Killing Peace
Onslaught · 2007
44 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive riffs and blistering solos converge with raw, politically charged lyrics in a relentless thrash metal assault.
Top tracks — play these first
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Killing Peace — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of conflict and disillusionment, featuring a powerful chorus that critiques societal violence.
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Twisted Jesus — This track stands out for its provocative lyrics that challenge religious hypocrisy, paired with frenetic instrumentation that captures the band's thrash roots.
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Destroyer of Worlds — With its complex arrangements and dynamic shifts, this song highlights Onslaught's ability to blend melody with aggression, showcasing their growth as musicians.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Aggressive riffs and politically charged lyrics create a solid thrash metal experience, though it doesn't redefine the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout most of its nine tracks.
- Each song features intricate guitar work, with solos that often follow the main riff rather than diverging into separate melodies.
- Lyrically, the album consistently addresses themes of war and social issues, with verses that are direct and confrontational.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- aggressive bursts of raw energy
- politically charged lyrical themes
- cathartic release through intensity
- short tracks with relentless pace
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic sounds
- seek soothing, tranquil experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Killing Peace marked Onslaught's return after a lengthy hiatus following their previous album, 1990's In Search of Sanity. By 2007, the band had reformed and aimed to reclaim their status in the thrash metal scene, showcasing a matured sound while staying true to their roots.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Burn 4:51
- 2 Killing Peace 3:37
- 3 Destroyer of Worlds 5:55
- 4 Pain 4:08
- 5 Prayer of the Dead 5:39
- 6 Tested to Destruction 4:44
- 7 Twisted Jesus 6:16
- 8 Planting Seeds of Hate 5:00
- 9 Shock ’n’ Awe 3:57
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