Live Rounds in Tokyo
The Haunted · 2001
53 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal energy captured in raw live performances, showcasing the band's fierce musicianship and stage presence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bury Your Dead (Live) — The track exemplifies the band's aggressive style with its frenetic pace and biting lyrics, energizing both the audience and band alike.
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Hollow Ground (Live) — This performance highlights the band's ability to blend melody with brutality, showcasing intricate guitar work amidst a relentless rhythm section.
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Choke Hold (Live) — With its relentless tempo and raw energy, this track captures the essence of The Haunted's live appeal, making it a standout moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures a powerful live performance but lacks the compositional depth of studio works.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with tracks maintaining high energy and aggression typical of live thrash performances.
- Each song transitions directly into the next without pauses, creating an unrelenting flow that mimics the intensity of a live concert.
- The crowd's reactions are prominently mixed into the recordings, enhancing the live atmosphere and engagement with the audience.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- raw energy from live performances
- short bursts of intense sound
- high-octane tracks for adrenaline
- captivating stage presence immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, calm music
- want lengthy, albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Live Rounds in Tokyo is The Haunted's first live album, capturing their high-octane performances after the success of their studio albums. By this point, the band had solidified their reputation within the thrash metal scene following their acclaimed self-titled debut and the sophomore effort, Made Me Do It.
- Stylistic neighbors
- At the Gates· Machine Head· Darkest Hour
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (Live) 0:24
- 2 Dark Intentions (Live) 1:27
- 3 Bury Your Dead (Live) 3:16
- 4 Chasm (Live) 3:12
- 5 Trespass (Live) 3:53
- 6 Shattered (Live) 3:47
- 7 Hollow Ground (Live) 4:26
- 8 Choke Hold (Live) 3:28
- 9 Leech (Live) 4:39
- 10 In Vein (Live) 4:10
- 11 Revelation (Live) 1:51
- 12 Bullet Hole (Live) 4:12
- 13 Silencer (Live) 3:33
- 14 Three Times (Live) 3:02
- 15 Undead (Live) 2:12
- 16 Hate Song (Live) 3:22
- 17 Eclipse 2:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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