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Merciless

Merciless · 2003

38 min · 10 tracks · death metal · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of ferocious riffs and guttural vocals that embody the essence of Swedish death metal.

Merciless is an album by Merciless, released in 2003. A relentless barrage of ferocious riffs and guttural vocals that embody the essence of Swedish death metal. The album garnered attention for its raw production and aggressive style, helping to reaffirm Merciless' position within the Swedish death metal movement. While it did not achieve extensive commercial success, it received positive reviews from niche metal publications for its uncompromising approach and technical proficiency. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Merciless sound like?

A relentless barrage of ferocious riffs and guttural vocals that embody the essence of Swedish death metal. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.

What makes Merciless by Merciless notable?

The album garnered attention for its raw production and aggressive style, helping to reaffirm Merciless' position within the Swedish death metal movement. While it did not achieve extensive commercial success, it received positive reviews from niche metal publications for its uncompromising approach and technical proficiency. Released in early 2003, 'Merciless' was the band's third studio album, following their previous release, 'The Awakening' in 1997. At this point, Merciless aimed to solidify their presence in the death metal scene after a lengthy hiatus and lineup changes, showcasing a matured yet ferocious sound.

How many songs are on Merciless?

Merciless has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·38:02

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

  • 1 Cleansed by Fire Standout 3:15
  • 2 Violent Obsession Standout 4:43
  • 3 Cold Eyes of Grey 3:10
  • 4 Human Waste Standout 3:15
  • 5 Burn All the Way 2:33
  • 6 Unearthy Salvation 3:58
  • 7 Painless End 2:18
  • 8 Mind Possession 4:42
  • 9 Fallen Angels Universe 3:13
  • 10 In Your Blood 6:51

Release Date

January 1, 2003

Genre

death metal, thrash metal

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Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

38 min 2 sec