Instruments of Torture
Brodequin · 2000
28 min · 12 tracks · brutal death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and blast beats creates a suffocating atmosphere of sonic brutality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spinning in Agony — This opening track sets the tone with its frenetic pace and visceral lyrics, immediately immersing listeners in the album's dark atmosphere.
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The Virgin of Nuremberg — With its haunting melodies juxtaposed against crushing riffs, this track highlights Brodequin's ability to combine atmosphere with brutality.
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Infested with Worms — This song exemplifies the band's raw energy and lyrical grotesqueness, showcasing their unique take on horror themes within brutal death metal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's relentless aggression and thematic focus establish it as a notable entry in brutal death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of blast beats throughout, with nearly every track maintaining a high tempo and aggressive rhythm.
- Guttural vocals dominate the mix, often layered to create a dense wall of sound that obscures traditional melodic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more crushing riffs, enhancing the sense of brutality.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spinning in Agony 2:35
- 2 Soothsayer 2:33
- 3 Ambrosia 2:01
- 4 The Virgin of Nuremberg 3:40
- 5 Duke of Exeter 2:30
- 6 Infested with Worms 2:41
- 7 Burnt in Effigy 2:12
- 8 Strappado 2:58
- 9 Hollow 1:50
- 10 Feast of Flesh 2:02
- 11 From the Anatomical Deeps 1:38
- 12 The Garotte 1:40
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