Love Will Kill All (album) cover

Love Will Kill All (album)

Bleeding Through · 2018

37 min · 12 tracks · metalcore

A heavy fusion of metalcore intensity and melodic elements that confronts themes of despair and emotional struggle.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fade Into the Ash — This track exemplifies the album's blend of aggressive instrumentation and haunting melodies, capturing a sense of hopelessness that permeates the record.
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    Cold World — With its gripping lyrics and dynamic shifts, this song reflects on isolation and despair, serving as a powerful anthem for those facing inner turmoil.
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    No Friends — This track stands out for its candid exploration of loneliness, marked by intense vocals and a driving rhythm that encapsulates the album’s darker themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends aggressive metalcore with melodic elements, showcasing emotional themes but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, establishing a high-energy intensity that characterizes the album's opening.
  • Several songs incorporate melodic choruses that contrast with the harsh verses, creating a dynamic interplay between aggression and melody.
  • The final track features a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the preceding intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
  • dark themes with melodic moments
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • reflective listening during solitude

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer longer, sprawling compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 2018, 'Love Will Kill All' marked Bleeding Through's return after a five-year hiatus following their self-titled album in 2012. This album showcases the band's evolution as they delve deeper into personal struggles while maintaining their signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Hatebreed· Earth Crisis· As I Lay Dying

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Darkness, a Feeling I Know 1:21
  • 2 Fade Into the Ash 3:25
  • 3 End Us 3:25
  • 4 Cold World 3:03
  • 5 Dead Eyes 3:13
  • 6 Buried 2:54
  • 7 No Friends 3:17
  • 8 Set Me Free 3:35
  • 9 No One From Nowhere 2:35
  • 10 Remains 3:50
  • 11 Slave 2:19
  • 12 Life 4:04

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