Inferno
Entombed · 2003
45 min · 13 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and guttural vocals merges into a chaotic yet structured exploration of darkness and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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That's When I Became a Satanist — This track stands out for its provocative title and lyrics that challenge societal norms while blending catchy hooks with aggressive instrumentation.
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Children of the Underworld — With its haunting melodies layered over heavy riffs, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of dark themes while showcasing Entombed's signature sound.
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Public Burning — This track captures the band's ability to fuse auditory aggression with social commentary, making it a key representation of their thematic focus on morality and rebellion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Inferno showcases Entombed's heavy riffs and guttural vocals, maintaining a chaotic yet structured sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of down-tuned guitars and blast beats, creating an aggressive sound throughout its duration.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, heavier riffs.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and layered, often overlapping with the instrumentation to enhance the chaotic atmosphere.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- grimy production aesthetic
- relentless energy throughout
- cathartic release of intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2003, Inferno marked Entombed's sixth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution within the death metal genre. At this point in their career, the band was navigating lineup changes and a shift towards a more groove-oriented sound, moving away from their earlier, more traditionally brutal style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· At the Gates· Carcass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Retaliation 3:55
- 2 The Fix Is In 3:14
- 3 Incinerator 3:00
- 4 Children of the Underworld 4:03
- 5 That's When I Became a Satanist 3:02
- 6 Nobodaddy 3:00
- 7 Intermission 2:09
- 8 Young & Dead 3:04
- 9 Descent Into Inferno 4:45
- 10 Public Burning 3:40
- 11 Flexing Muscles 4:00
- 12 Skeleton of Steel 3:06
- 13 Night for Day 4:47
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