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Inked in Blood

Obituary · 2014

57 min · 14 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and guttural vocals, echoing the band's death metal legacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with intense peaks
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • cathartic release through heaviness
  • for evening workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking soothing background music
  • prefer quick, catchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Inked in Blood is Obituary's ninth studio album, released after a lengthy hiatus since their previous album, Darkest Day in 2009. At this point, the band was revitalizing its sound while maintaining its signature style, marking their return to the studio after reuniting with founding guitarist Trevor Peres.
Stylistic neighbors
Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Dying Fetus

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Centuries of Lies 2:08
  • 2 Violent by Nature 4:34
  • 3 Pain Inside 4:36
  • 4 Visions in My Head 4:14
  • 5 Back on Top 4:31
  • 6 Violence 2:07
  • 7 Inked in Blood 4:13
  • 8 Deny You 4:49
  • 9 Within a Dying Breed 5:37
  • 10 Minds of the World 3:24
  • 11 Out of Blood 3:20
  • 12 Paralyzed With Fear 5:39
  • 13 Intoxicated 4:54
  • 14 Bloodsoaked 3:19

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