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Metawar

3Teeth · 2019

46 min · 13 tracks · industrial metal

A relentless barrage of industrial soundscapes and provocative lyrics that critique contemporary society and technology.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    AFFLUENZA — This track encapsulates the album's critique of consumer culture with its aggressive instrumentation and biting lyrics that expose the emptiness of materialism.
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    AMERICAN LANDFILL — With its heavy beats and visceral sound, this song serves as a powerful indictment of societal wastefulness and environmental neglect.
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    PRESIDENT X — This track combines dark humor with a foreboding tone to comment on political disillusionment, making it a standout in both lyrical depth and sonic intensity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
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Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Metawar combines aggressive industrial sounds with thought-provoking themes, showcasing strong craft and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that features aggressive guitar riffs and heavy electronic beats, setting a relentless pace.
  • Many tracks incorporate layered vocal effects and industrial sound textures, creating a dense auditory landscape.
  • Several songs feature abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more atmospheric interludes.
  • The final track includes a cover of 'Pumped Up Kicks', reinterpreted with an industrial metal style that contrasts sharply with the original.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • SURRENDER

    The bridge shifts from stark imagery of surrender to a call for defiance against oppressive systems.

    This transition highlights the tension between submission and resistance, effectively mirroring the overarching themes of empowerment found throughout the album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 HYPERSTITION 1:00
  • 2 AFFLUENZA 3:37
  • 3 EXXXIT 3:32
  • 4 AMERICAN LANDFILL 3:08
  • 5 PRESIDENT X 3:40
  • 6 ALTÆR 4:06
  • 7 TIME SLAVE 3:27
  • 8 BORNLESS 3:27
  • 9 SURRENDER 4:04
  • 10 SELL YOUR FACE 2.0 3:49
  • 11 BLACKOUT 3:49
  • 12 THE FALL 4:33
  • 13 PUMPED UP KICKS 4:31

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