What makes Malice by Through the Eyes of the Dead notable?

This album helped propel Through the Eyes of the Dead into the spotlight within the death metal community, receiving positive reviews for its aggressive style and technicality. It also charted on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, marking a significant moment in their early career as they gained wider recognition. Malice is the second studio album by Through the Eyes of the Dead, following their debut, Bloodlust, released in 2005. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the death metal scene, showcasing an evolution in their sound with a more polished production and intricate compositions.

How many songs are on Malice?

Malice has 12 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Malice

Through the Eyes of the Dead · 2007

41 min · 12 tracks · death metal

Razor-sharp riffs and guttural vocals collide in a relentless barrage of technical precision and atmospheric depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Failure in the Flesh — Opening the album, this track establishes a furious pace with intricate guitar work and a haunting atmosphere, setting the tone for what's to follow.
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The Undead Parade — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend melodic elements with brutal instrumentation, creating a memorable chorus that stands out amidst relentless aggression.
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Malice — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its thematic intensity and dynamic shifts, showcasing both technical prowess and emotional weight.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

56 /100

Foothills

Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical precision and dynamic shifts but has some unevenness in pacing and cohesion.

What we noticed

The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more atmospheric sections.
Guttural vocals are layered over intricate guitar riffs, often employing harmonized leads that create a dense soundscape.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Failure in the Flesh 4:08
2 The Undead Parade 3:22
3 To Wage a War 4:08
4 A Catastrophe of Epic Proportions 3:32
5 As Good as Dead 4:34
6 Welcome to the Wasteland 3:00
7 Malice 3:41
8 To the Ruins 3:10
9 Dead End Roads 3:51
10 Interlude 0:39
11 Pull the Trigger 4:30
12 Dominate 2:41

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