Malevolence
I Declare War · 2010
38 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals, embodying the raw energy of deathcore and punk rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Age Holocaust — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its rapid tempo shifts and dark lyrical themes, making it a standout representative of their approach.
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Extermination Process — The song's intricate guitar work paired with relentless drumming showcases the technical proficiency that sets I Declare War apart from their peers.
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Putrification of the Population — This track's brutal lyrics and aggressive instrumentation encapsulate the album's commentary on societal decay and make a striking impact on listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense energy and aggression typical of the genre but lacks significant depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with most tracks maintaining a high-energy intensity throughout.
- Each song typically follows a structure of aggressive riffs leading into breakdowns, often punctuated by guttural vocal deliveries.
- 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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7/10
- 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 for catharsis
- short bursts of intensity
- for high-energy workouts
- uncompromising sound for adrenaline
- direct and confrontational listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soft sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2010, Malevolence marked I Declare War's first full-length album since their formation in 2005. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves within the deathcore genre after a series of demos and EPs. This album solidified their sound and showcased their evolution as a heavy music act.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whitechapel· Carnifex· Thy Art Is Murder
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Malevolence 1:55
- 2 New Age Holocaust 2:58
- 3 Federal Death Alliance 4:30
- 4 Conformed to Fiction 2:44
- 5 Extermination Process 4:53
- 6 Damnation: Enslavement 2:18
- 7 Predetermined Path 3:24
- 8 Infinite Corruption 3:35
- 9 Putrification of the Population 3:30
- 10 Alea Iacta Est 3:41
- 11 Fractions 5:21
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