Obituary
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nocturnal Overlord 2:26
- 2 Prophecy 2:18
- 3 Compulsive 3:10
- 4 Narcotic Genocide 3:01
- 5 Violated 2:15
- 6 Leech 2:56
- 7 In Cold Blood 5:34
- 8 Vision of Malace 3:41
- 9 7 2:43
- 10 Preyed Upon 5:01
- 11 Millions 2:26
- 12 Condemned 3:59
- 13 Seizure 2:28
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