Kill On Command
Jungle Rot · 2011
35 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of brutal riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the raw energy of modern death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rise Up and Revolt — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive riffs and politically charged lyrics, making it an anthem for resistance.
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Kill on Command — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of violence and defiance, featuring intricate solos and relentless drumming that highlights Jungle Rot's technical prowess.
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Blood Ties — This song showcases a balance between melody and brutality, illustrating the band's versatility while delivering a haunting narrative about betrayal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers aggressive riffs and guttural vocals typical of death metal, but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo, with all tracks maintaining a fast-paced rhythm that rarely dips below mid-tempo.
- Guttural vocals are layered over heavily distorted guitar riffs, creating a dense wall of sound throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift the dynamics abruptly, adding moments of intensity amidst the relentless pace.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless aggression throughout album
- for high-energy workouts
- short bursts of intense tracks
- cathartic release of pent-up energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeks melodic and soothing sounds
- prefers long, immersive journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Kill On Command is Jungle Rot's fifth studio album, released during a period of re-establishment after their previous album, which had garnered them increased recognition. By this time, they had solidified their sound and fanbase within the death metal scene, demonstrating both growth and consistency in their musical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obituary· Cannibal Corpse· Deicide
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Rise Up and Revolt
The lyrics call for collective action against oppression shifts from individual despair to a rallying cry for unity.
This transition enhances the urgency of the message, emphasizing communal struggle rather than isolated suffering.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Their Finest Hour 5:25
- 2 Blood Ties 3:53
- 3 Rise Up and Revolt 3:52
- 4 Kill on Command 3:22
- 5 Demoralized 3:15
- 6 Push Comes to Shove 3:12
- 7 I Predict a Riot 2:51
- 8 No Mercy (From the Merciless) 3:23
- 9 Born of Contagion 4:03
- 10 Life Negated 2:36
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