What makes IV: Revenge of the Vengeance by Psychostick notable?

This album showcases Psychostick's distinctive approach to satire in heavy music, featuring tracks like Obey the Beard that resonate with fans for their playful critique of metal culture. The album received attention for its humorous take on serious themes, contributing to a growing subgenre of comedic metal that has influenced bands seeking to blend humor with aggression. Released on January 1, 2014, IV: Revenge of the Vengeance is Psychostick's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough with 2011's Sandwich. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity as a comedic force within the heavy music scene while continuing to explore their unique blend of humor and aggressive sound.

How many songs are on IV: Revenge of the Vengeance?

IV: Revenge of the Vengeance has 21 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

IV: Revenge of the Vengeance

Psychostick · 2014

57 min · 21 tracks · hardcore punk

A chaotic blend of humor and heavy riffs, merging hardcore punk energy with metal absurdity.

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Obey the Beard — This track stands out for its tongue-in-cheek homage to facial hair culture within the metal community, capturing the band's signature comedic style.
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President Rhino — A satirical take on political figures, this track exemplifies the band's knack for absurd storytelling wrapped in catchy riffs.
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So. Heavy. — The song showcases dynamic shifts between humor and heaviness, perfectly illustrating the band's ability to balance comedy with musical intensity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends humor and heavy music effectively, with strong comedic elements and varied pacing throughout.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a fast tempo, followed by several tracks that maintain this pace with heavy guitar riffs and humorous lyrics.
Many songs feature abrupt tempo changes, such as 'So. Heavy.' which shifts from a mid-tempo groove to faster sections, creating dynamic contrasts.
Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments or comedic interludes, like 'Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode', which disrupt the musical flow for humor.
The last three tracks serve as a comical denouement, with 'Outtakes IV: The Outtakening' providing a light-hearted conclusion to the album's absurd themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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1 Revenge of the Vengeance 0:42
2 Obey the Beard 3:53
3 President Rhino 2:12
4 H-Flat 0:20
5 So. Heavy. 4:48
6 Dogs Like Socks 1:09
7 Super Legit OFFICIAL Teaser #2 Explode 0:31
8 Quack Kills 3:29
9 Blue Screen 4:37
10 NSFW 3:13
11 Danger Zone 3:50
12 New to the Neighborhood 0:54
13 Loathe Thy Neighbor 4:57
14 AWESOME! 3:32
15 Choking Hazard 3:14
16 Fight to the Death 3:18
17 Bruce Campbell 2:40
18 Trick or Treat 0:40
19 Dimensional Time Portal 3:21
20 The Power of Metal Compels You 2:04
21 Outtakes IV: The Outtakening 3:47

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