In Hatred's Flame
Exmortus · 2008
42 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and pounding drums, embodying the fierce spirit of thrash metal with technical precision.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Hatred's Flame — The title track encapsulates the album's fiery energy with blistering solos and aggressive rhythms, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Triumph By Fire — This track features intricate guitar work that showcases the band's technical prowess while maintaining an anthemic quality that resonates with fans.
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War Gods — With its driving tempo and powerful lyrics, this song serves as a rallying cry, emphasizing themes of strength and resilience characteristic of thrash metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong musicianship and energy typical of thrash metal but lacks broader recognition.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blistering speed and slower, heavy breakdowns.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh style that complements the aggressive instrumentation, maintaining intensity throughout.
- The final track concludes with an extended instrumental section that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Onslaught
A shift in perspective occurs when the lyrics directly address an impending battle, invoking imagery of chaos and valor on the battlefield.
This moment heightens the sense of urgency and involvement, immersing listeners in the narrative of combat and strife.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Hatred's Flame 3:44
- 2 Triumph By Fire 4:02
- 3 War Gods 3:53
- 4 Onward to Battle 3:49
- 5 Valor and Might 5:11
- 6 Axes of War 3:15
- 7 Glory on the Battlefield 3:26
- 8 Onslaught 4:07
- 9 Storms 3:24
- 10 Wrath of Vengeance 4:13
- 11 Fimbulwinter 3:54
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