Insineratehymn
Deicide · 2000
31 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural growls, layered with intricate guitar work and dark atmospheric tones.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bible Basher — This opener sets the tone with its furious pace and provocative lyrics, establishing Deicide's signature style of confrontational brutality.
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Forever Hate You — The track exemplifies the album's themes of animosity and vengeance, featuring complex riffs that highlight the band's technical prowess.
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Suffer Again — Its relentless rhythm and visceral lyrics provide a perfect encapsulation of the album's exploration of suffering and despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intense musicianship and maintains a relentless pace, solidifying its place in the death metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rapid-fire blast beat that persists through the first three tracks, creating an aggressive and unrelenting pace.
- Guitar solos are layered over the rhythm sections, often featuring dissonant harmonies that enhance the dark atmosphere.
- Lyrical themes focus on violence and nihilism, with each track maintaining a consistent intensity in both vocal delivery and instrumental backing.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- cathartic release through aggression
- for workout motivation
- headbanging anthems for live shows
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, slow builds
- seek soothing background music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2000, Deicide was well-established in the death metal scene, having released several influential records, including their self-titled debut and 'Once Upon the Cross'. 'Insineratehymn' marked a pivotal moment as it was their first album after leaving Roadrunner Records, showcasing a more refined yet aggressive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Behemoth
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Refusal of Penance
The closing verse shifts from external conflict to internal turmoil, revealing a deep struggle with guilt.
This transition adds depth by contrasting outward aggression with a poignant reflection on personal failure.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bible Basher 2:23
- 2 Forever Hate You 3:08
- 3 Standing in the Flames 3:32
- 4 Remnant of a Hopeless Path 2:58
- 5 The Gift That Keeps on Giving 3:02
- 6 Halls of Warship 3:03
- 7 Suffer Again 2:18
- 8 Worst Enemy 2:47
- 9 Apocalyptic Fear 3:21
- 10 Refusal of Penance 4:33
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