What makes N0n by The Amenta notable?

N0n received critical acclaim for its experimental approach and brutality, earning a place in discussions about avant-garde metal. The album's provocative themes and visceral sound set it apart within the genre, influencing a generation of metal bands exploring darker themes. Released in 2008, N0n is The Amenta's second studio album, following their debut, Occasus (2004). By this point in their career, they had solidified their unique sound that fused extreme metal with industrial elements, establishing their presence in the Australian metal scene.

How many songs are on N0n?

N0n has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Released 18 years ago this October

N0n

The Amenta · 2008

48 min · 12 tracks · death metal

A visceral blend of industrial textures and aggressive death metal, creating an unsettling yet immersive sonic experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Junky — This track encapsulates the album's chaotic energy with its relentless pace and harrowing lyrics about addiction, making it a standout representation of The Amenta's style.
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Whore — The song's intricate layering of aggressive instrumentation and haunting vocals showcases the band's ability to blend intensity with atmosphere, highlighting the thematic depth of the album.
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Cancer — With its grinding riffs and suffocating tempo, this track serves as a powerful commentary on mortality and decay, epitomizing the album's dark explorations.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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64 /100

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Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

N0n blends industrial textures with death metal, showcasing strong composition and craft while maintaining a distinct sound.

What we noticed

The album opens with a track that features a slow build of industrial noise before launching into aggressive guitar riffs and blast beats.
Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements layered over chaotic instrumentation, creating a disorienting effect.
The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, allowing for moments of reflection amidst the intensity.

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: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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 On 0:44
2 Junky 4:56
3 Vermin 4:02
4 Entropy 1:44
5 Slave 5:11
6 Whore 4:55
7 Spine 4:07
8 Skin 3:24
9 Dirt 5:53
10 Atrophy 1:47
11 Cancer 5:22
12 Rape 6:53

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