Maximum Violence
Six Feet Under · 1999
37 min · 11 tracks · death metal
Relentless riffs and guttural growls intertwine with chilling atmospheres, creating a visceral soundscape of death metal ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feasting on the Blood of the Insane — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive instrumentation and vivid lyrical imagery, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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Mass Murder Rampage — With its relentless pacing and catchy chorus, this track exemplifies Six Feet Under's ability to combine brutality with memorable hooks.
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Brainwashed — The song's intense energy and sharp lyrical commentary on manipulation highlight the band's knack for social critique amid their heavy sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers relentless energy and solid craftsmanship but lacks significant innovation or depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo, with most tracks maintaining a fast pace and aggressive energy throughout.
- Riffs are heavily layered, often featuring dual guitar harmonies that create a dense soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that shift the rhythm and intensity, providing dynamic contrast within the songs.
- The vocal style remains guttural and low throughout, with minimal variation in delivery across the tracks.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- steady energetic flow throughout
- relentless aggression for workouts
- for late-night intensity
- visceral soundscapes for adrenaline
- short tracks for quick bursts
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of soft melodies
- prefer slow, experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1999, Maximum Violence was Six Feet Under's fourth studio album, following their previous release, Graveyard Classics. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the death metal scene, showcasing a mature sound that built upon the foundations laid in earlier albums while incorporating grooves that appealed to a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Dying Fetus
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mass Murder Rampage
The narrative shifts to first-person perspective as it describes a chaotic scene of violence with an unsettling calmness.
This perspective change creates an immersive experience that draws listeners into the madness, blurring lines between observer and participant.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feasting on the Blood of the Insane 4:32
- 2 Bonesaw 3:08
- 3 Victim of the Paranoid 3:06
- 4 Short Cut to Hell 3:12
- 5 No Warning Shot 3:05
- 6 War Machine 4:27
- 7 Mass Murder Rampage 3:10
- 8 Brainwashed 2:43
- 9 Torture Killer 2:43
- 10 This Graveyard Earth 3:27
- 11 Hacked to Pieces 3:38
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